CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:1CAT - US1491231015 - Common Stock
532 EUR
+34.5 (+6.93%)
Overall 1CAT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated 1CAT against 109 industry peers in the Machinery industry. 1CAT scores excellent on profitability, but 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.
In the past year 1CAT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years 1CAT has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years 1CAT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of 1CAT (9.89%) is better than 87.16% of its industry peers.
1CAT has a Return On Equity of 44.89%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1CAT outperforms 98.17% of its industry peers.
1CAT's Return On Invested Capital of 16.47% is amongst the best of the industry. 1CAT outperforms 91.74% of its industry peers.
1CAT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.90%. This is significantly above the industry average of 8.86%.
| 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
1CAT's Profit Margin of 14.34% is amongst the best of the industry. 1CAT outperforms 91.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1CAT has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of 1CAT (19.93%) is better than 91.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1CAT has grown nicely.
1CAT's Gross Margin of 35.53% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1CAT outperforms 40.37% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1CAT has grown nicely.
| 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
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
The number of shares outstanding for 1CAT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
1CAT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
1CAT has an Altman-Z score of 4.51. This indicates that 1CAT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.51, 1CAT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.40% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1CAT (4.34) is better than 61.47% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.56 is on the high side and indicates that 1CAT has dependencies on debt financing.
1CAT has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.56) than 85.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.51 |
ROIC/WACC1.75
WACC9.39%
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 has a Current ratio (1.38) which is in line with its industry peers.
1CAT has a Quick Ratio of 1.38. 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's Quick ratio of 0.86 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 1CAT is outperformed by 61.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for 1CAT have decreased strongly by -13.32% in the last year.
1CAT shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.64% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.51% in the past year.
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
1CAT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.73% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 32.80 indicates a quite expensive valuation of 1CAT.
1CAT's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
1CAT is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.17, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
1CAT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.83.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1CAT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 67.89% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1CAT to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.79), we can say 1CAT is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.83 |
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 75.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as 1CAT.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
1CAT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.24
EPS Next 2Y1.27%
EPS Next 3Y6.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1CAT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.05%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.55, 1CAT has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.05, 1CAT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.05% |
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.
The dividend of 1CAT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP29.36%
EPS Next 2Y1.27%
EPS Next 3Y6.79%
BIT:1CAT (1/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
532
+34.5 (+6.93%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners74.11%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap248.97B
Revenue(TTM)64.67B
Net Income(TTM)9.27B
Analysts74.55
Price Target522.6 (-1.77%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.05% |
Yearly Dividend4.61
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)3.24%
PT rev (3m)35.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.83%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.83 | ||
| P/S | 4.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.58 | ||
| P/B | 14.16 | ||
| P/tB | 19.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.89 |
EPS(TTM)16.22
EY3.05%
EPS(NY)19.11
Fwd EY3.59%
FCF(TTM)17.41
FCFY3.27%
OCF(TTM)24.65
OCFY4.63%
SpS117.61
BVpS37.57
TBVpS27.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.24
Graham Number117.09
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 | 4.51 |
F-Score5
WACC9.39%
ROIC/WACC1.75
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.
What is the valuation status of CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CATERPILLAR INC?
CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) is 32.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 14.16.
What is the financial health of CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) stock?
The financial health rating of CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) is 5 / 10.