TickerHumSide-by-side comparison
Caterpillar vs United Parcel Service
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/E is 23.6x for Caterpillar vs 21.7x for United Parcel Service; revenue growth is 20.3% for Caterpillar vs 2.1% for United Parcel Service; operating margin is 18.3% for Caterpillar vs 7.1% for United Parcel Service; net margin is 15.2% for Caterpillar vs 4.8% for United Parcel Service.
What stands out
- Caterpillar is growing revenue faster: 20.3% vs 2.1% for United Parcel Service.
- Caterpillar keeps more of each sale as operating profit: 18.3% margin vs 7.1% for United Parcel Service.
Key metrics
| Metric | CAT | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $601.61 | $112.45 |
| Market cap | $275.29B | — |
| P/E | 23.6x (#2) | 21.7x (#1) |
| P/S | 3.5x (#1) | — |
| Revenue growth | 20.3% (#1) | 2.1% (#2) |
| Operating margin | 18.3% (#1) | 7.1% (#2) |
| Net margin | 15.2% (#1) | 4.8% (#2) |
| Debt / equity | 1.43 (#1) | 1.68 (#2) |
| 1-year return | +5.0% (#2) | +16.9% (#1) |
| Research score | 53/100 (#1) | 52/100 (#2) |
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Company research
- Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) — Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery
- United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) — Integrated Freight & Logistics