CAT vs VLTO
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Veralto Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | VLTO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $687.00 | $104.33 |
| Market cap | $315.80B | $25.43B |
| P/E ratio | 29.6 | 25.4 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 34.31% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 17.35% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 7.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.95% | 0.50% |
| Beta | 1.58 | 0.78 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs VLTO in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 12.4× the market cap of VLTO.
- VLTO is cheaper on earnings (P/E 25.4 vs 29.6).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 34%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 8%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.95% vs 0.50%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
VLTO return calculator
See what $1,000 in Veralto Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.