CAT vs RSG
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Republic Services, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | RSG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $687.00 | $240.45 |
| Market cap | $315.80B | $73.63B |
| P/E ratio | 29.6 | 34.1 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 18.15% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 12.94% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 4.60% |
| Dividend yield | 0.95% | 1.11% |
| Beta | 1.58 | 0.40 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs RSG in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 4.3× the market cap of RSG.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 29.6 vs 34.1).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 18%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 5%).
- RSG has the higher dividend yield (1.11% 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.
RSG return calculator
See what $1,000 in Republic Services, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.