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84.25 (1y: -3%)
Market Cap 55.59 B P/E(ttm) 11.30
Enterprise Value 90.09 B P/B 3.10
CAT- NYSE (USA)
Caterpillar Inc
  • Currently 3/5
Business Predictability Rank: 3-Star
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 3-Star stocks: 8.2% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 11%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a companyย’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 6/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt 0.137
CAT's Cash to Debt is ranked lower than
60% of the 160 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 0.63 vs. CAT: 0.137 )
CAT' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.02   Max: 0.15
Current: 0.14
0.02
0.15
Equity to Asset 0.196
CAT's Equity to Asset is ranked lower than
61% of the 160 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 0.44 vs. CAT: 0.196 )
CAT' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: 0.09   Max: 0.21
Current: 0.2
0.09
0.21
Interest Coverage 7.3
CAT's Interest Coverage is ranked higher than
69% of the 160 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 6.30 vs. CAT: 7.3 )
CAT' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 0   Max: 7
Current: 7.3
0
7
F-Score: 6
Z-Score: 2.06
M-Score: -2.51
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the companyย’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
ย•ย•3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rankย•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 7/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 13.00
CAT's Operating margin (%) is ranked higher than
91% of the 160 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 6.70 vs. CAT: 13.00 )
CAT' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: 1.8   Max: 13
Current: 13
1.8
13
Net-margin (%) 8.6
CAT's Net-margin (%) is ranked higher than
88% of the 160 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 3.70 vs. CAT: 8.6 )
CAT' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: 2.8   Max: 8.6
Current: 8.6
2.8
8.6
ROE (%) 32.4
CAT's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
96% of the 160 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 8.10 vs. CAT: 32.4 )
CAT' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: 10.2   Max: 58.4
Current: 32.4
10.2
58.4
ROA (%) 6.4
CAT's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
85% of the 160 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 3.60 vs. CAT: 6.4 )
CAT' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: 1.5   Max: 7
Current: 6.4
1.5
7
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 23.70
CAT's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked higher than
90% of the 160 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 12.90 vs. CAT: 23.70 )
CAT' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: 2.3   Max: 23.7
Current: 23.7
2.3
23.7
Revenue Growth (%) 17.4
CAT's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked higher than
94% of the 160 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 1.40 vs. CAT: 17.4 )
CAT' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: -3.9   Max: 17.4
Current: 17.4
-3.9
17.4
EBITDA Growth (%) 38.3
CAT's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked higher than
95% of the 160 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. CAT: 38.3 )
CAT' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: -16.4   Max: 38.3
Current: 38.3
-16.4
38.3
EPS Growth (%) 56.1
CAT's EPS Growth (%) is ranked higher than
97% of the 160 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. CAT: 56.1 )
CAT' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: -27.5   Max: 56.1
Current: 56.1
-27.5
56.1
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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

CAT Guru Trades in Q2 2012

David Dreman 9,076 sh (New)
Paul Tudor Jones 6,000 sh (New)
Richard Snow 20,000 sh (New)
Bruce Kovner 36,306 sh (New)
Steven Cohen 567,850 sh (+561.01%)
Jim Simons 2,647,200 sh (+212.17%)
Ray Dalio 145,887 sh (+102.94%)
RS Investment Management 25,350 sh (+77.52%)
Pioneer Investments 5,651 sh (+46.74%)
Tom Russo 790 sh (+1.94%)
Tom Gayner 246,634 sh (+1.23%)
Bill Frels 4,805 sh (unchged)
Ruane Cunniff 74,643 sh (unchged)
Bill Gates 10,090,400 sh (unchged)
Joel Greenblatt Sold Out
John Keeley Sold Out
Louis Moore Bacon Sold Out
John Burbank Sold Out
Murray Stahl 8,759 sh (-0.85%)
Ken Fisher 3,858,187 sh (-2.82%)
John Buckingham 6,844 sh (-4.96%)
PRIMECAP Management 5,219,013 sh (-5.61%)
Dodge & Cox 83,592 sh (-6.03%)
Mario Gabelli 12,540 sh (-8.37%)
Jeremy Grantham 62,087 sh (-56.67%)
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Q3 2012

