GE vs CAT
By Alex · Tickerpine
GE Aerospace vs Caterpillar, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | GE | CAT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $375.09 | $840.87 |
| Market cap | $389.18B | $386.53B |
| P/E ratio | 44.2 | 38.0 |
| ROE | 48.23% | 56.97% |
| Profit margin | 17.72% | 14.51% |
| Revenue growth | 21.10% | 24.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.50% | 0.74% |
| Beta | 1.37 | 1.60 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
GE vs CAT in plain English
- GE and CAT are similar in size.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 38.0 vs 44.2).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 48%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 21%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.74% vs 0.50%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
GE return calculator
See what $1,000 in GE Aerospace would be worth today.
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.