CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe • Euronext Milan • BIT:1CAT • US1491231015

606 EUR
+29 (+5.03%)
Last: Feb 6, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, 1CAT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 1CAT was compared to 112 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. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • 1CAT had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 1CAT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years 1CAT has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years 1CAT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 90.18% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 41.67%, 1CAT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.32% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1CAT has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.63%) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
  • 1CAT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.94%. This is significantly above the industry average of 8.65%.
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 92.86% of its industry peers.
  • 1CAT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • 1CAT has a better Operating Margin (18.70%) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1CAT has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 33.87%, 1CAT is doing worse than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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. 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.
  • 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

  • 1CAT has an Altman-Z score of 4.85. This indicates that 1CAT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.85, 1CAT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.18% 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 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 87.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.7
Debt/FCF 5.81
Altman-Z 4.85
ROIC/WACC1.55
WACC9.42%
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 44.64% 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. Growth

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.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 22.90% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.11% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.3%
EPS Next 2Y20.58%
EPS Next 3Y17.39%
EPS Next 5Y22.9%
Revenue Next Year10.46%
Revenue Next 2Y9.5%
Revenue Next 3Y8.41%
Revenue Next 5Y4.11%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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 20B 40B 60B 80B
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 10 20 30 40

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 37.76, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 1CAT.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as 1CAT.
  • 1CAT is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.06, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.64 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 75.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.86. 1CAT is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.76
Fwd PE 31.64
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

  • 1CAT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. 1CAT is more expensive than 78.57% 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 66.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 45.23
EV/EBITDA 24.49
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 1CAT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • 1CAT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • 1CAT's earnings are expected to grow with 17.39% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.96
PEG (5Y)1.47
EPS Next 2Y20.58%
EPS Next 3Y17.39%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.89%, 1CAT is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • 1CAT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.45.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.89, 1CAT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.89%

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 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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CATERPILLAR INC

BIT:1CAT (2/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

606

+29 (+5.03%)

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 Cap283.60B
Revenue(TTM)67.59B
Net Income(TTM)8.88B
Analysts74.55
Price Target564.45 (-6.86%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.89%
Yearly Dividend4.93
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)8.01%
PT rev (3m)32.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.93%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.54%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.76
Fwd PE 31.64
P/S 4.99
P/FCF 45.23
P/OCF 28.71
P/B 15.81
P/tB 21.39
EV/EBITDA 24.49
EPS(TTM)16.05
EY2.65%
EPS(NY)19.15
Fwd EY3.16%
FCF(TTM)13.4
FCFY2.21%
OCF(TTM)21.1
OCFY3.48%
SpS121.51
BVpS38.33
TBVpS28.33
PEG (NY)1.96
PEG (5Y)1.47
Graham Number117.64
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 4.85
F-Score6
WACC9.42%
ROIC/WACC1.55
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 5Y22.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.29%
Revenue growth 3Y4.38%
Revenue growth 5Y10.12%
Sales Q2Q%18%
Revenue Next Year10.46%
Revenue Next 2Y9.5%
Revenue Next 3Y8.41%
Revenue Next 5Y4.11%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.12%
EBIT growth 3Y8.88%
EBIT growth 5Y17.88%
EBIT Next Year31.87%
EBIT Next 3Y29.93%
EBIT Next 5Y23.91%
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 2 / 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 37.76 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 15.81.


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

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