CAT Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Louis Moore Bacon 27,500 sh (New)
Pioneer Investments 115,309 sh (+1940.51%)
David Dreman 111,030 sh (+1123.34%)
RS Investment Management 29,750 sh (+17.36%)
Bill Frels 4,965 sh (+3.33%)
Bill Gates 10,260,857 sh (+1.69%)
Murray Stahl 8,759 sh (unchged)
Ruane Cunniff 74,643 sh (unchged)
Signature Select Canadian Fund Sold Out
Richard Snow Sold Out
Bruce Kovner Sold Out
Jeremy Grantham Sold Out
Tom Gayner 246,200 sh (-0.18%)
Dodge & Cox 82,992 sh (-0.72%)
John Buckingham 6,769 sh (-1.1%)
Tom Russo 775 sh (-1.9%)
PRIMECAP Management 5,117,828 sh (-1.94%)
Paul Tudor Jones 3,700 sh (-38.33%)
Mario Gabelli 7,455 sh (-40.55%)
Ray Dalio 51,587 sh (-64.64%)
Jim Simons 443,800 sh (-83.24%)
Steven Cohen 58,063 sh (-89.77%)
Ken Fisher 41,931 sh (-98.91%)
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Q4 2012

CAT Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Joel Greenblatt 4,100 sh (New)
Bruce Kovner 124,308 sh (New)
Jim Simons 1,344,000 sh (+202.84%)
Steven Cohen 165,070 sh (+184.29%)
Louis Moore Bacon 40,000 sh (+45.45%)
Bill Gates 10,260,857 sh (unchged)
Tom Russo 775 sh (unchged)
Paul Tudor Jones Sold Out
RS Investment Management Sold Out
Ray Dalio Sold Out
Tom Gayner 246,000 sh (-0.08%)
Ruane Cunniff 70,567 sh (-5.46%)
John Buckingham 6,202 sh (-8.38%)
Murray Stahl 8,009 sh (-8.56%)
Mario Gabelli 6,755 sh (-9.39%)
PRIMECAP Management 4,610,728 sh (-9.91%)
Dodge & Cox 74,290 sh (-10.49%)
Bill Frels 4,415 sh (-11.08%)
Ken Fisher 21,095 sh (-49.69%)
David Dreman 30,652 sh (-72.39%)
Pioneer Investments 2,320 sh (-97.99%)
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Q1 2013

CAT Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Paul Tudor Jones 4,800 sh (New)
John Buckingham 57,380 sh (+825.19%)
Pioneer Investments 3,610 sh (+55.6%)
Jim Simons 1,781,400 sh (+32.54%)
Murray Stahl 8,759 sh (+9.36%)
David Dreman 31,363 sh (+2.32%)
Bill Frels 4,415 sh (unchged)
Tom Russo 775 sh (unchged)
Bill Gates 10,260,857 sh (unchged)
Bruce Kovner Sold Out
Joel Greenblatt Sold Out
Louis Moore Bacon Sold Out
Ruane Cunniff 70,542 sh (-0.04%)
Dodge & Cox 74,112 sh (-0.24%)
Tom Gayner 245,200 sh (-0.33%)
Mario Gabelli 6,685 sh (-1.04%)
PRIMECAP Management 4,376,127 sh (-5.09%)
Ken Fisher 16,774 sh (-20.48%)
Steven Cohen 44,436 sh (-73.08%)
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Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with CAT

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
Joel Greenblatt 2013-03-31 Sold Out 0.02%$86.64 - $99.49 $ 84.25-10%0
David Dreman 2012-12-31 Reduce -72.39%0.17%$81.1 - $90.79 $ 84.25-2%30652
Ray Dalio 2012-12-31 Sold Out 0.06%$81.1 - $90.79 $ 84.25-2%0
Joel Greenblatt 2012-12-31 New Buy0.02%$81.1 - $90.79 $ 84.25-2%4100
David Dreman 2012-09-30 Add 1123.34%0.22%$79.61 - $93.89 $ 84.25-2%111030
Ray Dalio 2012-09-30 Reduce -64.64%0.12%$79.61 - $93.89 $ 84.25-2%51587
Mario Gabelli 2012-09-30 Reduce -40.55%$79.61 - $93.89 $ 84.25-2%7455
Ray Dalio 2012-06-30 Add 102.94%0.09%$81.95 - $109.47 $ 84.25-11%145887
John Burbank 2012-06-30 Sold Out 0.08%$81.95 - $109.47 $ 84.25-11%0
Joel Greenblatt 2012-06-30 Sold Out 0.03%$81.95 - $109.47 $ 84.25-11%0
David Dreman 2012-06-30 New Buy0.02%$81.95 - $109.47 $ 84.25-11%9076
John Keeley 2012-06-30 Sold Out 0.0044%$81.95 - $109.47 $ 84.25-11%0
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Top Ranked Articles about Caterpillar Inc

