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 | $997.47 | $89.74 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $22.04B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 23.1 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 36.46% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 17.32% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 6.80% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 0.58% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 0.85 |
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 20.8× the market cap of VLTO.
- VLTO is cheaper on earnings (P/E 23.1 vs 49.7).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (51% vs 36%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 7%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.65% vs 0.58%).
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.