CAT vs LUV
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Southwest Airlines Co., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | LUV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $51.91 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $25.37B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 34.6 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 10.06% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 2.83% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 12.80% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 1.39% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.16 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs LUV in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 18.1× the market cap of LUV.
- LUV is cheaper on earnings (P/E 34.6 vs 49.7).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (51% vs 10%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 13%).
- LUV has the higher dividend yield (1.39% 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.
LUV return calculator
See what $1,000 in Southwest Airlines Co. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.