Caterpillar Inc (CAT)vsHyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc (HY)
CAT
Caterpillar Inc
$904.28
+1.44%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $419.05B
HY
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc
$36.33
+4.49%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $617.92M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caterpillar Inc generates 1836% more annual revenue ($70.75B vs $3.65B). CAT leads profitability with a 13.3% profit margin vs -2.7%. HY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.61. CAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
CAT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
HY
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 22.3x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CAT
The strongest argument for CAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 22.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : HY
The strongest argument for HY centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : CAT
The primary concerns for CAT are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 45.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 2.31 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : HY
The primary concerns for HY are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CAT profiles as a growth stock while HY is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
CAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.63 — 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 38/100) and 22.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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.
Visit Website →Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. designs, designs, manufactures, sells and services a worldwide line of forklift trucks, accessories and replacement parts. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
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