CAT vs GD
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs General Dynamics Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | GD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $346.71 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $93.76B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 21.8 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 17.97% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 8.07% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 10.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 1.83% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 0.34 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs GD in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 4.9× the market cap of GD.
- GD is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.8 vs 49.7).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (51% vs 18%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 10%).
- GD has the higher dividend yield (1.83% 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.
GD return calculator
See what $1,000 in General Dynamics Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.