Caterpillar Inc (CAT)vsCelestica Inc. (CLS)
CAT
Caterpillar Inc
$897.45
+0.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $412.55B
CLS
Celestica Inc.
$375.55
-2.51%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $44.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caterpillar Inc generates 413% more annual revenue ($70.75B vs $13.79B). CAT leads profitability with a 13.3% profit margin vs 7.0%. CLS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. CLS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
CAT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
CLS
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 51 in profit
Revenue surging 22.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 30.2% YoY
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 52 in profit
Revenue surging 52.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 147.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 22.3x book value
7.0% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 20.6x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CAT
The strongest argument for CAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 22.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : CLS
The strongest argument for CLS centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 52.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CAT
The primary concerns for CAT are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 44.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 2.03 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : CLS
The primary concerns for CLS are Profit Margin, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 46.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CAT profiles as a growth stock while CLS is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.63 — expect wider price swings.
CLS is growing revenue faster at 52.8% — sustainability is the question.
CAT generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CLS scores higher overall (68/100 vs 67/100) and 52.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
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 →Celestica Inc.
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Celestica Inc. provides hardware platforms and supply chain solutions in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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