CAT vs UAL
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs United Airlines Holdings, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | UAL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $136.11 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $44.18B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 12.2 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 25.73% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 6.06% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 10.60% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | — |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.29 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs UAL in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 10.4× the market cap of UAL.
- UAL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.2 vs 49.7).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (51% vs 26%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 11%).
- 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.
UAL return calculator
See what $1,000 in United Airlines Holdings, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.