Caterpillar (CAT) Financial Analysis & Valuation | Quarter Chart

Caterpillar Inc. manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines worldwide. Its Construction Industries segment offers asphalt pavers, backhoe loaders, compactors, cold planers, compact track and multi-terrain loaders, excavators,... more
Caterpillar Inc. manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas en... more

Company facts

Reported company information and share structure.

Company Share structure
Market Cap$373.59BExchangeNYSE
SectorIndustrialsIndustryAgricultural - Machinery
CountryUSCEOJoseph E. Creed
IPO Date1929-12-02CAGR5.94%
Employees118,000Websitewww.caterpillar.com
Div. Yield1.19%Payout Ratio26%
Buy Back Yield4.32%Total Yield5.51%
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Key metrics

Reported fundamentals and market-derived technical indicators.

Fundamentals Technicals
EV$498.53BP/E34.05Forward P/E25.65PEG-2.64
P/S3.16P/B12.14P/CF17.35P/FCF17.93
Sales$74.73BSales 1Y18.36%Sales 3Y15.37%Sales 5Y62.84%
EPS$23.82EPS 1Y-21.26%EPS 3Y-3.67%EPS 5Y94.23%
Sales QoQ17.96%EPS QoQ-100%Sales QoQ Avg5.98%EPS QoQ Avg-20.65%
Gross Margin33.87%Operating Margin17.52%Profit Margin14.5%ROCE20.84%
ROA11%ROE54%Altman Z Score4.88Piotroski Score8
Current Ratio1.37Quick Ratio0.85Cash Ratio0.17Op. CF Ratio0.11
Debt/Equity2.33Debt/Assets0.44Lt Debt/Equity1.65Lt Debt/Cap.0.62
Intrst Cov.11.98Inventory Turnover2.4Asset Turnover0.73Receivables Turnover3.11
Enterprise Value$498.53BP/E Ratio34.05
Forward P/E25.65PEG Ratio-2.64
P/S Ratio3.16P/B Ratio12.14
P/CF Ratio17.35P/FCF Ratio17.93
EPS$23.82EPS Growth 1Y-21.26%
EPS Growth 3Y-3.67%EPS Growth 5Y94.23%
Revenue Growth 1Y18.36%Gross Margin0.34%
Operating Margin0.18%Profit Margin0.14%
ROE0.54%ROA0.11%
ROCE0.21%Current Ratio1.37
Quick Ratio0.85Cash Ratio0.17
Debt/Equity2.33Interest Coverage11.98
Altman Z Score4.88Piotroski Score8

Caterpillar (CAT) valuation & financials

Caterpillar (CAT) has a market capitalization of $373.59B and trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.0. It operates in the Industrials sector (Agricultural - Machinery).

Caterpillar's revenue grew +18.4% over the last year.

Caterpillar's next earnings report is scheduled for November 4, 2026 before market open; analysts estimate EPS of $6.93. Check the earnings calendar to see all companies reporting this week.

📈 Analysts estimate CAT EPS of $6.93 for the upcoming quarter. See Caterpillar revenue & EPS analyst forecasts for the next four quarters with Quarter Chart Premium.

Caterpillar (CAT) — frequently asked questions

When does Caterpillar (CAT) report earnings next?

Caterpillar is expected to report earnings on November 4, 2026 before market open. Analysts estimate EPS of $6.93.

What is Caterpillar's market cap?

Caterpillar (CAT) has a market capitalization of $373.59B.

What is CAT's P/E ratio?

Caterpillar trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.0, with trailing twelve-month EPS of $23.82.

How fast is Caterpillar growing?

Caterpillar's revenue grew +18.4% over the last year.

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