Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc (ARTW)vsCaterpillar Inc (CAT)
ARTW
Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc
$2.60
-0.76%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $13.37M
CAT
Caterpillar Inc
$904.28
+2.62%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $419.05B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caterpillar Inc generates 288994% more annual revenue ($70.75B vs $24.47M). CAT leads profitability with a 13.3% profit margin vs 5.3%. CAT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.06. CAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
ARTW
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
CAT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+49.6%
Fair Value
$4.56
Current Price
$2.60
$1.96 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CAT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 58.4% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 29.2% year-over-year
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
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
5.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 5.0%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 22.3x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARTW
The strongest argument for ARTW centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 29.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : CAT
The strongest argument for CAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 22.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ARTW
The primary concerns for ARTW are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin.
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.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.63 — expect wider price swings.
ARTW is growing revenue faster at 29.2% — sustainability is the question.
CAT generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CAT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 61/100) and 22.2% revenue growth. ARTW offers better value entry with a 49.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. manufactures and sells agricultural equipment, specialized modular science buildings, and steel cutting tools in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Armstrong, Iowa.
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.
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