CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:1CAT - US1491231015 - Common Stock
496.5 EUR
+47.5 (+10.58%)
1CAT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 109 industry peers in the Machinery industry. 1CAT scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, 1CAT is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1CAT had positive earnings in the past year.
1CAT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
1CAT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
1CAT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
1CAT has a better Return On Assets (9.89%) than 87.16% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 44.89%, 1CAT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.25% of the companies in the same industry.
1CAT has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.47%) than 91.74% of its industry peers.
1CAT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.90%. This is significantly above the industry average of 8.90%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of 1CAT (14.34%) is better than 92.66% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1CAT has grown nicely.
1CAT has a Operating Margin of 19.93%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1CAT outperforms 91.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1CAT has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 35.53%, 1CAT is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.20% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1CAT has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for 1CAT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for 1CAT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
1CAT has an Altman-Z score of 4.49. This indicates that 1CAT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.49, 1CAT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.16% 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.
1CAT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.34. This is in the better half of the industry: 1CAT outperforms 61.47% of its industry peers.
1CAT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.56. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.56, 1CAT is doing worse than 85.32% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.49 |
ROIC/WACC1.77
WACC9.32%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.38 indicates that 1CAT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
1CAT has a Current ratio (1.38) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
The Quick ratio of 1CAT (0.86) is worse than 61.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
1CAT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -13.32%.
Measured over the past years, 1CAT shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.64% on average per year.
1CAT shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.51%.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, 1CAT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.73% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, 1CAT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.92% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-15.51%
EPS Next 2Y0.21%
EPS Next 3Y6.26%
EPS Next 5Y14.73%
Revenue Next Year1.03%
Revenue Next 2Y4.02%
Revenue Next 3Y4.91%
Revenue Next 5Y3.92%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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 30.11, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 1CAT.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as 1CAT.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of 1CAT to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.06), we can say 1CAT is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.10, 1CAT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
1CAT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. 1CAT is more expensive than 71.56% of the companies in the same industry.
1CAT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 32.73.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1CAT is valued a bit more expensive than 73.39% 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 | 28.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.75 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
1CAT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.06
EPS Next 2Y0.21%
EPS Next 3Y6.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1CAT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.06%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.60, 1CAT has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.06, 1CAT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.06% |
5.2 History
The dividend of 1CAT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.41%!
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 2Y0.21%
EPS Next 3Y6.26%
BIT:1CAT (11/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
496.5
+47.5 (+10.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners71.95%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap232.60B
Revenue(TTM)64.67B
Net Income(TTM)9.27B
Analysts73.13
Price Target424.49 (-14.5%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.06% |
Yearly Dividend4.68
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)9.85%
PT rev (3m)20.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.1 | ||
| P/S | 4.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.84 | ||
| P/B | 13.02 | ||
| P/tB | 17.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.75 |
EPS(TTM)16.49
EY3.32%
EPS(NY)19.02
Fwd EY3.83%
FCF(TTM)17.68
FCFY3.56%
OCF(TTM)25.03
OCFY5.04%
SpS119.41
BVpS38.14
TBVpS27.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.06
Graham Number118.96
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 | 4.49 |
F-Score5
WACC9.32%
ROIC/WACC1.77
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-15.51%
EPS Next 2Y0.21%
EPS Next 3Y6.26%
EPS Next 5Y14.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.51%
Revenue growth 3Y8.34%
Revenue growth 5Y3.79%
Sales Q2Q%9.51%
Revenue Next Year1.03%
Revenue Next 2Y4.02%
Revenue Next 3Y4.91%
Revenue Next 5Y3.92%
EBIT growth 1Y-13.68%
EBIT growth 3Y25.63%
EBIT growth 5Y9.59%
EBIT Next Year-5.47%
EBIT Next 3Y5.38%
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 6 / 10 to 1CAT.MI.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 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.
Can you provide the financial health for 1CAT stock?
The financial health rating of CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) is 5 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for 1CAT stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) is expected to decline by -15.51% in the next year.