CAT vs SWK
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | SWK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $687.00 | $99.24 |
| Market cap | $315.80B | $14.99B |
| P/E ratio | 29.6 | 24.3 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 6.89% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 4.07% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 0.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.95% | 3.39% |
| Beta | 1.58 | 1.17 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs SWK in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 21.1× the market cap of SWK.
- SWK is cheaper on earnings (P/E 24.3 vs 29.6).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 7%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 0%).
- SWK has the higher dividend yield (3.39% 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.
SWK return calculator
See what $1,000 in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.