Arcosa Inc (ACA)vsCaterpillar Inc (CAT)
ACA
Arcosa Inc
$144.87
-0.28%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.11B
CAT
Caterpillar Inc
$782.64
-6.91%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $409.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caterpillar Inc generates 2334% more annual revenue ($70.75B vs $2.91B). CAT leads profitability with a 13.3% profit margin vs 7.7%. CAT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.09. CAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
ACA
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
CAT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 57.8% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 50 in profit
Revenue surging 22.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 30.2% YoY
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.4% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 19.3x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ACA
The strongest argument for ACA centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bull Case : CAT
The strongest argument for CAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 22.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACA
The primary concerns for ACA are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : CAT
The primary concerns for CAT are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 43.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 2.31 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACA profiles as a value stock while CAT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.56 — expect wider price swings.
CAT is growing revenue faster at 22.2% — sustainability is the question.
CAT generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CAT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 53/100) and 22.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Arcosa Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Arcosa, Inc. provides infrastructure related products and solutions for the construction, energy and transportation markets in North America. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Caterpillar Inc. (often shortened to CAT) is an American Fortune 100 corporation that designs, develops, engineers, manufactures, markets, and sells machinery, engines, financial products, and insurance to customers via a worldwide dealer network.
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