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 | $331.81 | $600.20 |
| Market cap | $342.88B | $274.65B |
| P/E ratio | 37.9 | 23.6 |
| ROE | 50.17% | 56.14% |
| Profit margin | 17.31% | 15.21% |
| Revenue growth | 15.90% | 17.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.57% | 1.09% |
| Beta | 1.41 | 1.64 |
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 is the bigger company — about 1.2× the market cap of CAT.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 23.6 vs 37.9).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (56% vs 50%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (17% vs 16%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (1.09% vs 0.57%).
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.