CATERPILLAR INC (CAT1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:CAT1 - US1491231015 - Common Stock
516 EUR
+1 (+0.19%)
CAT1 gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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 quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CAT1 had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CAT1 had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CAT1 has been profitable.
CAT1 had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CAT1 has a Return On Assets of 9.89%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CAT1 outperforms 86.24% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CAT1 (44.89%) is better than 97.25% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CAT1 (16.47%) is better than 90.83% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CAT1 is significantly above the industry average of 8.83%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.34%, CAT1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.66% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CAT1 has grown nicely.
CAT1 has a better Operating Margin (19.93%) than 91.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CAT1 has grown nicely.
CAT1 has a Gross Margin of 35.53%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CAT1 outperforms 43.12% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CAT1 is creating value.
CAT1 has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CAT1 has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CAT1 has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.59 indicates that CAT1 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.59, CAT1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.99% of the companies in the same industry.
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 62.39% 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 85.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.78
WACC9.27%
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 in the lower half of the industry: CAT1 underperforms 61.47% 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 60.55% 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.
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
CAT1 is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.73% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.38% on average over the next years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.52, CAT1 can be considered very expensive at the moment.
CAT1's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.49, CAT1 is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.83 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 71.56% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
CAT1's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.69.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.83 |
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 77.98% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CAT1 is valued a bit more expensive than 63.30% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CAT1 has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.15
EPS Next 2Y1.12%
EPS Next 3Y6.69%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CAT1 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.01%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
CAT1's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.37.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, CAT1'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 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.
The dividend of CAT1 is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP29.36%
EPS Next 2Y1.12%
EPS Next 3Y6.69%
FRA:CAT1 (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
516
+1 (+0.19%)
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 Cap241.48B
Revenue(TTM)64.67B
Net Income(TTM)9.27B
Analysts74.55
Price Target512.34 (-0.71%)
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 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)19.27%
PT rev (3m)34.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.83 | ||
| P/S | 4.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.74 | ||
| P/B | 13.61 | ||
| P/tB | 18.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.56 |
EPS(TTM)16.37
EY3.17%
EPS(NY)19.23
Fwd EY3.73%
FCF(TTM)17.57
FCFY3.41%
OCF(TTM)24.88
OCFY4.82%
SpS118.67
BVpS37.91
TBVpS27.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.15
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 | 4.59 |
F-Score5
WACC9.27%
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 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.
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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 -13.6% in the next year.