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$382.34BExchangeNYSE
SectorIndustrialsIndustryAgricultural - Machinery
CountryUSCEOJoseph E. Creed
IPO Date1929-12-02CAGR5.94%
Employees118,000Websitewww.caterpillar.com
Div. Yield16.39%Payout Ratio29.49%
Buy Back Yield39.1%Total Yield55.49%
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Key metrics

Reported fundamentals and market-derived technical indicators.

Fundamentals Technicals
EV$344.33BP/E40.75Forward P/E27.26PEG1.47
P/S0.28P/B1.06P/CF1.61P/FCF1.71
Sales$70.75BSales 1Y11.85%Sales 3Y14.68%Sales 5Y64.55%
EPS$20.37EPS 1Y-2.05%EPS 3Y48.56%EPS 5Y221.6%
Sales QoQ-8.98%EPS QoQ6.84%Sales QoQ Avg5.56%EPS QoQ Avg6.85%
Gross Margin32.52%Operating Margin16.56%Profit Margin13.31%ROCE19.64%
ROA10%ROE48%Altman Z Score5.33Piotroski Score8
Current Ratio1.35Quick Ratio0.81Cash Ratio0.11Op. CF Ratio0.05
Debt/Equity2.31Debt/Assets0.45Lt Debt/Equity1.64Lt Debt/Cap.0.62
Intrst Cov.8.31Inventory Turnover2.43Asset Turnover0.74Receivables Turnover3.23
Enterprise Value$344.33BP/E Ratio40.75
Forward P/E27.26PEG Ratio1.47
P/S Ratio0.28P/B Ratio1.06
P/CF Ratio1.61P/FCF Ratio1.71
EPS$20.37EPS Growth 1Y-2.05%
EPS Growth 3Y48.56%EPS Growth 5Y221.6%
Revenue Growth 1Y11.85%Gross Margin0.33%
Operating Margin0.17%Profit Margin0.13%
ROE0.48%ROA0.1%
ROCE0.2%Current Ratio1.35
Quick Ratio0.81Cash Ratio0.11
Debt/Equity2.31Interest Coverage8.31
Altman Z Score5.33Piotroski Score8

Caterpillar (CAT) valuation & financials

Caterpillar (CAT) has a market capitalization of $382.34B and trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.8. It operates in the Industrials sector (Agricultural - Machinery).

Caterpillar's revenue grew +11.8% over the last year.

Caterpillar's next earnings report is scheduled for August 4, 2026 before market open; analysts estimate EPS of $6.21.

📈 Analysts estimate CAT EPS of $6.21 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 August 4, 2026 before market open. Analysts estimate EPS of $6.21.

What is Caterpillar's market cap?

Caterpillar (CAT) has a market capitalization of $382.34B.

What is CAT's P/E ratio?

Caterpillar trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.8, with trailing twelve-month EPS of $20.37.

How fast is Caterpillar growing?

Caterpillar's revenue grew +11.8% over the last year.

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