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 | $687.00 | $275.75 |
| Market cap | $315.80B | $78.53B |
| P/E ratio | 29.6 | 25.0 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 104.62% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 19.39% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 6.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.95% | 2.50% |
| Beta | 1.58 | 0.97 |
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 4.0× the market cap of ITW.
- ITW is cheaper on earnings (P/E 25.0 vs 29.6).
- ITW earns a higher return on equity (105% vs 57%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 6%).
- ITW has the higher dividend yield (2.50% 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.
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.