Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Financial Ratios

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) has an ST Score of 60.9 (B), on our 0–100 scale where higher is stronger. The ST Score combines eight factor grades — valuation, profitability, financial strength, momentum, growth, forecast, sentiment and Piotroski — into a single A+ to F rating.

Analysts rate CAT a Buy, with a price target of $974.50 (+34.4% vs the current price). Our ST Score grades it B (60.9/100). The ST Score is a data-driven signal, not a recommendation.

Valuation F, Profitability A, Financial Strength C-, Momentum C+, Growth A-, Forecast B+, Sentiment A-.

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) earns a valuation grade of F, measured against Agricultural - Machinery peers. The valuation factor looks at multiples such as P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA and free cash flow yield.

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) earns a growth grade of A-, measured against Agricultural - Machinery peers. The growth factor looks at revenue, earnings and cash flow growth over recent quarters and years.

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) earns a profitability grade of A, measured against Agricultural - Machinery peers. The profitability factor looks at margins and returns such as gross margin, net margin, ROE and ROIC.

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) earns a financial strength grade of C-, measured against Agricultural - Machinery peers. The financial strength factor looks at debt levels, liquidity and coverage ratios.

The average analyst price target for Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is $974.50 from 57 analysts, which is +34.4% versus the recent price of $725.24.

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) has a Piotroski F-Score of 8 out of 9. The Piotroski score checks nine accounting signals covering profitability, leverage and operating efficiency; scores of 8–9 are considered strong and 0–2 weak.