Caterpillar Inc (CAT)vsQXO, Inc. (QXO)
CAT
Caterpillar Inc
$647.24
-9.25%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $335.91B
QXO
QXO, Inc.
$10.86
+2.07%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $10.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caterpillar Inc generates 655% more annual revenue ($74.73B vs $9.90B). CAT leads profitability with a 14.5% profit margin vs -5.2%. CAT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.42. CAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
CAT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
QXO
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 56 in profit
Earnings expanding 68.2% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 22.2%
Revenue surging 24.0% year-over-year
Generating 3.3B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 70.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 15.3x book value
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Operating margin of 1.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CAT
The strongest argument for CAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 24.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.42 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : QXO
The strongest argument for QXO centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 70.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CAT
The primary concerns for CAT are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.33 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : QXO
The primary concerns for QXO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CAT profiles as a growth stock while QXO is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
QXO carries more volatility with a beta of 2.28 — expect wider price swings.
QXO is growing revenue faster at 70.3% — sustainability is the question.
CAT generates stronger free cash flow (3.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CAT scores higher overall (73/100 vs 51/100) and 24.0% revenue growth. 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.
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 →QXO, Inc.
INDUSTRIALS · INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION · USA
QXO, Inc. is a business application, technology, and consulting company in North America. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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