Air T Inc (AIRT)vsCaterpillar Inc (CAT)
AIRT
Air T Inc
$27.16
0.00%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $71.92M
CAT
Caterpillar Inc
$782.64
-6.91%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $409.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caterpillar Inc generates 21532% more annual revenue ($70.75B vs $327.09M). AIRT leads profitability with a 23.8% profit margin vs 13.3%. AIRT trades at a lower P/E of 0.9x. AIRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
AIRT
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
CAT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+31.1%
Fair Value
$34.03
Current Price
$27.16
$6.87 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CAT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 82.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 76.9% YoY
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -48.3% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Operating margin of -11.4%
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 : AIRT
The strongest argument for AIRT centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.8% and operating margin at -11.4%. Revenue growth of 82.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : AIRT
The primary concerns for AIRT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow. Debt-to-equity of 2.82 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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
CAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.56 — expect wider price swings.
AIRT is growing revenue faster at 82.4% — sustainability is the question.
CAT generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
AIRT scores higher overall (70/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 23.8% margins and 82.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Air T Inc
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Air T, Inc. provides overnight air cargo, ground equipment sales, commercial jet engines and parts, printing equipment, and maintenance services in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Denver, North Carolina.
Caterpillar Inc
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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