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

BIT:1CAT • US1491231015

637 EUR
+1 (+0.16%)
Last: Mar 4, 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

Overall 1CAT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated 1CAT against 107 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While 1CAT has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, 1CAT is valued expensive at the moment.


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.
  • 1CAT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years 1CAT has always been profitable.
  • 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

  • 1CAT's Return On Assets of 9.01% is amongst the best of the industry. 1CAT outperforms 87.85% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of 1CAT (41.67%) is better than 96.26% of its industry peers.
  • 1CAT has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.63%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1CAT outperforms 91.59% 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 8.81%.
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 91.59% of its industry peers.
  • 1CAT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 18.70%, 1CAT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.59% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1CAT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • 1CAT has a worse Gross Margin (33.87%) than 62.62% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1CAT has grown nicely.
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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 1CAT is creating value.
  • 1CAT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • 1CAT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • 1CAT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 4.92 indicates that 1CAT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • 1CAT has a Altman-Z score of 4.92. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1CAT outperforms 92.52% 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.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of 1CAT (5.81) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.70 is on the high side and indicates that 1CAT has dependencies on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of 1CAT (1.70) is worse than 85.98% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.7
Debt/FCF 5.81
Altman-Z 4.92
ROIC/WACC1.62
WACC9.04%
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.
  • 1CAT has a Current ratio of 1.44. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1CAT outperforms 47.66% of its industry peers.
  • 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 in line with 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

  • The earnings per share for 1CAT have decreased strongly by -12.88% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 25.66% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.29% in the past 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 a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 20.21% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, 1CAT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.04% on average per year.
EPS Next Y19.3%
EPS Next 2Y20.58%
EPS Next 3Y17.39%
EPS Next 5Y20.21%
Revenue Next Year11.6%
Revenue Next 2Y10.13%
Revenue Next 3Y9.08%
Revenue Next 5Y7.04%

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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 38.79, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 1CAT.
  • 63.55% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 1CAT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • 1CAT is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.51, the valuation of 1CAT can be described as expensive.
  • 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 76.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 1CAT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 24.57.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.79
Fwd PE 32.51
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

  • 80.37% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 1CAT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 1CAT is valued a bit more expensive than 68.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 46.47
EV/EBITDA 25.11
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 high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive 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 17.39% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.01
PEG (5Y)1.51
EPS Next 2Y20.58%
EPS Next 3Y17.39%

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5. 1CAT.MI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.80%, 1CAT is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.45, 1CAT has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.80, 1CAT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.8%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of 1CAT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.25%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

  • 1CAT pays out 30.94% 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.
DP30.94%
EPS Next 2Y20.58%
EPS Next 3Y17.39%
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 (3/4/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

637

+1 (+0.16%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)01-29
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners74.11%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap298.10B
Revenue(TTM)67.59B
Net Income(TTM)8.88B
Analysts74.55
Price Target606.07 (-4.86%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.8%
Yearly Dividend4.92
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)16.78%
PT rev (3m)19.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.79
Fwd PE 32.51
P/S 5.12
P/FCF 46.47
P/OCF 29.5
P/B 16.25
P/tB 21.98
EV/EBITDA 25.11
EPS(TTM)16.42
EY2.58%
EPS(NY)19.59
Fwd EY3.08%
FCF(TTM)13.71
FCFY2.15%
OCF(TTM)21.59
OCFY3.39%
SpS124.31
BVpS39.21
TBVpS28.98
PEG (NY)2.01
PEG (5Y)1.51
Graham Number120.36
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 4.92
F-Score6
WACC9.04%
ROIC/WACC1.62
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 Y19.3%
EPS Next 2Y20.58%
EPS Next 3Y17.39%
EPS Next 5Y20.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.29%
Revenue growth 3Y4.38%
Revenue growth 5Y10.12%
Sales Q2Q%18%
Revenue Next Year11.6%
Revenue Next 2Y10.13%
Revenue Next 3Y9.08%
Revenue Next 5Y7.04%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.12%
EBIT growth 3Y8.88%
EBIT growth 5Y17.88%
EBIT Next Year32.81%
EBIT Next 3Y20.79%
EBIT Next 5Y20.38%
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 38.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 16.25.


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

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