CAT vs PNR
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Pentair plc, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | PNR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $687.00 | $55.30 |
| Market cap | $315.80B | $8.83B |
| P/E ratio | 29.6 | 14.3 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 17.13% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 16.24% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | -17.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.95% | 1.95% |
| Beta | 1.58 | 1.03 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs PNR in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 35.8× the market cap of PNR.
- PNR is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.3 vs 29.6).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 17%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs -17%).
- PNR has the higher dividend yield (1.95% 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.
PNR return calculator
See what $1,000 in Pentair plc would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.