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CAT vs VRSK: Caterpillar vs Verisk

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

CATVRSK
Value gradeCC+
Growth gradeB+C
Profitability gradeBn/a
Momentum gradeCC-
Market value$335.9Bn/a
P/E (trailing)31.4xn/a
Forward P/E (Torvanta model estimate)SubscribersSubscribers
Revenue, last 12 months$74.7B$3.1B
Revenue growth (y/y)+18%n/a
Operating margin17.5%44.0%
Return on invested capital79.0%n/a
Free-cash-flow yield3.2%4.6%
Total return, 1 year+36.3%-15.8%
Total return, 3 years+181.5%-19.5%

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Which is better, CAT or VRSK?

Caterpillar (CAT) and Verisk (VRSK) on Torvanta's measures: CAT grades higher on 3 of the 4 factor families and VRSK on 1. 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 VRSK?

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

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