CATERPILLAR INC (CAT1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:CAT1 • US1491231015

645 EUR
-1 (-0.15%)
Last: Feb 20, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CAT1 gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CAT1 against 109 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • 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.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B 10B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of CAT1 (9.01%) is better than 88.07% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 41.67%, CAT1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CAT1 has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.63%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CAT1 outperforms 92.66% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CAT1 is significantly above the industry average of 8.82%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.01%
ROE 41.67%
ROIC 14.63%
ROA(3y)11.04%
ROA(5y)9.83%
ROE(3y)50.02%
ROE(5y)46.34%
ROIC(3y)17.94%
ROIC(5y)15.44%
CAT1.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCAT1.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

  • CAT1 has a better Profit Margin (13.14%) than 92.66% of its industry peers.
  • CAT1's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • CAT1 has a Operating Margin of 18.70%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CAT1 outperforms 92.66% of its industry peers.
  • CAT1's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • CAT1 has a Gross Margin of 33.87%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CAT1 underperforms 64.22% of its industry peers.
  • CAT1's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.7%
PM (TTM) 13.14%
GM 33.87%
OM growth 3Y4.3%
OM growth 5Y7.05%
PM growth 3Y5.22%
PM growth 5Y12.85%
GM growth 3Y3.16%
GM growth 5Y2.11%
CAT1.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCAT1.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CAT1 is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CAT1 has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CAT1 has less shares outstanding
  • CAT1 has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CAT1.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingCAT1.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.99 indicates that CAT1 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.99, CAT1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.74% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CAT1 is 5.81, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CAT1, 5.81 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CAT1 (5.81) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CAT1 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.70. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • CAT1's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.70 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CAT1 is outperformed by 86.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.7
Debt/FCF 5.81
Altman-Z 4.99
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC9.07%
CAT1.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCAT1.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.44 indicates that CAT1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CAT1 has a Current ratio of 1.44. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CAT1 outperforms 44.95% of its industry peers.
  • CAT1 has a Quick Ratio of 1.44. 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 (0.94) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 0.94
CAT1.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCAT1.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

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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 -12.88%.
  • CAT1 shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 25.66% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, CAT1 shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.29% in the last year.
  • CAT1 shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.12% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.88%
EPS 3Y10.14%
EPS 5Y25.66%
EPS Q2Q%0.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.29%
Revenue growth 3Y4.38%
Revenue growth 5Y10.12%
Sales Q2Q%18%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CAT1 will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20.21% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.04% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.3%
EPS Next 2Y20.58%
EPS Next 3Y17.39%
EPS Next 5Y20.21%
Revenue Next Year10.46%
Revenue Next 2Y9.5%
Revenue Next 3Y8.41%
Revenue Next 5Y7.04%

3.3 Evolution

  • Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CAT1.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCAT1.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2033 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
CAT1.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCAT1.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10 20 30 40

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • CAT1 is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 39.79.
  • CAT1's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.99, CAT1 is valued a bit more expensive.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.34, CAT1 can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CAT1 is valued a bit more expensive than 75.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CAT1's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.02.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.79
Fwd PE 33.34
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CAT1 indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CAT1 is more expensive than 78.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CAT1 indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CAT1 is more expensive than 68.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 47.66
EV/EBITDA 25.7
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

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CAT1 does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The excellent profitability rating of CAT1 may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as CAT1's earnings are expected to grow with 17.39% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.06
PEG (5Y)1.55
EPS Next 2Y20.58%
EPS Next 3Y17.39%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CAT1 has a yearly dividend return of 0.80%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.42, CAT1 has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, CAT1's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.8%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CAT1 is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.25%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.25%
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 30.94% 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.
DP30.94%
EPS Next 2Y20.58%
EPS Next 3Y17.39%
CAT1.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCAT1.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
CAT1.DE Dividend Payout.CAT1.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CAT1.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CATERPILLAR INC

