CAT vs DIS: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of Caterpillar Inc. and The Walt Disney Company โ€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-06-20.
Caterpillar Inc. ยท Industrials
$985.82
-39.7% upside to fair value
Grade C High Quality
VS
The Walt Disney Company ยท Communication Services
$103.89
+45.0% upside to fair value
Grade B High Quality
QuantHub Verdict
DIS has more upside to fair value (+45.0%). DIS trades at a lower forward P/E (16.6x). These are model outputs โ€” not personalized investment advice. See all research โ†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric CAT DIS
Current Price $985.82 $103.89
Fair Value Estimate $594.71 $150.64
Upside to Fair Value -39.7% +45.0%
Market Cap $454.1B $180.4B
Forward P/E 48.9x 16.6x
EV / EBITDA 31.0x 11.4x
Price / Sales 6.4x 1.9x
Price / FCF 39.7x 25.4x
Revenue Growth YoY +22.2% +6.5%
Gross Margin 32.5% 37.2%
Operating Margin 16.6% 15.5%
Return on Equity 47.5% 10.3%
Dividend Yield 0% 0%
FCF Yield 2.52% 3.94%
Analyst Consensus Buy Strong Buy
Investment Thesis
CAT โ€” Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of construction, mining, and power generation equipment with a durable competitive moat supported by its #1 global market share in core construction and mining equipment segments, typically in the 20-30%+ range. The company benefits from a stable and experienced management team, strong capital allocation focused on share repurchases and dividends,โ€ฆ
DIS โ€” The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company operates as a diversified entertainment conglomerate with strong positions in media networks, parks and experiences, and sports. The company benefits from a durable competitive moat driven by its iconic brand, extensive content library, and integrated ecosystem spanning streaming, theatrical, and physical experiences. Despite a 31.4% decline in earnings in the most recent โ€ฆ
Accumulation Zones
Metric CAT DIS
Zone Low $446.03 $112.98
Zone High $505.50 $128.04
In Buy Zone? No Yes
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