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 | $687.00 | $329.99 |
| Market cap | $315.80B | $74.12B |
| P/E ratio | 29.6 | 28.3 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 16.84% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 20.71% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 13.60% |
| Dividend yield | 0.95% | 1.64% |
| Beta | 1.58 | — |
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 4.3× the market cap of NSC.
- NSC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 28.3 vs 29.6).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 17%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 14%).
- NSC has the higher dividend yield (1.64% 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.
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.