CAT vs VRT
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar, Inc. vs Vertiv Holdings Co, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | VRT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $855.60 | $288.36 |
| Market cap | $393.30B | $111.02B |
| P/E ratio | 36.4 | 63.7 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 43.94% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 15.09% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 24.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.77% | 0.09% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 2.08 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs VRT in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 3.5× the market cap of VRT.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 36.4 vs 63.7).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 44%).
- VRT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 24%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.77% vs 0.09%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar, Inc. would be worth today.
VRT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Vertiv Holdings Co would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.