CAT vs DAL
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Delta Air Lines, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | DAL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $92.57 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $60.82B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 13.5 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 24.99% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 6.87% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 12.90% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 0.84% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.31 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs DAL in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 7.6× the market cap of DAL.
- DAL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.5 vs 49.7).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (51% vs 25%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 13%).
- DAL has the higher dividend yield (0.84% 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.
DAL return calculator
See what $1,000 in Delta Air Lines, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.