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CATERPILLAR INC (CAT1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:CAT1 - US1491231015 - Common Stock

493.5 EUR
+2 (+0.41%)
Last: 12/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CAT1. CAT1 was compared to 110 industry peers in the Machinery industry. CAT1 scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CAT1 is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CAT1 was profitable.
CAT1 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CAT1 has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CAT1 had a positive operating cash flow.
CAT1.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCAT1.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B

1.2 Ratios

CAT1's Return On Assets of 9.89% is amongst the best of the industry. CAT1 outperforms 87.27% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CAT1 (44.89%) is better 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 RankSector 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%
CAT1.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCAT1.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.34%, CAT1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.73% of the companies in the same industry.
CAT1's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 19.93%, CAT1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.82% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CAT1 has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
CAT1.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCAT1.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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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
The number of shares outstanding for CAT1 has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CAT1 has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CAT1.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingCAT1.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
CAT1.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCAT1.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.51 indicates that CAT1 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CAT1's Altman-Z score of 4.51 is amongst the best of the industry. CAT1 outperforms 87.27% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CAT1 is 4.34, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CAT1, 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, CAT1 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.73% of the companies in the same industry.
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: 86.36% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.56
Debt/FCF 4.34
Altman-Z 4.51
ROIC/WACC1.78
WACC9.25%
CAT1.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCAT1.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

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's Current ratio of 1.38 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CAT1 outperforms 41.82% 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 60.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.38
Quick Ratio 0.86
CAT1.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCAT1.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

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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%.
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%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.79% on average over the past years.
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.
CAT1 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

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
CAT1.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCAT1.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 20B 40B 60B 80B
CAT1.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCAT1.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 10 20 30 40

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.41, CAT1 can be considered very expensive at the moment.
CAT1's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.50. CAT1 is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 25.88, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CAT1.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CAT1 is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 70.91% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
CAT1 is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.93, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.41
Fwd PE 25.88
CAT1.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCAT1.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CAT1 is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 76.36% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
CAT1's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CAT1 is more expensive than 61.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.33
EV/EBITDA 19.9
CAT1.DE Per share dataCAT1.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CAT1 has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.08
EPS Next 2Y1.12%
EPS Next 3Y6.69%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CAT1 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.07%.
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 RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.07%

5.2 History

The dividend of CAT1 is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.41%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.41%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
CAT1.DE Yearly Dividends per shareCAT1.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4 5

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%
CAT1.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCAT1.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
CAT1.DE Dividend Payout.CAT1.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CAT1.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CATERPILLAR INC

FRA:CAT1 (12/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

493.5

+2 (+0.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28/bmo
Inst Owners74.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap230.95B
Revenue(TTM)64.67B
Net Income(TTM)9.27B
Analysts74.55
Price Target512.34 (3.82%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector Rank
PE 30.41
Fwd PE 25.88
P/S 4.19
P/FCF 28.33
P/OCF 20.01
P/B 13.13
P/tB 18.03
EV/EBITDA 19.9
EPS(TTM)16.23
EY3.29%
EPS(NY)19.07
Fwd EY3.86%
FCF(TTM)17.42
FCFY3.53%
OCF(TTM)24.66
OCFY5%
SpS117.66
BVpS37.58
TBVpS27.38
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.08
Graham Number117.15
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 4.51
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.