CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:1CAT - US1491231015 - Common Stock
497.5 EUR
+12.5 (+2.58%)
1CAT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 110 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While 1CAT belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, 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.
1CAT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years 1CAT has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years 1CAT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
1CAT has a Return On Assets of 9.89%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1CAT outperforms 88.18% of its industry peers.
1CAT has a Return On Equity of 44.89%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1CAT outperforms 98.18% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.47%, 1CAT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.73% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1CAT is significantly above the industry average of 8.83%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of 1CAT (14.34%) is better than 93.64% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1CAT has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 19.93%, 1CAT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.73% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1CAT has grown nicely.
1CAT has a Gross Margin of 35.53%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1CAT outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1CAT has grown nicely.
| 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
1CAT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1CAT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
1CAT has an Altman-Z score of 4.54. 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 4.54, 1CAT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.27% of the companies in the same industry.
1CAT has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.34. This is a neutral value as 1CAT would need 4.34 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.34, 1CAT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.56, 1CAT is doing worse than 85.45% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.54 |
ROIC/WACC1.78
WACC9.25%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.38, 1CAT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.73% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The earnings per share for 1CAT have decreased strongly by -13.32% in the last year.
1CAT shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.64% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.51% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, 1CAT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.79% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, 1CAT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.73% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, 1CAT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.38% on average per year.
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
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
1CAT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.77.
1CAT's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.50, 1CAT is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.19 indicates a quite expensive valuation of 1CAT.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1CAT is valued a bit more expensive than 70.91% of the companies in the same industry.
1CAT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.93.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1CAT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 75.45% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 1CAT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.82% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of 1CAT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.1
EPS Next 2Y1.12%
EPS Next 3Y6.69%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.01%, 1CAT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.55, 1CAT has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.01, 1CAT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
| 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
1CAT pays out 29.36% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
1CAT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP29.36%
EPS Next 2Y1.12%
EPS Next 3Y6.69%
BIT:1CAT (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
497.5
+12.5 (+2.58%)
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 Cap232.82B
Revenue(TTM)64.67B
Net Income(TTM)9.27B
Analysts74.55
Price Target510.35 (2.58%)
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 | 30.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.19 | ||
| P/S | 4.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.24 | ||
| P/B | 13.28 | ||
| P/tB | 18.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.11 |
EPS(TTM)16.17
EY3.25%
EPS(NY)19
Fwd EY3.82%
FCF(TTM)17.36
FCFY3.49%
OCF(TTM)24.58
OCFY4.94%
SpS117.25
BVpS37.45
TBVpS27.28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.1
Graham Number116.73
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 | 4.54 |
F-Score5
WACC9.25%
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.
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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.