Caterpillar [CAT] vs Paccar [PCAR] Detailed Stock Comparison
Caterpillar
NYSE
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Paccar
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Caterpillar wins in 11 metrics, Paccar wins in 9 metrics, with 0 ties. Caterpillar appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Caterpillar | Paccar | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 21.79 | 16.52 | Paccar |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 10.77 | 2.67 | Paccar |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 218.34 | 84.86 | Paccar |
| PEG Ratio | 19.31 | 12.41 | Paccar |
| EV/EBITDA | 16.99 | 13.56 | Paccar |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 14.95% | 9.88% | Caterpillar |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 17.51% | 11.51% | Caterpillar |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 17.51% | 11.51% | Caterpillar |
| Return on Equity | 52.71% | 16.77% | Caterpillar |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 8.66% | 5.79% | Caterpillar |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $8.82B | $2.90B | Caterpillar |
| Dividend Yield | 1.18% | 4.65% | Paccar |
| 1-Year Return | 23.31% | 4.86% | Caterpillar |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.19 | 1.63 | Paccar |
| Enterprise Value | $240.28B | $58.38B | Caterpillar |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 3.81 | 1.88 | Paccar |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 34.80% | 16.99% | Caterpillar |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $132 | $59 | Caterpillar |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $19.63 | $5.83 | Caterpillar |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.40 | 0.92 | Paccar |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Caterpillar vs Paccar Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar | -0.12% | -4.77% | 6.54% | 30.23% | 14.63% | 15.94% |
| Paccar | 0.56% | -2.01% | 0.13% | 9.07% | -8.72% | -6.43% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar | 23.31% | 111.91% | 198.03% | 431.43% | 513.32% | 661.17% |
| Paccar | 4.86% | 55.82% | 64.20% | 132.11% | 247.13% | 365.66% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Caterpillar vs Paccar
| Metric | CAT | PCAR |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $201.16B | $50.59B |
| Market Cap Category | Mega cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 3,199,941 | 4,049,970 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 2,804,257 | 3,312,373 |
| Last Close | $416.61 | $97.32 |
| 52 Week Range | $267.30 - $441.15 | $84.65 - $118.81 |
| % from 52W High | -5.56% | -18.09% |
| All-Time High | $441.15 (Jul 31, 2025) | $125.50 (Mar 25, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -5.56% | -22.45% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.01% | -0.14% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.19% | -0.36% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.10% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.18% | 0.12% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.53% | 0.17% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 218.34 | 84.86 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $39.73 | $36.07 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $9.43 | $15.77 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $11.37B | $4.48B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $4.60B | $204.05M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.18% | 4.65% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $4.23 | $4.59 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Caterpillar vs Paccar
| Metric | CAT | PCAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 21.79 | 16.52 |
| Forward P/E | 19.31 | 12.41 |
| PEG Ratio | 19.31 | 12.41 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 3.19 | 1.63 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 10.77 | 2.67 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $201.16B | $50.59B |
| Enterprise Value | $240.28B | $58.38B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 3.81 | 1.88 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 16.99 | 13.56 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.40 | 0.92 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $39.73 | $36.07 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Caterpillar vs Paccar
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) | CAT | PCAR |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $14.25B | $7.44B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $9.29B | $6.12B |
| Gross Profit | $4.96B | $1.32B |
| Research & Development | $480.00M | $115.40M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $2.58B | $885.10M |
| EBITDA | $3.14B | $1.01B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $2.57B | $643.10M |
| Income Tax | $574.00M | $138.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $2.00B | $505.10M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CAT | PCAR |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $3.56B | $5.52B |
| Total Current Assets | $43.02B | $33.30B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $32.60B | $11.92B |
| Long-Term Debt | $25.82B | $9.97B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $18.07B | $18.02B |
| Retained Earnings | $61.36B | $18.08B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | N/A | $6.00B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CAT | PCAR |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $2.63B | $736.10M |
| Capital Expenditures | $149.00M | $-325.80M |
| Free Cash Flow | $371.00M | $584.50M |
| Debt Repayment | $-1.80B | $-756.40M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-3.72B | $-4.30M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | CAT | PCAR |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 5.78M | 13.07M |
| Short Ratio | 2.11 | 4.62 |
| Short % of Float | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 3,199,941 | 4,049,970 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 2,804,257 | 3,312,373 |
| Shares Outstanding | 477.93M | 524.40M |
| Float Shares | 468.15M | 514.79M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.02% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.72% | 0.74% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Caterpillar vs Paccar
| Metric | CAT | PCAR |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $4.23 | $4.59 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.18% | 4.65% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $4.74 | $3.92 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.47% | 0.82% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $14.23 | $11.75 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 21, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 |