Fiscal Year: January - December
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), listed on the NYSE, has a market capitalization of $. As of Jul 05, 2025, the stock is trading at $397.86 per share, offering investors a clear view of its current market value. Caterpillar Inc. is a prominent player in the industry sector, attracting both institutional and retail investors due to its performance and potential.
With a P/E ratio of 19.39, investors can assess the stock's valuation in comparison to its earnings. A P/E ratio is a crucial indicator for value investors, showing whether the stock is over or undervalued relative to its current earnings. Caterpillar Inc. also offers a dividend yield of 1.52%, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors who seek regular dividends.
Our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis reveals that Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) may be overvalued compared to its intrinsic worth. However, to see the exact DCF fair value, please Login or Upgrade for access.
The proprietary SS Score for Caterpillar Inc. is a unique metric that analyzes the company's financial health and growth potential. The score takes into account critical factors such as revenue growth, net income, free cash flow (FCF) compound annual growth rate (CAGR), the trend of shares outstanding, and the debt-to-FCF ratio. This helps investors to make a more informed decision, as an undervalued stock might still have poor financial fundamentals.
To view the detailed SS Score for Caterpillar Inc., Login or Upgrade for access.
The Price to Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) ratio for Caterpillar Inc. is 23.76, offering insights into how much investors are paying for the company's free cash flow. A lower P/FCF ratio typically suggests that the stock is undervalued, while a higher ratio may indicate overvaluation.
In summary, Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) has shown consistent financial performance, as illustrated by the financial charts above, which track its revenue growth, net income, free cash flow, and shares outstanding over the past several years. These metrics provide investors with key insights into the company's past and projected future performance. Investors should use the SS Score alongside the DCF Fair Value to make better-informed decisions about whether to buy or hold the stock.
*This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always read the company's 10-K filings and do your own research before making any investment decisions.
Whether Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is a good stock to buy depends on various factors, including its financial health, market conditions, and your investment strategy. Our analysis indicates that the stock may be overvalued compared to its intrinsic value. However, it is important to assess the SS Score and review the company's fundamentals before making any investment decisions.
The fair value of Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is determined through our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis. This value represents the intrinsic worth of the stock based on its expected future cash flows. To view the specific fair value, consider subscribing to our service for complete access.
The SS Score is a proprietary financial quality metric that assesses factors such as revenue growth, net income, free cash flow growth, and debt levels. It helps investors evaluate the overall financial health of Caterpillar Inc.. To access the full SS Score, consider upgrading your subscription.
Caterpillar Inc. is a significant player in the industry sector, with a market capitalization of $ and a competitive P/E ratio of 19.39. Investors should compare these metrics with industry peers to gauge whether Caterpillar Inc. is outperforming or underperforming within its sector.
A collapsing U.S. dollar is reshaping the global investing landscape, and seven U.S. companies with strong international sales could be the biggest winners if the greenback keeps sliding into the seco...
Inflation isn't just back, it's becoming policy. From skewed CPI data to deficit-driven dollar moves, we're entering a new and lasting macro era. The U.S. may now prefer higher inflation to fix its ba...
Dividend Aristocrats have underperformed the S&P 500 in 2025, with NOBL up 1.77% versus SPY's 5.55% year-to-date gain. Dividend growth remains healthy, with 44 out of 69 Aristocrats already raising pa...
IRVING, Texas , June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) will host its 2025 Investor Day Nov. 4, in the Dallas area, beginning at 9:00 a.m. CST. Chief Executive Officer Joe Creed and...
Netflix (NFLX) gets a price target hike to $1,500 at Wells Fargo. Rick Ducat and Kevin Green break down the technical perspective for the streaming giant, and what is behind the bullish target.
I reiterate my buy rating on Caterpillar, citing its recent dividend hike and resilient shareholder-friendly actions amid macro uncertainty. Despite weak Q1 results and EPS downgrades, CAT's robust pr...
SOUTH BEND, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SouthBank Legal is pleased to announce that Brendan J. Gardiner has joined the firm as a Partner. Based in Boston, MA, Gardiner will focus his practice on helping co...
BofA Securities analyst Michael Feniger maintained a Buy Rating on Caterpillar, Inc. CAT on Monday, with a price target of $385.
Steve Weiss, founder and managing partner of Short Hills Capital Partners, joins CNBC's “Halftime Report” to detail his latest buys.
IRVING, Texas , June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) voted today to raise the quarterly dividend by 10 cents, a seven percent increase, to one dollar an...
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) stock has lagged behind the S&P 500 index over the previous six months, falling by 12% in contrast to the S&P 500's 2% drop. This underachievement corresponds with low dealer in...
Dividend growth remains robust for select companies, with Casey's, Oil-Dri, and Matson poised for double-digit increases based on strong earnings and expansion. Caterpillar and Kroger are expected to ...
Dividend Aristocrats have slightly outperformed the S&P 500 year-to-date, despite underperforming in April and May. Dividend growth remains robust, with 41 of 69 Aristocrats announcing increases in 20...
Dow jumps 500 points after Trump delays EU tariffs. Tech stocks and blue chips like Nike and Caterpillar lead today's US stock market rally.
I'm highlighting 6 blue-chip stocks likely to announce dividend increases in June 2025, based on their consistent historical patterns. Dividend growth is crucial for my financial freedom strategy, esp...
