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CAT vs GEV: Caterpillar vs GE Vernova

Caterpillar (CAT) and GE Vernova (GEV) on Torvanta's measures: CAT grades higher on 1 of the 4 factor families and GEV on 3.

CATGEV
Value gradeD+C+
Growth gradeB+A
Profitability gradeBC+
Momentum gradeB-B
Market value$396.9B$274.1B
P/E (trailing)37.2x29.5x
Forward P/E (Torvanta estimate)33.4x19.7x
Revenue, last 12 months$74.7B$41.4B
Revenue growth (y/y)+18%+13%
Operating margin17.5%4.3%
Return on invested capital79.0%n/a
Free-cash-flow yield2.7%4.5%
Total return, 1 year+75.9%+71.0%
Total return, 3 years+238.5%n/a

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Which is better, CAT or GEV?

Caterpillar (CAT) and GE Vernova (GEV) on Torvanta's measures: CAT grades higher on 1 of the 4 factor families and GEV 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, CAT or GEV?

On trailing earnings CAT trades at 37.2x and GEV at 29.5x; their value grades are D+ and C+ against their sectors.

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