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

BIT:1CAT • US1491231015

595 EUR
-42 (-6.59%)
Last: Mar 9, 2026, 07:00 PM
Overview Stock Chart Technical Analysis Fundamental Analysis Forecast Earnings Financials Ownership

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 109 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

8

1. 1CAT.MI Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year 1CAT was profitable.
  • 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

  • 1CAT's Return On Assets of 9.01% is amongst the best of the industry. 1CAT outperforms 87.16% of its industry peers.
  • 1CAT has a Return On Equity of 41.67%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1CAT outperforms 97.25% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 14.63%, 1CAT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1CAT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.94%. This 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 has a Profit Margin of 13.14%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1CAT outperforms 90.83% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1CAT has grown nicely.
  • 1CAT has a better Operating Margin (18.70%) than 90.83% 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 64.22% 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

More info and screens

ROAROEROICOperating and Profit MarginShow most profitable peers

5

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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for 1CAT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • 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.
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 4.73 indicates that 1CAT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of 1CAT (4.73) is better than 89.91% 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.81) which 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.
  • 1CAT has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.70) than 86.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.7
Debt/FCF 5.81
Altman-Z 4.73
ROIC/WACC1.6
WACC9.15%
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's Current ratio of 1.44 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1CAT outperforms 47.71% 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 of 0.94. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1CAT outperforms 44.95% 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

More info and screens

WACCDebt/EquityHow to determine the health of a companyAltman-Z scoreShow peers with great health

5

3. 1CAT.MI Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for 1CAT have decreased strongly by -12.88% in the last year.
  • 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%.
  • 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 quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.90% yearly.
  • 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

  • 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 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

More info and screens

Find the best growth stocksShow best growing peers

2

4. 1CAT.MI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 36.30, the valuation of 1CAT can be described as expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 1CAT is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.25. 1CAT is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.14, 1CAT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • 1CAT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. 1CAT is more expensive than 75.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.39, 1CAT is valued a bit more expensive.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.3
Fwd PE 30.14
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 77.06% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of 1CAT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: 1CAT is more expensive than 66.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 43.24
EV/EBITDA 23.5
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)1.77
PEG (5Y)1.41
EPS Next 2Y20.74%
EPS Next 3Y19.31%

More info and screens

Price/EarningsPrice/FCFFCF per shareEV/EBITDAPEG RATIOShow best valued peers

4

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.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.86, 1CAT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.86%

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

  • 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

More info and screens

Find the best dividend stocksShow peers with best dividend

1CAT.MI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CATERPILLAR INC

BIT:1CAT (3/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

595

-42 (-6.59%)

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 36.3
Fwd PE 30.14
P/S 4.77
P/FCF 43.24
P/OCF 27.45
P/B 15.12
P/tB 20.45
EV/EBITDA 23.5
EPS(TTM)16.39
EY2.75%
EPS(NY)19.74
Fwd EY3.32%
FCF(TTM)13.76
FCFY2.31%
OCF(TTM)21.67
OCFY3.64%
SpS124.78
BVpS39.36
TBVpS29.09
PEG (NY)1.77
PEG (5Y)1.41
Graham Number120.48
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 4.73
F-Score6
WACC9.15%
ROIC/WACC1.6
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

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.


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 36.3 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 15.12.


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

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