Caterpillar Inc (CAT)vsDycom Industries Inc (DY)
CAT
Caterpillar Inc
$810.05
-0.96%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $414.16B
DY
Dycom Industries Inc
$390.31
-3.26%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $11.72B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caterpillar Inc generates 1119% more annual revenue ($67.59B vs $5.55B). CAT leads profitability with a 13.1% profit margin vs 5.1%. CAT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.17. CAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
CAT
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
DY
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 44 in profit
18.0% revenue growth
Generating 2.2B in free cash flow
Revenue surging 34.4% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 17.7x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
5.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CAT
The strongest argument for CAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 18.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : DY
The strongest argument for DY centers on Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 34.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CAT
The primary concerns for CAT are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 44.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 2.03 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : DY
The primary concerns for DY are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 40.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CAT profiles as a growth stock while DY is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.52 — expect wider price swings.
DY is growing revenue faster at 34.4% — sustainability is the question.
CAT generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CAT scores higher overall (55/100 vs 48/100) and 18.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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 →Dycom Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Dycom Industries, Inc. provides specialized recruiting services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
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