(CAT) Caterpillar - Ratings and Ratios
HeavyMachinery, Engines, Turbines, Locomotives, Generators, MiningEquipment
CAT EPS (Earnings per Share)
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Description: CAT Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is a diversified heavy equipment manufacturer with a presence in various industries, including construction, mining, energy, and transportation. The companys product portfolio is broad, with offerings in heavy machinery, engines, and related services. Its business segments are organized around specific markets, allowing for targeted product development and sales strategies.
From a financial perspective, Caterpillars market capitalization stands at approximately $192 billion, indicating a significant market presence. The companys return on equity (ROE) is 53.66%, suggesting strong profitability. Additionally, the forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 21.28, which can be used to gauge the companys growth prospects relative to its current valuation. Other key performance indicators (KPIs) to consider include revenue growth, operating margins, and dividend yield, which are 10.3%, 14.1%, and 1.52% respectively.
Caterpillars diversified business model and global reach provide a foundation for long-term growth, driven by demand for infrastructure development, mining, and energy production. The companys commitment to innovation, including the development of autonomous and electrified products, is also expected to drive future growth. Key drivers of the companys success include its ability to manage the business cycle, invest in research and development, and maintain a strong brand reputation.
To further evaluate Caterpillars investment potential, its essential to analyze its financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. Key metrics to examine include debt-to-equity ratio (1.63), interest coverage ratio (13.45), and operating cash flow margin (14.5%). These metrics can provide insights into the companys financial health, leverage, and ability to generate cash from operations.
CAT Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 202,092m |
| Sub-Industry | Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment |
| IPO / Inception | 1962-01-02 |
CAT Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 65.6% |
| Fundamental | 70.7% |
| Dividend Rating | 55.4% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 7.07% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.89 of 5 |
CAT Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 1.42% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 4.12% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 5.64% |
| Payout Consistency | 74.6% |
| Payout Ratio | 29.8% |
CAT Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 73.2% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 19.2% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 89.4% |
| CAGR 5y | 36.65% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 1.08 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 5.78 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.22 |
| Alpha | 17.32 |
| Beta | 0.648 |
| Volatility | 26.90% |
| Current Volume | 2255.9k |
| Average Volume 20d | 2329.9k |
| Stop Loss | 422.8 (-3%) |
| Signal | 0.74 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.5
| Net Income (9.44b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 3.79b TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.09 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -3.49pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 18.72% (prev 14.36%; Δ 4.36pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.13 (>3.0%) and CFO 11.37b > Net Income 9.44b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (35.31b) to EBITDA (14.38b) ratio: 2.46 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.34 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (471.5m) change vs 12m ago -3.68% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 34.34% (prev 35.83%; Δ -1.49pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 72.72% (prev 79.64%; Δ -6.92pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 30.01 (EBITDA TTM 14.38b / Interest Expense TTM 406.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 5.02
| (A) 0.13 = (Total Current Assets 46.76b - Total Current Liabilities 34.93b) / Total Assets 90.33b |
| (B) 0.69 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 62.16b / Total Assets 90.33b |
| (C) 0.14 = EBIT TTM 12.18b / Avg Total Assets 86.83b |
| (D) 0.93 = Book Value of Equity 66.62b / Total Liabilities 71.66b |
| Total Rating: 5.02 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 70.67
| 1. Piotroski 5.50pt = 0.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 3.26% = 1.63 |
| 3. FCF Margin 12.26% = 3.06 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 2.18 = 0.49 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 2.83 = -1.52 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 9.91% = 12.39 |
| 7. RoE 49.92% = 2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -13.19% = -0.66 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 3.70% = 0.46 |
| 10. EPS Trend 45.77% = 1.14 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 6.68% = 0.67 |
What is the price of CAT shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +3.11%, over one month by +6.90%, over three months by +20.72% and over the past year by +27.29%.
Is Caterpillar a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of CAT is around 509.22 USD . This means that CAT is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +16.81% (Margin of Safety).
Is CAT a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 11
- Buy: 3
- Hold: 14
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the CAT price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 454.1 | 4.2% |
| Analysts Target Price | 454.1 | 4.2% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 560.3 | 28.5% |
Last update: 2025-09-13 05:01
CAT Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 5.44b USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 21.9756
P/E Forward = 20.4082
P/S = 3.2008
P/B = 10.8297
P/EG = 1.8679
Beta = 1.409
Revenue TTM = 63.14b USD
EBIT TTM = 12.18b USD
EBITDA TTM = 14.38b USD
Long Term Debt = 27.95b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 12.80b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 40.75b USD (Calculated: Short Term 12.80b + Long Term 27.95b)
Net Debt = 35.31b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 237.40b USD (202.09b + Debt 40.75b - CCE 5.44b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 30.01 (Ebit TTM 12.18b / Interest Expense TTM 406.0m)
FCF Yield = 3.26% (FCF TTM 7.74b / Enterprise Value 237.40b)
FCF Margin = 12.26% (FCF TTM 7.74b / Revenue TTM 63.14b)
Net Margin = 14.95% (Net Income TTM 9.44b / Revenue TTM 63.14b)
Gross Margin = 34.34% ((Revenue TTM 63.14b - Cost of Revenue TTM 41.46b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 3.56 (Enterprise Value 237.40b / Book Value Of Equity 66.62b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.26% (Interest Expense 107.0m / Debt 40.75b)
Taxrate = 19.59% (2.63b / 13.42b)
NOPAT = 9.80b (EBIT 12.18b * (1 - 19.59%))
Current Ratio = 1.34 (Total Current Assets 46.76b / Total Current Liabilities 34.93b)
Debt / Equity = 2.18 (Debt 40.75b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 18.66b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.83 (Net Debt 35.31b / EBITDA 14.38b)
Debt / FCF = 5.26 (Debt 40.75b / FCF TTM 7.74b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 18.90b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 10.45% (Net Income 9.44b, Total Assets 90.33b )
RoE = 49.92% (Net Income TTM 9.44b / Total Stockholder Equity 18.90b)
RoCE = 26.01% (Ebit 12.18b / (Equity 18.90b + L.T.Debt 27.95b))
RoIC = 16.94% (NOPAT 9.80b / Invested Capital 57.84b)
WACC = 7.03% (E(202.09b)/V(242.84b) * Re(8.40%)) + (D(40.75b)/V(242.84b) * Rd(0.26%) * (1-Tc(0.20)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -99.24 | Cagr: -1.02%
Discount Rate = 8.40% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 76.08% ; FCFE base≈8.66b ; Y1≈8.17b ; Y5≈7.71b
Fair Price DCF = 275.7 (DCF Value 129.17b / Shares Outstanding 468.5m; 5y FCF grow -7.33% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: -13.19 | Revenue CAGR: 3.70%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -7.88
EPS Correlation: 45.77 | EPS CAGR: 6.68%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -44.10
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