Caterpillar Inc (CAT)vsJeld-Wen Holding Inc (JELD)
CAT
Caterpillar Inc
$810.05
+9.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $414.16B
JELD
Jeld-Wen Holding Inc
$1.37
-4.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $132.05M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caterpillar Inc generates 2005% more annual revenue ($67.59B vs $3.21B). CAT leads profitability with a 13.1% profit margin vs -19.3%. JELD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.15. CAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
CAT
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
JELD
Hold36
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 44 in profit
18.0% revenue growth
Generating 2.2B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 17.7x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -174.7% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 10.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CAT
The strongest argument for CAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 18.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : JELD
The strongest argument for JELD centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : CAT
The primary concerns for CAT are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 44.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 2.03 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : JELD
The primary concerns for JELD are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CAT profiles as a growth stock while JELD is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
JELD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.92 — expect wider price swings.
CAT is growing revenue faster at 18.0% — sustainability is the question.
CAT generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CAT scores higher overall (55/100 vs 36/100) and 18.0% revenue growth. Both earn "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 →Jeld-Wen Holding Inc
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells doors and windows primarily in North America, Europe, and Australasia. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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