CATERPILLAR INC (CAT1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:CAT1 - US1491231015 - Common Stock
498 EUR
+4.5 (+0.91%)
Overall CAT1 gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CAT1 against 110 industry peers in the Machinery industry. CAT1 has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CAT1 is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CAT1 was profitable.
CAT1 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CAT1 has been profitable.
In the past 5 years CAT1 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CAT1 has a Return On Assets of 9.89%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CAT1 outperforms 87.27% of its industry peers.
CAT1 has a better Return On Equity (44.89%) than 97.27% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.47%, CAT1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CAT1 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
CAT1 has a better Profit Margin (14.34%) than 92.73% of its industry peers.
CAT1's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CAT1's Operating Margin of 19.93% is amongst the best of the industry. CAT1 outperforms 91.82% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CAT1 has grown nicely.
CAT1 has a worse Gross Margin (35.53%) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
CAT1'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
CAT1 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for CAT1 has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CAT1 has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CAT1 has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.54 indicates that CAT1 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CAT1 has a Altman-Z score of 4.54. This is amongst the best in the industry. CAT1 outperforms 88.18% of its industry peers.
CAT1 has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.34. This is a neutral value as CAT1 would need 4.34 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CAT1's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.34 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CAT1 outperforms 62.73% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.56 is on the high side and indicates that CAT1 has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CAT1 (1.56) is worse than 86.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.54 |
ROIC/WACC1.78
WACC9.25%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.38 indicates that CAT1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CAT1 has a Current ratio of 1.38. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CAT1 outperforms 41.82% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that CAT1 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CAT1 has a Quick ratio of 0.86. This is in the lower half of the industry: CAT1 underperforms 60.00% of 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 CAT1 have decreased strongly by -13.32% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.64% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
CAT1 shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.51%.
CAT1 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.73% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, CAT1 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
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 30.80, the valuation of CAT1 can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CAT1 is on the same level as its industry peers.
CAT1 is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.21 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CAT1.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CAT1 is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 71.82% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CAT1 to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.03), we can say CAT1 is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CAT1's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CAT1 is more expensive than 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
CAT1's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CAT1 is more expensive than 62.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.13 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CAT1 has an outstanding profitability rating, which 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 1.07%, CAT1 has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CAT1's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.55.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, CAT1's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.07% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CAT1 grows each year by 7.41%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.41%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
29.36% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CAT1. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
CAT1's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP29.36%
EPS Next 2Y1.12%
EPS Next 3Y6.69%
FRA:CAT1 (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
498
+4.5 (+0.91%)
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 Cap233.05B
Revenue(TTM)64.67B
Net Income(TTM)9.27B
Analysts74.55
Price Target512.34 (2.88%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.07% |
Yearly Dividend4.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.41%
DP29.36%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
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)20.57%
PT rev (3m)33.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.69%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.21 | ||
| P/S | 4.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.26 | ||
| P/B | 13.3 | ||
| P/tB | 18.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.13 |
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 / CAT1.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CAT1 stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CAT1.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for CATERPILLAR INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CATERPILLAR INC (CAT1.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CATERPILLAR INC?
CATERPILLAR INC (CAT1.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for CAT1 stock?
The financial health rating of CATERPILLAR INC (CAT1.DE) is 5 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CAT1 stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CATERPILLAR INC (CAT1.DE) is expected to decline by -13.6% in the next year.