CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:1CAT - US1491231015 - Common Stock
492.5 EUR
+16 (+3.36%)
Taking everything into account, 1CAT scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 1CAT was compared to 109 industry peers in the Machinery industry. 1CAT scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 1CAT is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1CAT had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year 1CAT had a positive cash flow from operations.
1CAT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years 1CAT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.89%, 1CAT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.16% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of 1CAT (44.89%) is better than 98.17% of its industry peers.
1CAT has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.47%) than 91.74% 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 8.88%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.89% | ||
| ROE | 44.89% | ||
| ROIC | 16.47% |
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
1CAT has a better Profit Margin (14.34%) than 93.58% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1CAT has grown nicely.
1CAT's Operating Margin of 19.93% is amongst the best of the industry. 1CAT outperforms 92.66% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1CAT has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 35.53%, 1CAT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.04% of the companies in the same industry.
1CAT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.34% | ||
| GM | 35.53% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1CAT has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for 1CAT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for 1CAT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.49 indicates that 1CAT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of 1CAT (4.49) is better than 86.24% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1CAT is 4.34, which is a neutral value as it means it would take 1CAT, 4.34 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.34, 1CAT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.30% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.56 is on the high side and indicates that 1CAT has dependencies on debt financing.
1CAT's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.56 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 1CAT is outperformed by 84.40% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.49 |
ROIC/WACC1.78
WACC9.26%
2.3 Liquidity
1CAT has a Current Ratio of 1.38. 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 worse Current ratio (1.38) than 60.55% of its industry peers.
1CAT has a Quick Ratio of 1.38. 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 (0.86) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
1CAT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -13.32%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.64% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
1CAT shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.51%.
1CAT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.79% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.32%
EPS 3Y26.49%
EPS 5Y14.64%
EPS Q2Q%-4.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.51%
Revenue growth 3Y8.34%
Revenue growth 5Y3.79%
Sales Q2Q%9.51%
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 14.73% yearly.
1CAT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.38% yearly.
EPS Next Y-13.6%
EPS Next 2Y1.12%
EPS Next 3Y6.69%
EPS Next 5Y14.73%
Revenue Next Year2.36%
Revenue Next 2Y5.21%
Revenue Next 3Y6%
Revenue Next 5Y4.38%
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.09, 1CAT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as 1CAT.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.29. 1CAT is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.61, 1CAT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
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 67.89% 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 23.51.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1CAT is valued a bit more expensive than 74.31% 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 60.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
1CAT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.05
EPS Next 2Y1.12%
EPS Next 3Y6.69%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1CAT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.01%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
1CAT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.37.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, 1CAT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.01% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of 1CAT grows each year by 7.41%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.41%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
29.36% 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.
DP29.36%
EPS Next 2Y1.12%
EPS Next 3Y6.69%
BIT:1CAT (11/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
492.5
+16 (+3.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners74.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap230.48B
Revenue(TTM)64.67B
Net Income(TTM)9.27B
Analysts74.55
Price Target510.35 (3.62%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.01% |
Yearly Dividend4.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.41%
DP29.36%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.89%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.57%
Max EPS beat(2)8.35%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.57%
Max EPS beat(4)8.35%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.73%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)7.46%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)9.09%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.11%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.77%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.11%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.78%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.29%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.61%
PT rev (1m)32.07%
PT rev (3m)36.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.61 | ||
| P/S | 4.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.8 | ||
| P/B | 12.99 | ||
| P/tB | 17.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.72 |
EPS(TTM)16.37
EY3.32%
EPS(NY)19.23
Fwd EY3.9%
FCF(TTM)17.57
FCFY3.57%
OCF(TTM)24.88
OCFY5.05%
SpS118.67
BVpS37.91
TBVpS27.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.05
Graham Number118.16
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.89% | ||
| ROE | 44.89% | ||
| ROCE | 22.33% | ||
| ROIC | 16.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.88% | ||
| OM | 19.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.34% | ||
| GM | 35.53% | ||
| FCFM | 14.81% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y20.44%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.69
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.34 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.13 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 179.41% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.16% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.72% | ||
| Profit Quality | 103.26% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.49 |
F-Score5
WACC9.26%
ROIC/WACC1.78
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)-13.32%
EPS 3Y26.49%
EPS 5Y14.64%
EPS Q2Q%-4.26%
EPS Next Y-13.6%
EPS Next 2Y1.12%
EPS Next 3Y6.69%
EPS Next 5Y14.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.51%
Revenue growth 3Y8.34%
Revenue growth 5Y3.79%
Sales Q2Q%9.51%
Revenue Next Year2.36%
Revenue Next 2Y5.21%
Revenue Next 3Y6%
Revenue Next 5Y4.38%
EBIT growth 1Y-13.68%
EBIT growth 3Y25.63%
EBIT growth 5Y9.59%
EBIT Next Year-1.19%
EBIT Next 3Y9.01%
EBIT Next 5Y15.12%
FCF growth 1Y10.37%
FCF growth 3Y23.12%
FCF growth 5Y15.76%
OCF growth 1Y16.65%
OCF growth 3Y18.69%
OCF growth 5Y11.73%
CATERPILLAR INC / 1CAT.MI FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to 1CAT.MI.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for 1CAT stock?
The financial health rating of CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) is 5 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for 1CAT stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) is expected to decline by -13.6% in the next year.