CATERPILLAR INC (CAT1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:CAT1 - US1491231015 - Common Stock
477 EUR
-20 (-4.02%)
Overall CAT1 gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CAT1 against 109 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While CAT1 belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, 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.
In the past year CAT1 had a positive cash flow from operations.
CAT1 had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CAT1 had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CAT1 (9.89%) is better than 87.16% of its industry peers.
CAT1 has a Return On Equity of 44.89%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CAT1 outperforms 97.25% of its industry peers.
CAT1 has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.47%) than 91.74% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CAT1 is significantly above the industry average of 8.90%.
| 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 Profit Margin of 14.34%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CAT1 outperforms 92.66% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CAT1 has grown nicely.
CAT1's Operating Margin of 19.93% is amongst the best of the industry. CAT1 outperforms 91.74% of its industry peers.
CAT1's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CAT1's Gross Margin of 35.53% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CAT1 outperforms 42.20% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CAT1 is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CAT1 has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CAT1 has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CAT1 is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.50 indicates that CAT1 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CAT1 has a better Altman-Z score (4.50) than 87.16% 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.34. This is in the better half of the industry: CAT1 outperforms 61.47% 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.56, CAT1 is not doing good in the industry: 85.32% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.5 |
ROIC/WACC1.78
WACC9.25%
2.3 Liquidity
CAT1 has a Current Ratio of 1.38. This is a normal value and indicates that CAT1 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CAT1 has a Current ratio of 1.38. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CAT1 outperforms 42.20% of its industry peers.
CAT1 has a Quick Ratio of 1.38. This is a bad value and indicates that CAT1 is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CAT1 (0.86) is worse than 61.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CAT1 shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -13.32%.
CAT1 shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.64% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CAT1 shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.51% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CAT1 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, CAT1 will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.73% on average per year.
CAT1 is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.92% yearly.
EPS Next Y-15.51%
EPS Next 2Y0.21%
EPS Next 3Y6.26%
EPS Next 5Y14.73%
Revenue Next Year1.03%
Revenue Next 2Y4.02%
Revenue Next 3Y4.91%
Revenue Next 5Y3.92%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
CAT1 is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.96.
CAT1's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
CAT1 is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.11, the valuation of CAT1 can be described as expensive.
CAT1's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CAT1 is more expensive than 71.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.57, CAT1 is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
73.39% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CAT1, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
CAT1's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of CAT1 may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.98
EPS Next 2Y0.21%
EPS Next 3Y6.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CAT1 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.06%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
CAT1's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.60.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, CAT1's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.06% |
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
CAT1 pays out 29.36% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
CAT1's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP29.36%
EPS Next 2Y0.21%
EPS Next 3Y6.26%
FRA:CAT1 (11/13/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
477
-20 (-4.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners71.95%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap223.46B
Revenue(TTM)64.67B
Net Income(TTM)9.27B
Analysts73.13
Price Target429.56 (-9.95%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.06% |
Yearly Dividend4.68
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)10.05%
PT rev (3m)22.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.11 | ||
| P/S | 4 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.08 | ||
| P/B | 12.52 | ||
| P/tB | 17.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.79 |
EPS(TTM)16.47
EY3.45%
EPS(NY)19
Fwd EY3.98%
FCF(TTM)17.66
FCFY3.7%
OCF(TTM)25
OCFY5.24%
SpS119.25
BVpS38.09
TBVpS27.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.98
Graham Number118.81
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 | 4.5 |
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-15.51%
EPS Next 2Y0.21%
EPS Next 3Y6.26%
EPS Next 5Y14.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.51%
Revenue growth 3Y8.34%
Revenue growth 5Y3.79%
Sales Q2Q%9.51%
Revenue Next Year1.03%
Revenue Next 2Y4.02%
Revenue Next 3Y4.91%
Revenue Next 5Y3.92%
EBIT growth 1Y-13.68%
EBIT growth 3Y25.63%
EBIT growth 5Y9.59%
EBIT Next Year-5.47%
EBIT Next 3Y5.38%
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 6 / 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 9 / 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 -15.51% in the next year.