CAT vs NDSN
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Nordson Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | NDSN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $687.00 | $318.84 |
| Market cap | $315.80B | $17.76B |
| P/E ratio | 29.6 | 32.3 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 17.76% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 18.63% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 10.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.95% | 1.18% |
| Beta | 1.58 | 0.99 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs NDSN in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 17.8× the market cap of NDSN.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 29.6 vs 32.3).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 18%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 10%).
- NDSN has the higher dividend yield (1.18% 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.
NDSN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Nordson Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.