CAT vs CSX
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs CSX Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | CSX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $47.66 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $88.56B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 29.2 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 23.68% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 21.55% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 1.70% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 1.17% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.22 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs CSX in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 5.2× the market cap of CSX.
- CSX is cheaper on earnings (P/E 29.2 vs 49.7).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (51% vs 24%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 2%).
- CSX has the higher dividend yield (1.17% vs 0.65%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
CSX return calculator
See what $1,000 in CSX Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.