CAT vs TDG
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs TransDigm Group Incorporated, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | TDG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $1,324.56 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $74.09B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 41.3 |
| ROE | 51.33% | — |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 21.91% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 18.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | — |
| Beta | 1.60 | 0.90 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs TDG in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 6.2× the market cap of TDG.
- TDG is cheaper on earnings (P/E 41.3 vs 49.7).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 18%).
- CAT pays a dividend (0.65%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
TDG return calculator
See what $1,000 in TransDigm Group Incorporated would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.