CAT vs ROK
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Rockwell Automation, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | ROK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $687.00 | $426.11 |
| Market cap | $315.80B | $47.41B |
| P/E ratio | 29.6 | 39.9 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 30.63% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 13.39% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 7.90% |
| Dividend yield | 0.95% | 1.30% |
| Beta | 1.58 | 1.50 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs ROK in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 6.7× the market cap of ROK.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 29.6 vs 39.9).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 31%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 8%).
- ROK has the higher dividend yield (1.30% 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.
ROK return calculator
See what $1,000 in Rockwell Automation, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.