CAT vs UNP
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Union Pacific Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | UNP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $819.95 | $274.10 |
| Market cap | $376.91B | $162.84B |
| P/E ratio | 35.3 | 22.2 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 39.70% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 28.85% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 11.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.80% | 2.07% |
| Beta | 1.59 | 0.97 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs UNP in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 2.3× the market cap of UNP.
- UNP is cheaper on earnings (P/E 22.2 vs 35.3).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 40%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 12%).
- UNP has the higher dividend yield (2.07% vs 0.80%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
UNP return calculator
See what $1,000 in Union Pacific Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.