CAT vs BLDR
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Builders FirstSource, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | BLDR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $89.14 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $9.59B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 34.0 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 6.96% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 1.97% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | -10.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | — |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.45 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs BLDR in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 47.9× the market cap of BLDR.
- BLDR is cheaper on earnings (P/E 34.0 vs 49.7).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (51% vs 7%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs -10%).
- CAT pays a dividend (0.65%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
BLDR return calculator
See what $1,000 in Builders FirstSource, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.