CAT vs DE
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Deere & Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | DE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $613.24 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $165.54B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 34.7 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 18.35% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 10.10% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | -11.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 1.06% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 0.93 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs DE in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 2.8× the market cap of DE.
- DE is cheaper on earnings (P/E 34.7 vs 49.7).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (51% vs 18%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs -11%).
- DE has the higher dividend yield (1.06% 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.
DE return calculator
See what $1,000 in Deere & Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.