CATERPILLAR INC (CAT1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:CAT1 - US1491231015 - Common Stock
493 EUR
+1 (+0.2%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CAT1. CAT1 was compared to 109 industry peers in the Machinery industry. CAT1 has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, CAT1 is valued expensive at the moment.
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.
In the past 5 years CAT1 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CAT1's Return On Assets of 9.89% is amongst the best of the industry. CAT1 outperforms 88.07% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 44.89%, CAT1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.47%, CAT1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.66% 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 8.95%.
| 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 92.66% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CAT1 has grown nicely.
CAT1's Gross Margin of 35.53% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CAT1 outperforms 40.37% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CAT1 has grown nicely.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for CAT1 has been reduced compared to 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
CAT1 has an Altman-Z score of 4.51. This indicates that CAT1 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CAT1 (4.51) is better than 88.07% 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.34, CAT1 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.30% of the companies in the same industry.
CAT1 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.56. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CAT1 has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.56) than 85.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.51 |
ROIC/WACC1.78
WACC9.23%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.38 indicates that CAT1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CAT1's Current ratio of 1.38 is in line compared 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.86, CAT1 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
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.
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
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 4.38% yearly.
EPS Next Y-13.6%
EPS Next 2Y1.27%
EPS Next 3Y6.79%
EPS Next 5Y14.73%
Revenue Next Year2.36%
Revenue Next 2Y5.25%
Revenue Next 3Y6.02%
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.
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 30.39, 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 26.51. CAT1 is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 25.79, 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 67.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. CAT1 is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.79 |
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 74.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CAT1 is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of CAT1 may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.08
EPS Next 2Y1.27%
EPS Next 3Y6.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CAT1 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.03%.
CAT1's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.56.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, CAT1's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.03% |
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
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 2Y1.27%
EPS Next 3Y6.79%
FRA:CAT1 (12/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
493
+1 (+0.2%)
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 Cap230.71B
Revenue(TTM)64.67B
Net Income(TTM)9.27B
Analysts74.55
Price Target509.64 (3.38%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.03% |
Yearly Dividend4.59
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)0.16%
PT rev (3m)32.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.73%
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 | 30.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.79 | ||
| P/S | 4.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 20 | ||
| P/B | 13.12 | ||
| P/tB | 18.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.89 |
EPS(TTM)16.22
EY3.29%
EPS(NY)19.11
Fwd EY3.88%
FCF(TTM)17.41
FCFY3.53%
OCF(TTM)24.65
OCFY5%
SpS117.61
BVpS37.57
TBVpS27.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.08
Graham Number117.09
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 | 4.51 |
F-Score5
WACC9.23%
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 2Y1.27%
EPS Next 3Y6.79%
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 2Y5.25%
Revenue Next 3Y6.02%
Revenue Next 5Y4.38%
EBIT growth 1Y-13.68%
EBIT growth 3Y25.63%
EBIT growth 5Y9.59%
EBIT Next Year-1.19%
EBIT Next 3Y9.09%
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.
What is the valuation status of CATERPILLAR INC (CAT1.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 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 9 / 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 decline by -13.6% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of CATERPILLAR INC (CAT1.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of CATERPILLAR INC (CAT1.DE) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 29.36%.