CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:1CAT - US1491231015 - Common Stock
445.5 EUR
+94 (+26.74%)
1CAT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 103 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.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years 1CAT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
1CAT has a Return On Assets of 10.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1CAT outperforms 89.52% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 50.57%, 1CAT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.10% of the companies in the same industry.
1CAT has a Return On Invested Capital of 17.25%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1CAT outperforms 92.38% 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 8.61%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.45% | ||
| ROE | 50.57% | ||
| ROIC | 17.25% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.95%, 1CAT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
1CAT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of 1CAT (20.57%) is better than 92.38% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1CAT has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 36.53%, 1CAT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.95% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1CAT has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.95% | ||
| GM | 36.53% |
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, 1CAT has less shares outstanding
1CAT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
1CAT has an Altman-Z score of 4.13. This indicates that 1CAT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
1CAT has a Altman-Z score of 4.13. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1CAT outperforms 84.76% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1CAT is 5.26, which is a neutral value as it means it would take 1CAT, 5.26 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
1CAT has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.26) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
1CAT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.74. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.74, 1CAT is not doing good in the industry: 84.76% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.13 |
ROIC/WACC1.81
WACC9.53%
2.3 Liquidity
1CAT has a Current Ratio of 1.34. 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 1.34 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 1CAT is outperformed by 62.86% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.81 indicates that 1CAT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
1CAT has a Quick ratio of 0.81. This is in the lower half of the industry: 1CAT underperforms 65.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for 1CAT have decreased strongly by -13.70% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.64% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.87% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.79% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.7%
EPS 3Y26.49%
EPS 5Y14.64%
EPS Q2Q%-21.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.87%
Revenue growth 3Y8.34%
Revenue growth 5Y3.79%
Sales Q2Q%-0.72%
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 10.23% yearly.
1CAT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.92% yearly.
EPS Next Y-17.51%
EPS Next 2Y-1.47%
EPS Next 3Y3.51%
EPS Next 5Y10.23%
Revenue Next Year-0.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.91%
Revenue Next 3Y4%
Revenue Next 5Y3.92%
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.
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 27.12 indicates a quite expensive valuation of 1CAT.
1CAT's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
1CAT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.40.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.59, 1CAT is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1CAT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: 1CAT is more expensive than 64.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
1CAT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.59 |
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 65.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
1CAT's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 31.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.46 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of 1CAT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.85
EPS Next 2Y-1.47%
EPS Next 3Y3.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1CAT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.23%.
1CAT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.44.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, 1CAT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.23% |
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
28.60% 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.
DP28.6%
EPS Next 2Y-1.47%
EPS Next 3Y3.51%
BIT:1CAT (10/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
445.5
+94 (+26.74%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners71.95%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap208.71B
Analysts75
Price Target386.43 (-13.26%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.23% |
Yearly Dividend4.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.41%
DP28.6%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.88%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.57%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.19%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.61%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.57%
Max EPS beat(4)1.39%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.44%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)8.74%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)9.79%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.9%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.77%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.9%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.25%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.25%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.25%
PT rev (1m)3.36%
PT rev (3m)18.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.59 | ||
| P/S | 3.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.53 | ||
| P/B | 13.12 | ||
| P/tB | 18.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.46 |
EPS(TTM)16.43
EY3.69%
EPS(NY)18.12
Fwd EY4.07%
FCF(TTM)14.08
FCFY3.16%
OCF(TTM)20.69
OCFY4.64%
SpS114.86
BVpS33.95
TBVpS23.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.85
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.45% | ||
| ROE | 50.57% | ||
| ROCE | 23.44% | ||
| ROIC | 17.25% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.97% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.17% | ||
| OM | 20.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.95% | ||
| GM | 36.53% | ||
| FCFM | 12.26% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y20.44%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.7
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.26 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.14 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 165.74% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.75% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.93% | ||
| Profit Quality | 82.02% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.13 |
F-Score5
WACC9.53%
ROIC/WACC1.81
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)-13.7%
EPS 3Y26.49%
EPS 5Y14.64%
EPS Q2Q%-21.2%
EPS Next Y-17.51%
EPS Next 2Y-1.47%
EPS Next 3Y3.51%
EPS Next 5Y10.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.87%
Revenue growth 3Y8.34%
Revenue growth 5Y3.79%
Sales Q2Q%-0.72%
Revenue Next Year-0.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.91%
Revenue Next 3Y4%
Revenue Next 5Y3.92%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.31%
EBIT growth 3Y25.63%
EBIT growth 5Y9.59%
EBIT Next Year-5.47%
EBIT Next 3Y5.38%
EBIT Next 5Y10.41%
FCF growth 1Y6.61%
FCF growth 3Y23.12%
FCF growth 5Y15.76%
OCF growth 1Y13.25%
OCF growth 3Y18.69%
OCF growth 5Y11.73%