FRA:CAT1 (2/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

645

-1 (-0.15%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)01-29
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners74.11%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap301.85B
Revenue(TTM)67.59B
Net Income(TTM)8.88B
Analysts74.55
Price Target564.45 (-12.49%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.8%
Yearly Dividend4.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.25%
DP30.94%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.81%
Min EPS beat(2)8.35%
Max EPS beat(2)9.27%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.57%
Max EPS beat(4)9.27%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.78%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)7.81%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)8.55%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.12%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.84%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.77%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.12%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.14%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.6%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.75%
PT rev (1m)9.17%
PT rev (3m)10.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.93%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.54%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.79
Fwd PE 33.34
P/S 5.26
P/FCF 47.66
P/OCF 30.26
P/B 16.66
P/tB 22.54
EV/EBITDA 25.7
EPS(TTM)16.21
EY2.51%
EPS(NY)19.34
Fwd EY3%
FCF(TTM)13.53
FCFY2.1%
OCF(TTM)21.32
OCFY3.31%
SpS122.74
BVpS38.71
TBVpS28.61
PEG (NY)2.06
PEG (5Y)1.55
Graham Number118.83
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.01%
ROE 41.67%
ROCE 20.38%
ROIC 14.63%
ROICexc 17.17%
ROICexgc 19%
OM 18.7%
PM (TTM) 13.14%
GM 33.87%
FCFM 11.03%
ROA(3y)11.04%
ROA(5y)9.83%
ROE(3y)50.02%
ROE(5y)46.34%
ROIC(3y)17.94%
ROIC(5y)15.44%
ROICexc(3y)20.54%
ROICexc(5y)17.76%
ROICexgc(3y)23.01%
ROICexgc(5y)20.09%
ROCE(3y)24.9%
ROCE(5y)21.59%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.45%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.46%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.44%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.35%
OM growth 3Y4.3%
OM growth 5Y7.05%
PM growth 3Y5.22%
PM growth 5Y12.85%
GM growth 3Y3.16%
GM growth 5Y2.11%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.69
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.7
Debt/FCF 5.81
Debt/EBITDA 2.43
Cap/Depr 189.48%
Cap/Sales 6.34%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 78.78%
Profit Quality 83.89%
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 0.94
Altman-Z 4.99
F-Score6
WACC9.07%
ROIC/WACC1.61
Cap/Depr(3y)161.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)141.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.03%
Profit Quality(3y)86.79%
Profit Quality(5y)82.05%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.88%
EPS 3Y10.14%
EPS 5Y25.66%
EPS Q2Q%0.39%
EPS Next Y19.3%
EPS Next 2Y20.58%
EPS Next 3Y17.39%
EPS Next 5Y20.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.29%
Revenue growth 3Y4.38%
Revenue growth 5Y10.12%
Sales Q2Q%18%
Revenue Next Year10.46%
Revenue Next 2Y9.5%
Revenue Next 3Y8.41%
Revenue Next 5Y7.04%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.12%
EBIT growth 3Y8.88%
EBIT growth 5Y17.88%
EBIT Next Year31.87%
EBIT Next 3Y29.93%
EBIT Next 5Y20.38%
FCF growth 1Y-15.5%
FCF growth 3Y12.99%
FCF growth 5Y12.09%
OCF growth 1Y-2.46%
OCF growth 3Y14.77%
OCF growth 5Y13.16%

CATERPILLAR INC / CAT1.DE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CAT1 stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CAT1.DE.


What is the valuation status of CATERPILLAR INC (CAT1.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to CATERPILLAR INC (CAT1.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is CATERPILLAR INC (CAT1.DE) stock?

CATERPILLAR INC (CAT1.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for CATERPILLAR INC (CAT1.DE) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CATERPILLAR INC (CAT1.DE) is expected to grow by 19.3% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of CATERPILLAR INC (CAT1.DE) stock?

The dividend rating of CATERPILLAR INC (CAT1.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 30.94%.