Paccar [PCAR] vs Caterpillar [CAT] Detailed Stock Comparison
Paccar
NASDAQ
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Caterpillar
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Paccar wins in 9 metrics, Caterpillar wins in 11 metrics, with 0 ties. Caterpillar appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Paccar | Caterpillar | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 16.52 | 21.79 | Paccar |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.67 | 10.77 | Paccar |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 84.86 | 218.34 | Paccar |
| PEG Ratio | 12.41 | 19.31 | Paccar |
| EV/EBITDA | 13.56 | 16.99 | Paccar |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 9.88% | 14.95% | Caterpillar |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 11.51% | 17.51% | Caterpillar |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 11.51% | 17.51% | Caterpillar |
| Return on Equity | 16.77% | 52.71% | Caterpillar |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 5.79% | 8.66% | Caterpillar |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $2.90B | $8.82B | Caterpillar |
| Dividend Yield | 4.65% | 1.18% | Paccar |
| 1-Year Return | 4.82% | 23.19% | Caterpillar |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.63 | 3.19 | Paccar |
| Enterprise Value | $58.38B | $240.28B | Caterpillar |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.88 | 3.81 | Paccar |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 16.99% | 34.80% | Caterpillar |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $59 | $132 | Caterpillar |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $5.83 | $19.63 | Caterpillar |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.92 | 1.40 | Paccar |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Paccar vs Caterpillar Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paccar | 0.59% | 0.89% | -1.38% | 6.31% | -8.27% | -5.88% |
| Caterpillar | -0.14% | -2.84% | 5.64% | 28.46% | 14.67% | 15.77% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paccar | 4.82% | 55.77% | 64.15% | 132.04% | 247.02% | 365.52% |
| Caterpillar | 23.19% | 111.70% | 197.74% | 430.91% | 512.72% | 660.42% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Paccar vs Caterpillar
| Metric | PCAR | CAT |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $50.59B | $201.16B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Mega cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 4,049,970 | 3,199,941 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 3,312,373 | 2,804,257 |
| Last Close | $97.34 | $416.52 |
| 52 Week Range | $84.65 - $118.81 | $267.30 - $441.15 |
| % from 52W High | -18.07% | -5.58% |
| All-Time High | $125.50 (Mar 25, 2024) | $441.15 (Jul 31, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -22.44% | -5.58% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.14% | -0.01% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.36% | -0.19% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.10% | 0.15% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.12% | 0.18% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.17% | 0.53% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 84.86 | 218.34 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $36.07 | $39.73 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $15.77 | $9.43 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $4.48B | $11.37B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $204.05M | $4.60B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 4.65% | 1.18% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $4.59 | $4.23 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Paccar vs Caterpillar
| Metric | PCAR | CAT |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 16.52 | 21.79 |
| Forward P/E | 12.41 | 19.31 |
| PEG Ratio | 12.41 | 19.31 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.63 | 3.19 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.67 | 10.77 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $50.59B | $201.16B |
| Enterprise Value | $58.38B | $240.28B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.88 | 3.81 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 13.56 | 16.99 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.92 | 1.40 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $36.07 | $39.73 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Paccar vs Caterpillar
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PCAR | CAT |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $7.44B | $14.25B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $6.12B | $9.29B |
| Gross Profit | $1.32B | $4.96B |
| Research & Development | $115.40M | $480.00M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $885.10M | $2.58B |
| EBITDA | $1.01B | $3.14B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $643.10M | $2.57B |
| Income Tax | $138.00M | $574.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $505.10M | $2.00B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PCAR | CAT |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $5.52B | $3.56B |
| Total Current Assets | $33.30B | $43.02B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $11.92B | $32.60B |
| Long-Term Debt | $9.97B | $25.82B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $18.02B | $18.07B |
| Retained Earnings | $18.08B | $61.36B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $6.00B | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PCAR | CAT |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $736.10M | $2.63B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-325.80M | $149.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $584.50M | $371.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-756.40M | $-1.80B |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-4.30M | $-3.72B |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | PCAR | CAT |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 13.07M | 5.78M |
| Short Ratio | 4.62 | 2.11 |
| Short % of Float | 0.03% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 4,049,970 | 3,199,941 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 3,312,373 | 2,804,257 |
| Shares Outstanding | 524.40M | 477.93M |
| Float Shares | 514.79M | 468.15M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.02% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.74% | 0.72% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Paccar vs Caterpillar
| Metric | PCAR | CAT |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $4.59 | $4.23 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 4.65% | 1.18% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $3.92 | $4.74 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.82% | 0.47% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $11.75 | $14.23 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 14, 2025 | Jan 21, 2025 |