CAT

$680.88-7.77 (-1.13%)

Market ClosedAs of Mar 20, 8:00 PM UTC

Caterpillar Inc.

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Peer Comparison

Whystock Valuation Model

Calculated using a trailing P/E relative model adjusted by sector ROE and historical growth.
Current Price$680.88
Potential Downside
25.9%
Whystock Fair Value$504.58
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Fundamentals

SectorIndustrials
IndustryFarm & Heavy Construction Machinery

Caterpillar Inc. manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives in the United States and internationally. Its Construction Industries segm...

Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$318.64B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
36.24
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.53
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROIC
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
44.27%
Quick Ratio
Tight liquidity. Monitor cash flow carefully against debt.
0.94

Recent News

Simply Wall St.
Mar 21, 2026

Is It Too Late To Consider Caterpillar (CAT) After A 105% One Year Surge?

If you are wondering whether Caterpillar at around US$680 per share still offers value, the starting point is to understand how its current price lines up against different valuation methods. The stock has had a strong 1 year return of 105.6%, while the 7 day return shows a 1.9% decline and the 30 day return shows a 9.5% decline. These sit alongside a 13.8% gain year to date, a very large 3 year return of 229.4%, and a 5 year return of 225.3%. These moves have kept Caterpillar on many...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Zacks
Mar 20, 2026

Top Stock Reports for NVIDIA, Caterpillar & KLA

NVIDIA, Caterpillar, and KLA lead the latest Zacks research, with AI, construction demand, and semiconductor growth driving gains.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Zacks
Mar 20, 2026

Caterpillar vs. Komatsu: Which Equipment Stock Has the Edge Now?

CAT edges KMTUY with stronger earnings momentum, growth outlook and returns despite higher valuation, making it the more compelling buy now.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
StockStory
Mar 19, 2026

1 High-Flying Stock Worth Your Attention and 2 We Find Risky

Expensive stocks often command premium valuations because the market thinks their business models are exceptional. However, the downside is that high expectations are already baked into their prices, leaving little room for error if they stumble even slightly.

BEARISH
Negative press. News cycle fixated on risk factors or misses.
Zacks
Mar 18, 2026

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Moves -1.19%: What You Should Know

In the closing of the recent trading day, Caterpillar (CAT) stood at $693.62, denoting a -1.19% move from the preceding trading day.

NEUTRAL
Neutral flow. Standard news cycle with no clear sentiment tilt.