Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI)vsCaterpillar Inc (CAT)
ATI
Allegheny Technologies Incorporated
$165.30
-0.51%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $26.20B
CAT
Caterpillar Inc
$715.03
+0.01%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $335.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caterpillar Inc generates 1485% more annual revenue ($74.73B vs $4.72B). CAT leads profitability with a 14.5% profit margin vs 10.1%. ATI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.20. CAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
ATI
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
CAT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 55.7% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 56 in profit
Earnings expanding 68.2% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 22.2%
Revenue surging 24.0% year-over-year
Generating 3.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Trading at 12.0x book value
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 16.9x book value
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ATI
The strongest argument for ATI centers on EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 10.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.20 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CAT
The strongest argument for CAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 24.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.42 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ATI
The primary concerns for ATI are Price/Book, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 56.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : CAT
The primary concerns for CAT are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.33 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ATI profiles as a value stock while CAT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.58 — expect wider price swings.
CAT is growing revenue faster at 24.0% — sustainability is the question.
CAT generates stronger free cash flow (3.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CAT scores higher overall (73/100 vs 68/100) and 24.0% 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.
Allegheny Technologies Incorporated
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Allegheny Technologies Incorporated manufactures and sells specialty materials and components worldwide. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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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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