Caterpillar, Inc.(CAT) - Stock detail

Caterpillar, Inc.

US
CAT
Caterpillar Inc.(Listing date: 12/02/1929)

Caterpillar Inc. was originally established as Caterpillar Tractor Co. in California in 1925 and renamed Caterpillar Inc. in Delaware in 1986. The company had sales and revenues of $53.8 billion in 2019 and is a global leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. It primarily conducts business through three main segments: Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation, and provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment. The company is also a leading exporter in the United States, establishing long-term cooperative relationships with customers worldwide through its global network of independent dealers and direct sales of certain products.

AI Rating

Rating methodology
Latest close (chg%)897.63+4.84%
Buy price
660.00
Target price690.00
Sell price931.35
P/E TTM45.27
P/E28.85
Confidence70%
Risk score80/100
AI Summary
Stock is severely overvalued with P/E of 45 and P/B of 23, representing 35-45% premium over fundamental range. High financial leverage (80% debt-to-assets) in rising rate environment combined with bearish technical breakdown creates unfavorable risk-reward. Strong fundamentals (dividend hike, backlog) are already priced in at current levels.

Alpha Score

0-10
  • Trend（Score 4/10）

    The technical picture shows bullish fatigue and high-volatility consolidation following a powerful rally, with the primary uptrend intact but short-term momentum weakened.

  • Valuation（Score 1/10）

    Valuation metrics indicate the stock is trading at a significant premium. The forward P/E is 28.85, trailing P/E is 45.27, P/B ratio is 22.88, and P/S-TTM is 5.85, all elevated compared to historical norms. The current price is substantially above reasonable fundamental price ranges, indicating overvaluation.

  • Financial strength（Score 4/10）
    Financial health shows adequate liquidity with a current ratio of 1.35, but a high debt-to-assets ratio of 80.47% indicates significant leverage and financial risk. The quick ratio of 0.81 suggests inventory-heavy current assets.
  • Profitability（Score 6/10）
    Profitability shows strong recent quarterly performance with Q1 2026 revenue growth of 22.22% and net income growth of 27.26%, but full-year 2025 results showed slowing growth and declining net income. Return metrics are strong but amplified by high leverage.
  • Sentiment（Score 0/10）
    No summary available
Latest price
$897.63+4.84%
Market cap413.61B
P/E TTM45.27
P/E28.85
Volume3.41M
Turnover3.02B