Caterpillar Inc.
New York Stock ExchangeTotal Valuation
Caterpillar Inc. carries a market capitalization of 360.55B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 527.94B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.
| Market Cap | 360.55B |
| Enterprise Value | 527.94B |
Share Statistics
Caterpillar Inc. currently has 459.67M shares outstanding.
| Shares Outstanding | 459.67M |
| Owned by Insiders (%) | N/A |
| Owned by Institutions (%) | N/A |
Valuation Ratios
Caterpillar Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 45.64. The price-to-sales ratio is 6.62, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 25.24.
| PE Ratio | 45.64 |
| PS Ratio | 6.62 |
| PB Ratio | 25.24 |
| P/TBV Ratio | 37.32 |
| P/FCF Ratio | 36.65 |
| P/OCF Ratio | 36.47 |
Enterprise Valuation
On an enterprise value basis, Caterpillar Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 34.12 and an EV/FCF ratio of 37.78. The EV/Sales ratio of 7.06 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 40.33 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.
| EV / Sales | 7.06 |
| EV / EBITDA | 34.12 |
| EV / EBIT | 40.33 |
| EV / FCF | 37.78 |
Financial Position
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 Ratio | 1.37 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.77 |
| Debt / Equity | 232.78 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.92 |
| Interest Coverage | 29.25 |
Financial Efficiency
Caterpillar Inc. posts a return on equity of 56.99 and a return on invested capital of 16.16.
| 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 Employee | N/A |
| Employee Count | N/A |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.57 |
Taxes
Over the trailing twelve months, Caterpillar Inc. has paid 3.27B in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 23.51.
| Income Tax | 3.27B |
| Effective Tax Rate | 23.51 |
Stock Price Statistics
Caterpillar Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 73.68304% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 845.72, while the 200-day moving average is 781.79.
| Beta (5Y) | N/A |
| 52-Week Price Change | 73.68304% |
| 50-Day Moving Average | 845.72 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | 781.79 |
| Average Volume (20 Days) | N/A |
Income Statement
Over the trailing twelve months, 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.
| Revenue | 74.73B |
| Gross Profit | 24.26B |
| Operating Income | 13.09B |
| Pretax Income | 13.92B |
| Net Income | 10.84B |
| EBITDA | 15.47B |
| EBIT | 13.09B |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | 23.21 |
Balance Sheet
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 Equivalents | 6.71B |
| Total Debt | 45.15B |
| Net Debt | 38.43B |
| Equity (Book Value) | 19.40B |
| Book Value Per Share | 42.19 |
| Working Capital | 14.66B |
Cash Flow
Caterpillar Inc. produced 13.57B in operating cash flow over the past twelve months.
| Operating Cash Flow | 13.57B |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | 13.57B |
| FCF Per Share | 29.20 |
Margins
Caterpillar Inc. operates with 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 Margin | 32.46 |
| Operating Margin | 17.52 |
| Pretax Margin | 18.63 |
| Profit Margin | 14.51 |
| EBITDA Margin | 20.70 |
Dividends & Yields
The company's payout ratio of 25.95 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.
| Dividend Per Share | 6.05 |
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
| Payout Ratio | 25.95 |
| Shareholder Yield | 1.14 |
| FCF Yield | 2.73 |
Stock Splits
Caterpillar Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on July 14, 2005 with a 1:2 split ratio.
| Last Split Date | 7/14/2005 |
| Split Ratio | 1:2 |
Scores
Caterpillar Inc. posts an Altman Z-Score of 5.96, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.
| Altman Z-Score | 5.96 |