CAT vs NSC
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Norfolk Southern Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | NSC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $312.81 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $70.26B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 26.4 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 17.61% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 21.91% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 0.20% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 1.73% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.27 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs NSC in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 6.5× the market cap of NSC.
- NSC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 26.4 vs 49.7).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (51% vs 18%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 0%).
- NSC has the higher dividend yield (1.73% 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.
NSC return calculator
See what $1,000 in Norfolk Southern Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.