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 | $687.00 | $349.36 |
| Market cap | $315.80B | $94.52B |
| P/E ratio | 29.6 | 21.3 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 17.80% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 8.18% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 8.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.95% | 1.82% |
| Beta | 1.58 | 0.33 |
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 3.3× the market cap of GD.
- GD is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.3 vs 29.6).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 18%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 8%).
- GD has the higher dividend yield (1.82% 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.
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.