CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

BIT:1CAT • US1491231015

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595 EUR
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This 1CAT.MI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. 1CAT.MI Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • 1CAT had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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.
1CAT.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF1CAT.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B 10B

1.2 Ratios

  • 1CAT has a Return On Assets of 9.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1CAT outperforms 87.16% of its industry peers.
  • 1CAT has a better Return On Equity (41.67%) than 97.25% of its industry peers.
  • 1CAT's Return On Invested Capital of 14.63% is amongst the best of the industry. 1CAT outperforms 90.83% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1CAT is significantly above the industry average of 8.83%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.01%
ROE 41.67%
ROIC 14.63%
ROA(3y)11.04%
ROA(5y)9.83%
ROE(3y)50.02%
ROE(5y)46.34%
ROIC(3y)17.94%
ROIC(5y)15.44%
1CAT.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROIC1CAT.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

  • 1CAT's Profit Margin of 13.14% is amongst the best of the industry. 1CAT outperforms 90.83% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1CAT has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of 1CAT (18.70%) is better than 90.83% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1CAT has grown nicely.
  • 1CAT's Gross Margin of 33.87% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 1CAT is outperformed by 64.22% of its industry peers.
  • 1CAT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.7%
PM (TTM) 13.14%
GM 33.87%
OM growth 3Y4.3%
OM growth 5Y7.05%
PM growth 3Y5.22%
PM growth 5Y12.85%
GM growth 3Y3.16%
GM growth 5Y2.11%
1CAT.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins1CAT.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. 1CAT.MI Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1CAT is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, 1CAT has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, 1CAT has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for 1CAT is higher compared to a year ago.
1CAT.MI Yearly Shares Outstanding1CAT.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
1CAT.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total Assets1CAT.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

  • 1CAT has an Altman-Z score of 4.71. This indicates that 1CAT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • 1CAT has a Altman-Z score of 4.71. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1CAT outperforms 89.91% of its industry peers.
  • 1CAT has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.81. This is a neutral value as 1CAT would need 5.81 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.81, 1CAT is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1CAT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.70. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.70, 1CAT is doing worse than 86.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.7
Debt/FCF 5.81
Altman-Z 4.71
ROIC/WACC1.58
WACC9.27%
1CAT.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF1CAT.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

  • 1CAT has a Current Ratio of 1.44. This is a normal value and indicates that 1CAT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.44, 1CAT is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1CAT has a Quick Ratio of 1.44. This is a bad value and indicates that 1CAT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • 1CAT has a Quick ratio (0.94) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 0.94
1CAT.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites1CAT.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

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3. 1CAT.MI Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for 1CAT have decreased strongly by -12.88% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, 1CAT shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 25.66% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, 1CAT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.29% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 10.12% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.88%
EPS 3Y10.14%
EPS 5Y25.66%
EPS Q2Q%0.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.29%
Revenue growth 3Y4.38%
Revenue growth 5Y10.12%
Sales Q2Q%18%

3.2 Future

  • 1CAT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.90% yearly.
  • 1CAT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.51% yearly.
EPS Next Y20.46%
EPS Next 2Y20.74%
EPS Next 3Y19.31%
EPS Next 5Y19.9%
Revenue Next Year11.58%
Revenue Next 2Y10.09%
Revenue Next 3Y8.89%
Revenue Next 5Y7.51%

3.3 Evolution

  • Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
1CAT.MI Yearly Revenue VS Estimates1CAT.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2033 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
1CAT.MI Yearly EPS VS Estimates1CAT.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10 20 30 40

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4. 1CAT.MI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 36.02, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 1CAT.
  • 61.47% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 1CAT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.70. 1CAT is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.89, the valuation of 1CAT can be described as expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1CAT is valued a bit more expensive than 75.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1CAT to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say 1CAT is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.02
Fwd PE 29.89
1CAT.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings1CAT.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 1CAT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: 1CAT is more expensive than 77.06% of the companies listed 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 66.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 42.89
EV/EBITDA 23.32
1CAT.MI Per share data1CAT.MI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • 1CAT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as 1CAT's earnings are expected to grow with 19.31% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.76
PEG (5Y)1.4
EPS Next 2Y20.74%
EPS Next 3Y19.31%

