CATERPILLAR INC (1CAT.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:1CAT - US1491231015 - Common Stock
496.5 EUR
+47.5 (+10.58%)
Taking everything into account, 1CAT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 1CAT was compared to 107 industry peers in the Machinery industry. 1CAT has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 1CAT is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years 1CAT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.45%, 1CAT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.72% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 50.57%, 1CAT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 17.25%, 1CAT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.52% 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 8.77%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.45% | ||
| ROE | 50.57% | ||
| ROIC | 17.25% |
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 14.95%, 1CAT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.52% of the companies in the same industry.
1CAT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
1CAT's Operating Margin of 20.57% is amongst the best of the industry. 1CAT outperforms 92.52% of its industry peers.
1CAT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
1CAT has a Gross Margin (36.53%) 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 | 20.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.95% | ||
| GM | 36.53% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 1CAT is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1CAT has less shares outstanding
1CAT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for 1CAT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.53 indicates that 1CAT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.53, 1CAT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.78% of the companies in the same industry.
1CAT has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.26. This is a neutral value as 1CAT would need 5.26 years to pay back of all of its debts.
1CAT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.26. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1CAT outperforms 59.81% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.74 is on the high side and indicates that 1CAT has dependencies on debt financing.
1CAT has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.74) than 85.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.53 |
ROIC/WACC1.85
WACC9.3%
2.3 Liquidity
1CAT has a Current Ratio of 1.34. This is a normal value and indicates that 1CAT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of 1CAT (1.34) is worse than 60.75% of its industry peers.
1CAT has a Quick Ratio of 1.34. 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's Quick ratio of 0.81 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 1CAT is outperformed by 66.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
1CAT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -13.70%.
1CAT shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.64% yearly.
Looking at the last year, 1CAT shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.87% in the last 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)-13.7%
EPS 3Y26.49%
EPS 5Y14.64%
EPS Q2Q%-21.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.87%
Revenue growth 3Y8.34%
Revenue growth 5Y3.79%
Sales Q2Q%-0.72%
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 10.23% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.92% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-17.69%
EPS Next 2Y-0.99%
EPS Next 3Y4.86%
EPS Next 5Y10.23%
Revenue Next Year-0.2%
Revenue Next 2Y3.02%
Revenue Next 3Y4.15%
Revenue Next 5Y3.92%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 29.59, the valuation of 1CAT can be described as expensive.
1CAT's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
1CAT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.13.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 26.58, 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 71.96% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
1CAT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
73.83% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 1CAT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 1CAT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.36% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of 1CAT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.02
EPS Next 2Y-0.99%
EPS Next 3Y4.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.16%, 1CAT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.62, 1CAT has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, 1CAT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.16% |
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
1CAT pays out 28.60% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of 1CAT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28.6%
EPS Next 2Y-0.99%
EPS Next 3Y4.86%
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)63.14B
Net Income(TTM)9.44B
Analysts75
Price Target386.43 (-22.17%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.16% |
Yearly Dividend4.66
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.41%
DP28.6%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.88%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.57%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.19%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.61%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.57%
Max EPS beat(4)1.39%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.44%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)8.74%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)9.79%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.9%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.77%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.9%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.25%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.25%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.25%
PT rev (1m)3.36%
PT rev (3m)15.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.74%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.87%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.58 | ||
| P/S | 4.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.5 | ||
| P/B | 14.32 | ||
| P/tB | 20.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.64 |
EPS(TTM)16.78
EY3.38%
EPS(NY)18.68
Fwd EY3.76%
FCF(TTM)14.38
FCFY2.9%
OCF(TTM)21.12
OCFY4.25%
SpS117.28
BVpS34.66
TBVpS24.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.02
Graham Number114.4
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.45% | ||
| ROE | 50.57% | ||
| ROCE | 23.44% | ||
| ROIC | 17.25% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.97% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.17% | ||
| OM | 20.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.95% | ||
| GM | 36.53% | ||
| FCFM | 12.26% |
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 Turnover0.7
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.26 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.14 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 165.74% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.75% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.93% | ||
| Profit Quality | 82.02% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.53 |
F-Score5
WACC9.3%
ROIC/WACC1.85
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)-13.7%
EPS 3Y26.49%
EPS 5Y14.64%
EPS Q2Q%-21.2%
EPS Next Y-17.69%
EPS Next 2Y-0.99%
EPS Next 3Y4.86%
EPS Next 5Y10.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.87%
Revenue growth 3Y8.34%
Revenue growth 5Y3.79%
Sales Q2Q%-0.72%
Revenue Next Year-0.2%
Revenue Next 2Y3.02%
Revenue Next 3Y4.15%
Revenue Next 5Y3.92%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.31%
EBIT growth 3Y25.63%
EBIT growth 5Y9.59%
EBIT Next Year-5.47%
EBIT Next 3Y5.38%
EBIT Next 5Y10.41%
FCF growth 1Y6.61%
FCF growth 3Y23.12%
FCF growth 5Y15.76%
OCF growth 1Y13.25%
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.
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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 4 / 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 -17.69% in the next year.