Caterpillar's resilience shines as internal strengths offset sector cyclicality, despite recent sales declines and tariff headwinds. CAT reported record $5B organic backlog growth and $35B total backl...
I focus on anticipating market shifts, applying a big-picture, thematic approach to find alpha where others aren't looking. Despite market fragility and high valuations, I'm actively buying cyclical d...
Jim Cramer breaks down why he's keeping an eye on shares of Caterpillar.
Equipment at Association of Equipment Manufacturers' National Mall event imagines future of manufacturing and construction IRVING, Texas , May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) tod...
The bulldozer and dump-truck maker's stock rises after Baird turns bullish, citing a “revenue tailwind” from the de-escalation of the U.S.-China trade row.
Below estimates were sourced from SimplyWallSt and are intended for educational purposes only as a baseline for the analysis.
| Year | FCF Estimate | % | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.96B | 1.63% | Est @1.6% |
| 2026 | 9.11B | 1.60% | Analyst x9 |
| 2027 | 10.67B | 17.13% | Analyst x5 |
| 2028 | 12.59B | 18.04% | Analyst x2 |
| 2029 | 13.24B | 5.15% | Analyst x2 |
| 2030 | 13.65B | 3.09% | Est @3.1% |
| 2031 | 14.03B | 2.82% | Est @2.8% |
| 2032 | 14.40B | 2.64% | Est @2.6% |
| 2033 | 14.76B | 2.51% | Est @2.5% |
| 2034 | 15.10B | 2.25% | Est @2.3% |
Below are the FCF estimates with the discount factor and the calculated present value with the terminal value that led the results above.
| Year | FCF | Discount Factor | PV of Future FCF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023A | 9.79B | 1.00 | 9.79B |
| 2024A | 8.82B | 1.00 | 8.82B |
| 2025E | 8.96B | 1.10 | 8.17B |
| 2026E | 9.11B | 1.20 | 7.57B |
| 2027E | 10.67B | 1.32 | 8.09B |
| 2028E | 12.59B | 1.45 | 8.70B |
| 2029E | 13.24B | 1.59 | 8.34B |
| 2030E | 13.65B | 1.74 | 7.84B |
| 2031E | 14.03B | 1.91 | 7.35B |
| 2032E | 14.40B | 2.09 | 6.88B |
| 2033E | 14.76B | 2.30 | 6.43B |
| 2034E | 15.10B | 2.52 | 6.00B |
| Terminal | 215.67B | 2.52 | 85.65B |
The information given by Studying Stocks and provided in the web and/or mobile applications (Platforms) is only factual information and should not be considered financial advice.
Any information contained in this website has been prepared without considering your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should not rely on any advice and/or information contained in this website and before making any investment decision we recommend that you consider whether it is appropriate for your situation and seek appropriate financial, taxation and legal advice.
When creating an account, you acknowledge that you are:
We retain the right to cancel your account for any reason, or refuse your account creation request.
The information on our Platforms is not comprehensive and is intended to provide a summary of the subject matter covered. While we use all reasonable attempts to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data and information on our Platforms, to the extent permitted by law, we make no warranty regarding the information on these Platforms. You should monitor any changes to the information contained on these Platforms.
Furthermore we make no commitments in regards to the minimum amount of uptime that our platforms will maintain, although we will make ever reasonable attempt to ensure that the platforms are operational. Therefore, any reference of "latest", "current" and related words about the financial data presented here may not be up to date with the financial markets or represent reality of the information.
We are not liable to you or anyone else if interference with or damage to your computer systems occurs in connection with the use of these Platforms or a linked website. You must take your own precautions to ensure that whatever you select for your use from our Platforms is free of viruses or anything else (such as worms or Trojan horses) that may interfere with or damage the operations of your computer systems.
We may, from time to time and without notice, change or add to the Platforms (including the Terms) or the information, products or services described in it. However, we do not undertake to keep the Platforms updated. We are not liable to you or anyone else if errors occur in the information or the Platforms is not up-to-date.
Our Platforms may contain links to websites operated by third parties. Those links are provided for convenience and may not remain current or be maintained. Unless expressly stated otherwise, we do not endorse and are not responsible for the content on those linked websites and have no control over or rights in those linked websites.
These Platforms are for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, commercially exploit, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any Content, software, products or services contained within these Platforms. You may not use these Platforms, or any of its Content, to further any commercial purpose, including any advertising or advertising revenue generation activity on your own website.
You must not do any act that we would deem to be inappropriate, is unlawful or is prohibited by any laws applicable to these Platforms, including but not limited to:
If we allow you to post any information to our Platforms, we have the right to take down this information at our sole discretion and without notice.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we make no warranties or representations about these Platforms or the Content, including but not limited to warranties or representations that they will be complete, accurate or up-to-date, that access will be uninterrupted or error-free or free from viruses, or that these Platforms will be secure.
We reserve the right to restrict, suspend or terminate without notice your access to these Platforms, any Content, or any feature of these Platforms at any time without notice and we will not be responsible for any loss, cost, damage or liability that may arise as a result.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event shall we be liable for any direct and indirect loss, damage or expense – irrespective of the manner in which it occurs – which may be suffered due to your use of our Platforms and/or the information or materials contained on it, or as a result of the inaccessibility of these Platforms and/or the fact that certain information or materials contained on it are incorrect, incomplete or not up-to-date.
This website utilises cookies. If you do not have cookies enabled in your web browser some functions of the site may not work as intended.
