CAT vs WAB
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar, Inc. vs Westinghouse Air Brake Technolo, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | WAB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $855.60 | $295.54 |
| Market cap | $393.30B | $49.92B |
| P/E ratio | 36.4 | 40.2 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 11.55% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 10.59% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 17.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.77% | 0.42% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 0.93 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs WAB in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 7.9× the market cap of WAB.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 36.4 vs 40.2).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 12%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 18%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.77% vs 0.42%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar, Inc. would be worth today.
WAB return calculator
See what $1,000 in Westinghouse Air Brake Technolo would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.