CAT vs DOV
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Dover Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | DOV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $687.00 | $199.20 |
| Market cap | $315.80B | $26.83B |
| P/E ratio | 29.6 | 22.8 |
| ROE | 56.97% | — |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 13.60% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 7.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.95% | 1.05% |
| Beta | 1.58 | — |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs DOV in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 11.8× the market cap of DOV.
- DOV is cheaper on earnings (P/E 22.8 vs 29.6).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 8%).
- DOV has the higher dividend yield (1.05% 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.
DOV return calculator
See what $1,000 in Dover Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.