CAT vs URI
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar, Inc. vs United Rentals, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | URI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $855.60 | $1,129.30 |
| Market cap | $393.30B | $70.29B |
| P/E ratio | 36.4 | 27.5 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 28.89% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 15.67% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 11.80% |
| Dividend yield | 0.77% | 0.70% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.80 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs URI in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 5.6× the market cap of URI.
- URI is cheaper on earnings (P/E 27.5 vs 36.4).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 29%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 12%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.77% vs 0.70%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar, Inc. would be worth today.
URI return calculator
See what $1,000 in United Rentals, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.