CAT vs MMM
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs 3M Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | MMM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $164.01 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $85.54B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 31.7 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 71.46% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 11.14% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 1.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 1.90% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.09 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs MMM in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 5.4× the market cap of MMM.
- MMM is cheaper on earnings (P/E 31.7 vs 49.7).
- MMM earns a higher return on equity (71% vs 51%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 1%).
- MMM has the higher dividend yield (1.90% 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.
MMM return calculator
See what $1,000 in 3M Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.