CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
BIT:1CAT • US1491231015
Current stock price
650 EUR
-22.2 (-3.3%)
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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.
1. 1CAT.MI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year 1CAT was profitable.
- 1CAT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years 1CAT has been profitable.
- 1CAT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- 1CAT's Return On Assets of 9.01% is amongst the best of the industry. 1CAT outperforms 88.78% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 41.67%, 1CAT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of 1CAT (14.63%) is better than 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 8.67%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.14%, 1CAT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1CAT has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of 1CAT (18.70%) is better than 91.59% 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 62.62% of its industry peers.
- 1CAT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. 1CAT.MI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1CAT is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, 1CAT has less shares outstanding
- 1CAT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for 1CAT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- 1CAT has an Altman-Z score of 4.98. This indicates that 1CAT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.98, 1CAT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.81) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.70 is on the high side and indicates that 1CAT has dependencies on debt financing.
- 1CAT has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.70) than 85.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.98 |
ROIC/WACC1.43
WACC10.24%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.44 indicates that 1CAT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- 1CAT's Current ratio of 1.44 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1CAT outperforms 46.73% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.94 indicates that 1CAT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.94, 1CAT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 |
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.
- 1CAT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.29%.
- 1CAT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.12% yearly.
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.
- 1CAT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.51% yearly.
EPS Next Y20.97%
EPS Next 2Y21.16%
EPS Next 3Y19.84%
EPS Next 5Y19.9%
Revenue Next Year11.7%
Revenue Next 2Y10.16%
Revenue Next 3Y9.06%
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.
4. 1CAT.MI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- 1CAT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 39.83.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 1CAT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 68.22% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of 1CAT to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.42), we can say 1CAT is valued slightly more expensively.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.93, 1CAT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- 72.90% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 1CAT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1CAT to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.24), we can say 1CAT is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 1CAT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. 1CAT is more expensive than 77.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 1CAT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.42% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 47.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.6 |
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.
- 1CAT's earnings are expected to grow with 19.84% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.9
PEG (5Y)1.55
EPS Next 2Y21.16%
EPS Next 3Y19.84%
5. 1CAT.MI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.72%, 1CAT is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.42, 1CAT is paying slightly less dividend.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.72, 1CAT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.72% |
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.
- The dividend of 1CAT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP30.94%
EPS Next 2Y21.16%
EPS Next 3Y19.84%
1CAT.MI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
BIT:1CAT (4/15/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
650
-22.2 (-3.3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30/bmo
Inst Owners72.44%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap302.44B
Revenue(TTM)67.59B
Net Income(TTM)8.88B
Analysts74.12
Price Target628.18 (-3.36%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.72% |
Yearly Dividend4.96
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)3.65%
PT rev (3m)21.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.73%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.93 | ||
| P/S | 5.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 47.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 30.13 | ||
| P/B | 16.59 | ||
| P/tB | 22.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.6 |
EPS(TTM)16.32
EY2.51%
EPS(NY)19.74
Fwd EY3.04%
FCF(TTM)13.7
FCFY2.11%
OCF(TTM)21.57
OCFY3.32%
SpS124.22
BVpS39.18
TBVpS28.96
PEG (NY)1.9
PEG (5Y)1.55
Graham Number119.945 (-81.55%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.98 |
F-Score6
WACC10.24%
ROIC/WACC1.43
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 Y20.97%
EPS Next 2Y21.16%
EPS Next 3Y19.84%
EPS Next 5Y19.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.29%
Revenue growth 3Y4.38%
Revenue growth 5Y10.12%
Sales Q2Q%18%
Revenue Next Year11.7%
Revenue Next 2Y10.16%
Revenue Next 3Y9.06%
Revenue Next 5Y7.51%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.12%
EBIT growth 3Y8.88%
EBIT growth 5Y17.88%
EBIT Next Year33.63%
EBIT Next 3Y21.38%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CATERPILLAR INC?
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.
What is the profitability of 1CAT stock?
CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for 1CAT stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) is expected to grow by 20.97% in the next year.
Is the dividend of CATERPILLAR INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 30.94%.