CAT vs ITW
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Illinois Tool Works Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | ITW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $267.71 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $77.02B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 24.9 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 96.85% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 19.32% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 4.60% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 2.41% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.03 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs ITW in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 6.0× the market cap of ITW.
- ITW is cheaper on earnings (P/E 24.9 vs 49.7).
- ITW earns a higher return on equity (97% vs 51%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 5%).
- ITW has the higher dividend yield (2.41% 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.
ITW return calculator
See what $1,000 in Illinois Tool Works Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.