CAT vs PH
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Parker-Hannifin Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | PH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $968.92 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $122.17B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 35.7 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 24.84% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 16.58% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 10.60% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 0.83% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.14 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs PH in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 3.8× the market cap of PH.
- PH is cheaper on earnings (P/E 35.7 vs 49.7).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (51% vs 25%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 11%).
- PH has the higher dividend yield (0.83% 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.
PH return calculator
See what $1,000 in Parker-Hannifin Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.