CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:1CAT - US1491231015 - Common Stock
544 EUR
-13 (-2.33%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to 1CAT. 1CAT was compared to 115 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While 1CAT has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 1CAT is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year 1CAT was profitable.
- 1CAT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 1CAT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years 1CAT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of 1CAT (9.89%) is better than 86.96% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 44.89%, 1CAT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.47%, 1CAT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.17% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 1CAT is significantly above the industry average of 8.97%.
| 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
- 1CAT has a better Profit Margin (14.34%) than 92.17% of its industry peers.
- 1CAT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- 1CAT's Operating Margin of 19.93% is amongst the best of the industry. 1CAT outperforms 89.57% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1CAT has grown nicely.
- 1CAT has a Gross Margin (35.53%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1CAT 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 1CAT is creating value.
- 1CAT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- 1CAT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- 1CAT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- 1CAT has an Altman-Z score of 4.74. This indicates that 1CAT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.74, 1CAT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- 1CAT has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.34. This is a neutral value as 1CAT would need 4.34 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.34, 1CAT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.56 is on the high side and indicates that 1CAT has dependencies on debt financing.
- 1CAT's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.56 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 1CAT is outperformed by 86.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.74 |
ROIC/WACC1.72
WACC9.57%
2.3 Liquidity
- 1CAT has a Current Ratio of 1.38. This is a normal value and indicates that 1CAT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- 1CAT has a Current ratio (1.38) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 1CAT has a Quick Ratio of 1.38. This is a bad value and indicates that 1CAT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- 1CAT has a Quick ratio of 0.86. This is in the lower half of the industry: 1CAT underperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for 1CAT have decreased strongly by -13.32% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.64% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has decreased by -1.51% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, 1CAT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.79% on average per year.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.73% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.38% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-13.6%
EPS Next 2Y1.27%
EPS Next 3Y6.79%
EPS Next 5Y14.73%
Revenue Next Year2.29%
Revenue Next 2Y5.13%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 33.50, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 1CAT.
- 1CAT's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.32, 1CAT is valued a bit more expensive.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 28.44, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 1CAT.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1CAT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 70.43% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.30, 1CAT is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 1CAT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. 1CAT is more expensive than 77.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- 1CAT's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 31.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of 1CAT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.29
EPS Next 2Y1.27%
EPS Next 3Y6.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- 1CAT has a yearly dividend return of 0.93%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.50, 1CAT has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.86, 1CAT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.93% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of 1CAT grows each year by 7.41%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.41%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 29.36% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1CAT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- 1CAT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP29.36%
EPS Next 2Y1.27%
EPS Next 3Y6.79%
BIT:1CAT (1/21/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
544
-13 (-2.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-29 2026-01-29/bmo
Inst Owners74.11%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap254.58B
Revenue(TTM)64.67B
Net Income(TTM)9.27B
Analysts74.55
Price Target518.97 (-4.6%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.93% |
Yearly Dividend4.66
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.41%
DP29.36%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)1.69%
PT rev (3m)34.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.44 | ||
| P/S | 4.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.05 | ||
| P/B | 14.47 | ||
| P/tB | 19.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.73 |
EPS(TTM)16.24
EY2.99%
EPS(NY)19.13
Fwd EY3.52%
FCF(TTM)17.43
FCFY3.2%
OCF(TTM)24.68
OCFY4.54%
SpS117.72
BVpS37.6
TBVpS27.39
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.29
Graham Number117.22
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 | 4.74 |
F-Score5
WACC9.57%
ROIC/WACC1.72
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 Year2.29%
Revenue Next 2Y5.13%
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 / 1CAT.MI FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to 1CAT.MI.
What is the valuation status of CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) is 33.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 14.47.
What is the financial health of CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) stock?
The financial health rating of CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) is 5 / 10.