Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Caterpillar Inc (CAT) - $624.99 as of 1/7/2026 5:24:19 PM EST
Total Score
11 out of 30
Safety Score
66 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for CAT
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for CAT
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for CAT
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for CAT
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for CAT (66 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for CAT
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | CAT |
| Company Name | Caterpillar Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is a premier American multinational corporation recognized for its expertise in the design, manufacture, and marketing of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and related financial services. As a cornerstone of the Fortune 100, Caterpillar's extensive global footprint is bolstered by a comprehensive dealer network, enabling the company to serve a wide range of industries, including construction, agriculture, and energy. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and technological advancement, Caterpillar aims to enhance operational efficiency while proactively addressing environmental challenges, solidifying its position as a responsible leader in the heavy equipment sector. |
| Sector Name | INDUSTRIALS |
| Industry Name | FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 1/29/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 624.99 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 227.58 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 1/7/2026 5:24:19 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 2,706,762 |
| Average Daily Volume | 2,555,292 |
| 52-Week High | 627.50 |
| 52-Week Low | 264.25 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 136.51% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 30.77 |
| Industry PE | 33.80 |
| Sector PE | 48.36 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 21.03 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 38.80 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 24.80 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 108.05 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 1.38 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 16.11 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 44.14 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 13.56 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 3.74 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 5.94 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 4.34 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.53 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 51.17 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 13 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 1 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 467,980,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 292,482,820,200 |
| Institutional Ownership | 74.02% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 1/20/2026 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 1.5100 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 1.5100 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 5.84 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.94% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 6.04 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 0.97% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 21 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.02% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.58% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 3.42% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 1.70% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 6.93% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 12.67% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 30.03% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -3.60% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 4.42% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 19.45 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 13.92 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 21.90 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 9,263,000,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 10,792,000,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 10,335,000,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 9.50% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 3.79% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 17.70% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 7,538,000,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 6,889,000,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 6,978,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -20,198,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -20,565,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 27,454,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 24,533,000,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 27,736,000,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.42 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.43 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 19,491,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 19,494,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 20,658,000,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 7,779,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 16.62 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 8,820,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 9,793,000,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.65 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 4.36 |
| MACD Signal | 5.39 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 405.88 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 531.49 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 657.09 |
| Beta | 1.56 |
| RSI | 62.42 |
| 50-Day SMA | 423.58 |
| 150-Day SMA | 339.65 |
| 200-Day SMA | 304.66 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/5/2026 7:33:29 PM EST |