CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:1CAT - US1491231015 - Common Stock
497.5 EUR
+12.5 (+2.58%)
1CAT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 110 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While 1CAT belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 1CAT is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year 1CAT was profitable.
1CAT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years 1CAT has been profitable.
In the past 5 years 1CAT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
1CAT has a Return On Assets of 9.89%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1CAT outperforms 88.18% of its industry peers.
1CAT's Return On Equity of 44.89% is amongst the best of the industry. 1CAT outperforms 98.18% of its industry peers.
1CAT has a Return On Invested Capital of 16.47%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1CAT outperforms 92.73% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 1CAT is significantly above the industry average of 8.83%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.89% | ||
| ROE | 44.89% | ||
| ROIC | 16.47% |
ROA(3y)10.76%
ROA(5y)8.79%
ROE(3y)50.21%
ROE(5y)41.91%
ROIC(3y)17.9%
ROIC(5y)14.36%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of 1CAT (14.34%) is better than 93.64% of its industry peers.
1CAT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
1CAT has a Operating Margin of 19.93%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1CAT outperforms 92.73% of its industry peers.
1CAT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 35.53%, 1CAT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
1CAT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.34% | ||
| GM | 35.53% |
OM growth 3Y15.96%
OM growth 5Y5.59%
PM growth 3Y9.36%
PM growth 5Y8.01%
GM growth 3Y7.82%
GM growth 5Y3.49%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 1CAT is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for 1CAT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for 1CAT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for 1CAT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
1CAT has an Altman-Z score of 4.54. This indicates that 1CAT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of 1CAT (4.54) is better than 87.27% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1CAT is 4.34, which is a neutral value as it means it would take 1CAT, 4.34 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.34, 1CAT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
1CAT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.56. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.56, 1CAT is not doing good in the industry: 85.45% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.54 |
ROIC/WACC1.79
WACC9.22%
2.3 Liquidity
1CAT has a Current Ratio of 1.38. This is a normal value and indicates that 1CAT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
1CAT's Current ratio of 1.38 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1CAT outperforms 42.73% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that 1CAT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
1CAT has a Quick ratio of 0.86. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1CAT outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
1CAT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -13.32%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.64% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
1CAT shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.51%.
1CAT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.79% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.32%
EPS 3Y26.49%
EPS 5Y14.64%
EPS Q2Q%-4.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.51%
Revenue growth 3Y8.34%
Revenue growth 5Y3.79%
Sales Q2Q%9.51%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, 1CAT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.73% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, 1CAT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.38% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-13.6%
EPS Next 2Y1.27%
EPS Next 3Y6.79%
EPS Next 5Y14.73%
Revenue Next Year2.36%
Revenue Next 2Y5.25%
Revenue Next 3Y6.02%
Revenue Next 5Y4.38%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 30.77, the valuation of 1CAT can be described as expensive.
1CAT's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.57. 1CAT is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.11, 1CAT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1CAT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 70.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.04, 1CAT is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1CAT is valued a bit more expensive than 75.45% of the companies in the same industry.
1CAT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. 1CAT is more expensive than 61.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
1CAT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.1
EPS Next 2Y1.27%
EPS Next 3Y6.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.03%, 1CAT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
1CAT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.55.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, 1CAT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.03% |
5.2 History
The dividend of 1CAT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.41%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.41%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
1CAT pays out 29.36% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
1CAT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP29.36%
EPS Next 2Y1.27%
EPS Next 3Y6.79%
BIT:1CAT (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
497.5
+12.5 (+2.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners74.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap232.82B
Revenue(TTM)64.67B
Net Income(TTM)9.27B
Analysts74.55
Price Target522.6 (5.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.03% |
Yearly Dividend4.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.41%
DP29.36%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.89%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.57%
Max EPS beat(2)8.35%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.57%
Max EPS beat(4)8.35%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.73%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)7.46%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)9.09%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.11%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.77%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.11%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.78%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.29%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.61%
PT rev (1m)23.11%
PT rev (3m)39.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.11 | ||
| P/S | 4.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.24 | ||
| P/B | 13.28 | ||
| P/tB | 18.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.11 |
EPS(TTM)16.17
EY3.25%
EPS(NY)19.05
Fwd EY3.83%
FCF(TTM)17.36
FCFY3.49%
OCF(TTM)24.58
OCFY4.94%
SpS117.24
BVpS37.45
TBVpS27.28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.1
Graham Number116.73
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.89% | ||
| ROE | 44.89% | ||
| ROCE | 22.33% | ||
| ROIC | 16.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.88% | ||
| OM | 19.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.34% | ||
| GM | 35.53% | ||
| FCFM | 14.81% |
ROA(3y)10.76%
ROA(5y)8.79%
ROE(3y)50.21%
ROE(5y)41.91%
ROIC(3y)17.9%
ROIC(5y)14.36%
ROICexc(3y)20.33%
ROICexc(5y)16.54%
ROICexgc(3y)22.96%
ROICexgc(5y)18.93%
ROCE(3y)24.59%
ROCE(5y)19.65%
ROICexgc growth 3Y20.44%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.45%
ROICexc growth 3Y22.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.76%
OM growth 3Y15.96%
OM growth 5Y5.59%
PM growth 3Y9.36%
PM growth 5Y8.01%
GM growth 3Y7.82%
GM growth 5Y3.49%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.69
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.34 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.13 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 179.41% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.16% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.72% | ||
| Profit Quality | 103.26% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.54 |
F-Score5
WACC9.22%
ROIC/WACC1.79
Cap/Depr(3y)136.89%
Cap/Depr(5y)120.55%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.65%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.77%
Profit Quality(3y)84.51%
Profit Quality(5y)93.37%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.32%
EPS 3Y26.49%
EPS 5Y14.64%
EPS Q2Q%-4.26%
EPS Next Y-13.6%
EPS Next 2Y1.27%
EPS Next 3Y6.79%
EPS Next 5Y14.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.51%
Revenue growth 3Y8.34%
Revenue growth 5Y3.79%
Sales Q2Q%9.51%
Revenue Next Year2.36%
Revenue Next 2Y5.25%
Revenue Next 3Y6.02%
Revenue Next 5Y4.38%
EBIT growth 1Y-13.68%
EBIT growth 3Y25.63%
EBIT growth 5Y9.59%
EBIT Next Year-1.19%
EBIT Next 3Y9.09%
EBIT Next 5Y15.12%
FCF growth 1Y10.37%
FCF growth 3Y23.12%
FCF growth 5Y15.76%
OCF growth 1Y16.65%
OCF growth 3Y18.69%
OCF growth 5Y11.73%
CATERPILLAR INC / 1CAT.MI FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to 1CAT.MI.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for 1CAT stock?
The financial health rating of CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) is 5 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for 1CAT stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) is expected to decline by -13.6% in the next year.