Caterpillar, Inc.

Caterpillar, Inc.

828.40
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-58.34
(-6.58%)
23.21EPS
37.48P/E
402.04BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Caterpillar Inc. carries a market capitalization of 402.04B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 440.47B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap402.04B
Enterprise Value440.47B

Important Dates

Caterpillar Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 29, 2026.

Earnings Date10/29/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Caterpillar Inc. has 459.67M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding459.67M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Caterpillar Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 37.48. The price-to-sales ratio is 5.44, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 20.73.

PE Ratio37.48
PS Ratio5.44
PB Ratio20.73
P/TBV Ratio30.65
P/FCF Ratio30.10
P/OCF Ratio29.95

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Caterpillar Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 28.47 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 5.89 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 33.64 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Caterpillar Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 31.52, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 440.47B versus a market cap of 402.04B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales5.89
EV / EBITDA28.47
EV / EBIT33.64
EV / FCF31.52

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Caterpillar Inc. maintains a current ratio of 1.37, meaning it holds 1.4x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 232.78, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 29.25 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.37
Quick Ratio0.77
Debt / Equity232.78
Debt / EBITDA2.92
Interest Coverage29.25

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Caterpillar Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 56.99, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 16.16 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 11.24, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 18.15, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 640,214.18 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 116,725.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 2.57 indicates how many times Caterpillar Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)56.99
Return on Assets (ROA)11.24
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)16.16
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)18.15
Revenue Per Employee640,214.18
Employee Count116,725.00
Inventory Turnover2.57

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Caterpillar Inc. recorded 3.27B in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 23.51, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 13.92B, leaving 10.84B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax3.27B
Effective Tax Rate23.51

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on September 8, 2026, Caterpillar Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 94.48% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 431.91, while the 200-day moving average is 206.62.

52-Week Price Change94.48%
50-Day Moving Average431.91
200-Day Moving Average206.62

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Caterpillar Inc. generated 74.73B in revenue and converted that into 10.84B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 23.21. EBITDA reached 15.47B, while operating income came in at 13.09B.

Revenue74.73B
Gross Profit24.26B
Operating Income13.09B
Pretax Income13.92B
Net Income10.84B
EBITDA15.47B
EBIT13.09B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)23.21

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Caterpillar Inc. holds 6.71B in cash and equivalents against 45.15B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 38.43B. Total book value stands at 19.40B, with working capital of 14.66B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents6.71B
Total Debt45.15B
Net Debt38.43B
Equity (Book Value)19.40B
Book Value Per Share42.19
Working Capital14.66B

Cash Flow

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Caterpillar Inc. produced 13.57B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.

Operating Cash Flow13.57B
Free Cash Flow13.57B
FCF Per Share29.20

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Caterpillar Inc. posted a gross margin of 32.46, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 17.52 and net profit margin of 14.51 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin32.46
Operating Margin17.52
Pretax Margin18.63
Profit Margin14.51
EBITDA Margin20.70

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Caterpillar Inc. paid dividends of 6.05 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 25.95 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 3.32, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 1.39, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Caterpillar Inc. shareholders.

Dividend Per Share6.05
Payout Ratio25.95
Shareholder Yield1.39
FCF Yield3.32

Stock Splits

Caterpillar Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on July 14, 2005 with a 1:2 split ratio.

Last Split Date7/14/2005
Split Ratio1:2

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Caterpillar Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 5.33, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score5.33