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5. 1CAT.MI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.86%, 1CAT is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • 1CAT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.46.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.86, 1CAT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.86%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of 1CAT grows each year by 7.25%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

  • 30.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1CAT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • 1CAT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP30.94%
EPS Next 2Y20.74%
EPS Next 3Y19.31%
1CAT.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend1CAT.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
1CAT.MI Dividend Payout.1CAT.MI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.1CAT.MI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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1CAT.MI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CATERPILLAR INC

BIT:1CAT (3/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

595

-42 (-6.59%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)01-29
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners72.31%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap276.85B
Revenue(TTM)67.59B
Net Income(TTM)8.88B
Analysts74.12
Price Target606.07 (1.86%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.86%
Yearly Dividend5.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.25%
DP30.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.81%
Min EPS beat(2)8.35%
Max EPS beat(2)9.27%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.57%
Max EPS beat(4)9.27%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.78%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)7.81%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)8.55%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.12%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.84%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.77%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.12%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.14%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.6%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.75%
PT rev (1m)7.37%
PT rev (3m)18.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.97%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.74%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.21%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.02
Fwd PE 29.89
P/S 4.73
P/FCF 42.89
P/OCF 27.23
P/B 15
P/tB 20.29
EV/EBITDA 23.32
EPS(TTM)16.52
EY2.78%
EPS(NY)19.9
Fwd EY3.35%
FCF(TTM)13.87
FCFY2.33%
OCF(TTM)21.85
OCFY3.67%
SpS125.8
BVpS39.68
TBVpS29.33
PEG (NY)1.76
PEG (5Y)1.4
Graham Number121.44
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.01%
ROE 41.67%
ROCE 20.38%
ROIC 14.63%
ROICexc 17.17%
ROICexgc 19%
OM 18.7%
PM (TTM) 13.14%
GM 33.87%
FCFM 11.03%
ROA(3y)11.04%
ROA(5y)9.83%
ROE(3y)50.02%
ROE(5y)46.34%
ROIC(3y)17.94%
ROIC(5y)15.44%
ROICexc(3y)20.54%
ROICexc(5y)17.76%
ROICexgc(3y)23.01%
ROICexgc(5y)20.09%
ROCE(3y)24.9%
ROCE(5y)21.59%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.45%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.46%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.44%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.35%
OM growth 3Y4.3%
OM growth 5Y7.05%
PM growth 3Y5.22%
PM growth 5Y12.85%
GM growth 3Y3.16%
GM growth 5Y2.11%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.69
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.7
Debt/FCF 5.81
Debt/EBITDA 2.43
Cap/Depr 189.48%
Cap/Sales 6.34%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 78.78%
Profit Quality 83.89%
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 0.94
Altman-Z 4.71
F-Score6
WACC9.27%
ROIC/WACC1.58
Cap/Depr(3y)161.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)141.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.03%
Profit Quality(3y)86.79%
Profit Quality(5y)82.05%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.88%
EPS 3Y10.14%
EPS 5Y25.66%
EPS Q2Q%0.39%
EPS Next Y20.46%
EPS Next 2Y20.74%
EPS Next 3Y19.31%
EPS Next 5Y19.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.29%
Revenue growth 3Y4.38%
Revenue growth 5Y10.12%
Sales Q2Q%18%
Revenue Next Year11.58%
Revenue Next 2Y10.09%
Revenue Next 3Y8.89%
Revenue Next 5Y7.51%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.12%
EBIT growth 3Y8.88%
EBIT growth 5Y17.88%
EBIT Next Year32.81%
EBIT Next 3Y20.79%
EBIT Next 5Y19.31%
FCF growth 1Y-15.5%
FCF growth 3Y12.99%
FCF growth 5Y12.09%
OCF growth 1Y-2.46%
OCF growth 3Y14.77%
OCF growth 5Y13.16%

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The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) is 36.02 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 15.


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The financial health rating of CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) is 5 / 10.