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

BIT:1CAT • US1491231015

595 EUR
-41 (-6.45%)
Last: Mar 9, 2026, 07:00 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

5

1CAT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 109 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While 1CAT has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 1CAT is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. 1CAT.MI Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • 1CAT had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year 1CAT had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • 1CAT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years 1CAT had a positive operating cash flow.
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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.01%, 1CAT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1CAT has a better Return On Equity (41.67%) than 96.33% of its industry peers.
  • 1CAT's Return On Invested Capital of 14.63% is amongst the best of the industry. 1CAT outperforms 89.91% 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 89.91% of its industry peers.
  • 1CAT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • 1CAT's Operating Margin of 18.70% is amongst the best of the industry. 1CAT outperforms 89.91% of its industry peers.
  • 1CAT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 33.87%, 1CAT is doing worse than 65.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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
  • The number of shares outstanding for 1CAT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, 1CAT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.89 indicates that 1CAT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • 1CAT has a Altman-Z score of 4.89. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1CAT outperforms 91.74% 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.
  • 1CAT's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.81 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1CAT outperforms 49.54% of its industry peers.
  • 1CAT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.70. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • 1CAT's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.70 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 1CAT is outperformed by 87.16% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.7
Debt/FCF 5.81
Altman-Z 4.89
ROIC/WACC1.59
WACC9.18%
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.
  • The Current ratio of 1CAT (1.44) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.94 indicates that 1CAT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • 1CAT's Quick ratio of 0.94 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1CAT outperforms 44.04% of its industry peers.
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

  • 1CAT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -12.88%.
  • 1CAT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 25.66% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, 1CAT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.29% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, 1CAT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.12% on average per year.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 19.90% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, 1CAT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.51% on average per year.
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

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 36.06 indicates a quite expensive valuation of 1CAT.
  • 62.39% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 1CAT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • 1CAT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 26.46.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.93 indicates a quite expensive valuation of 1CAT.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1CAT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 77.06% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.65, 1CAT is valued a bit more expensive.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.06
Fwd PE 29.93
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1CAT is valued a bit more expensive than 79.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 69.72% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 1CAT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 42.94
EV/EBITDA 24.86
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)1.41
EPS Next 2Y20.74%
EPS Next 3Y19.31%

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5. 1CAT.MI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • 1CAT has a yearly dividend return of 0.86%, which is pretty low.
  • 1CAT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.45.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, 1CAT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
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

-41 (-6.45%)

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 Dividend5.03
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 36.06
Fwd PE 29.93
P/S 4.74
P/FCF 42.94
P/OCF 27.26
P/B 15.01
P/tB 20.31
EV/EBITDA 24.86
EPS(TTM)16.5
EY2.77%
EPS(NY)19.88
Fwd EY3.34%
FCF(TTM)13.86
FCFY2.33%
OCF(TTM)21.82
OCFY3.67%
SpS125.65
BVpS39.63
TBVpS29.29
PEG (NY)1.76
PEG (5Y)1.41
Graham Number121.3
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 4.89
F-Score6
WACC9.18%
ROIC/WACC1.59
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%

CATERPILLAR INC / 1CAT.MI FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to 1CAT.MI.


What is the valuation status of CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 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 8 / 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 36.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 15.01.


What is the financial health of CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) stock?

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