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BE vs CAT: Bloom Energy vs Caterpillar

Bloom Energy (BE) and Caterpillar (CAT) on Torvanta's measures: BE grades higher on 1 of the 4 factor families and CAT on 3.

BECAT
Value gradeDC
Growth gradeBB+
Profitability graden/aB
Momentum gradeBC
Market valuen/a$335.9B
P/E (trailing)n/a31.4x
Forward P/E (Torvanta model estimate)SubscribersSubscribers
Revenue, last 12 months$2.4B$74.7B
Revenue growth (y/y)n/a+18%
Operating margin6.7%17.5%
Return on invested capitaln/a79.0%
Free-cash-flow yield0.4%3.2%
Total return, 1 year+92.3%+36.3%
Total return, 3 years+1686.2%+181.5%

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Which is better, BE or CAT?

Bloom Energy (BE) and Caterpillar (CAT) on Torvanta's measures: BE grades higher on 1 of the 4 factor families and CAT on 3. Which fits an investor depends on their goals; this is research, not a recommendation. Subscribers see where the model ranks each and its expected return.

Which is cheaper, BE or CAT?

On trailing earnings BE trades at n/a and CAT at 31.4x; their value grades are D and C against their sectors.

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