CAT vs GEV
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs GE Vernova Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | GEV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $1,045.17 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $280.86B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 30.6 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 75.71% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 23.81% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 16.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 0.19% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.04 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs GEV in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 1.6× the market cap of GEV.
- GEV is cheaper on earnings (P/E 30.6 vs 49.7).
- GEV earns a higher return on equity (76% vs 51%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 16%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.65% vs 0.19%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
GEV return calculator
See what $1,000 in GE Vernova Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.