Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) vs Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)

Amazon.com Inc. is a leading global e-commerce retailer and marketplace for third-party sellers. Retail-related operations account for about 74% of total revenue, followed by Amazon Web Services at 17% and advertising services at 9%. International business represents 22% of overall revenue, with Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan serving as the company’s largest foreign markets.

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. The company reports results across Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation, with market share nearing 20% in many product categories. Caterpillar also operates a captive finance subsidiary that helps support equipment sales. Its business has a broad global footprint, with revenue roughly balanced between the United States and international markets. The construction segment is more heavily weighted toward the domestic market, while the other divisions are more geographically diversified. An independent dealer network of more than 150 dealers runs approximately 2,800 locations, extending Caterpillar’s sales and service presence to about 190 countries.