CAT vs FIX
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Comfort Systems USA, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | FIX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $687.00 | $1,160.86 |
| Market cap | $315.80B | $40.86B |
| P/E ratio | 29.6 | 25.1 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 58.61% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 13.01% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 53.70% |
| Dividend yield | 0.95% | 0.34% |
| Beta | 1.58 | 1.66 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs FIX in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 7.7× the market cap of FIX.
- FIX is cheaper on earnings (P/E 25.1 vs 29.6).
- FIX earns a higher return on equity (59% vs 57%).
- FIX is growing revenue faster (54% vs 24%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.95% vs 0.34%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
FIX return calculator
See what $1,000 in Comfort Systems USA, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.