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 | $687.00 | $76.78 |
| Market cap | $315.80B | $50.51B |
| P/E ratio | 29.6 | 15.3 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 15.91% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 4.58% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 21.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.95% | 1.12% |
| Beta | 1.58 | 1.34 |
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 6.3× the market cap of DAL.
- DAL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.3 vs 29.6).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 16%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 21%).
- DAL has the higher dividend yield (1.12% vs 0.95%).
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.