CAT vs HWM
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Howmet Aerospace Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | HWM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $687.00 | $185.91 |
| Market cap | $315.80B | $74.14B |
| P/E ratio | 29.6 | 40.1 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 34.73% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 20.52% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 24.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.95% | 0.30% |
| Beta | 1.58 | 1.20 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs HWM in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 4.3× the market cap of HWM.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 29.6 vs 40.1).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 35%).
- HWM is growing revenue faster (24% vs 24%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.95% vs 0.30%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
HWM return calculator
See what $1,000 in Howmet Aerospace Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.