CAT vs PWR
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Quanta Services, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | PWR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $687.87 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $103.22B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 94.4 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 13.53% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 3.67% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 26.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 0.06% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.22 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs PWR in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 4.5× the market cap of PWR.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 49.7 vs 94.4).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (51% vs 14%).
- PWR is growing revenue faster (26% vs 22%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.65% vs 0.06%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
PWR return calculator
See what $1,000 in Quanta Services, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.