CAT vs AME
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs AMETEK, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | AME |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $687.00 | $240.03 |
| Market cap | $315.80B | $55.03B |
| P/E ratio | 29.6 | 35.1 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 14.56% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 20.04% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 15.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.95% | 0.57% |
| Beta | 1.58 | 0.96 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs AME in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 5.7× the market cap of AME.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 29.6 vs 35.1).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 15%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 15%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.95% vs 0.57%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
AME return calculator
See what $1,000 in AMETEK, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.