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Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 11.40
CAT's P/E(ttm) is ranked higher than
76% of the 135 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 14.40 vs. CAT: 11.40 )
CAT' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 4.34   Max: 42.79
Current: 11.4
4.34
42.79
P/B 3.10
CAT's P/B is ranked lower than
64% of the 152 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 1.50 vs. CAT: 3.10 )
CAT' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 1.93   Max: 7.2
Current: 3.1
1.93
7.2
P/S 0.90
CAT's P/S is ranked higher than
55% of the 154 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 0.75 vs. CAT: 0.90 )
CAT' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.3   Max: 1.62
Current: 0.9
0.3
1.62
PFCF 49.30
CAT's PFCF is ranked lower than
51% of the 106 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 24.99 vs. CAT: 49.30 )
CAT' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 5.4   Max: 686.88
Current: 49.3
5.4
686.88
EV-to-EBIT 11.9
CAT's EV-to-EBIT is ranked higher than
67% of the 129 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 12.10 vs. CAT: 11.9 )
CAT' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 9.4   Max: 113.5
Current: 11.9
9.4
113.5
PEG 0.5
CAT's PEG is ranked higher than
91% of the 66 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 1.34 vs. CAT: 0.5 )
CAT' s 10-Year PEG Range
Min: 0.22   Max: 182.1
Current: 0.5
0.22
182.1
Shiller P/E 14.9
CAT's Shiller P/E is ranked lower than
100% of the Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: vs. CAT: 14.9 )
CAT' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 5.47   Max: 34.47
Current: 14.9
5.47
34.47

Dividend & Buy Back

vs
industry		 vs
history
Dividend Yield 1.90
CAT's Dividend Yield is ranked higher than
79% of the 160 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 1.22 vs. CAT: 1.90 )
CAT' s 10-Year Dividend Yield Range
Min: 1.19   Max: 6.97
Current: 1.9
1.19
6.97
Dividend Payout 0.202
CAT's Dividend Payout is ranked higher than
77% of the 102 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 0.30 vs. CAT: 0.202 )
CAT' s 10-Year Dividend Payout Range
Min: 0.21   Max: 1.18
Current: 0.2
0.21
1.18
Dividend growth (3y) 3.9
CAT's Dividend growth (3y) is ranked higher than
89% of the 160 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. CAT: 3.9 )
CAT' s 10-Year Dividend growth (3y) Range
Min: 1.7   Max: 14.4
Current: 3.9
1.7
14.4
Yield on cost (5-Year) 2.47
CAT's Yield on cost (5-Year) is ranked higher than
80% of the 160 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 1.24 vs. CAT: 2.47 )
CAT' s 10-Year Yield on cost (5-Year) Range
Min: 1.55   Max: 9.07
Current: 2.47
1.55
9.07
Share Buyback Rate -1.7
CAT's Share Buyback Rate is ranked lower than
53% of the 160 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. CAT: -1.7 )
CAT' s 10-Year Share Buyback Rate Range
Min: 2.9   Max: -1.7
Current: -1.7

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Net Current Asset Value 2.5
CAT's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked higher than
66% of the 145 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 3.40 vs. CAT: 2.5 )
CAT' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 1.6   Max: 3.5
Current: 2.5
1.6
3.5
Price/Tangible Book 8.4
CAT's Price/Tangible Book is ranked lower than
86% of the 141 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 1.60 vs. CAT: 8.4 )
CAT' s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 4   Max: 42.1
Current: 8.4
4
42.1
Price/DCF (Projected) 1.2
CAT's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked higher than
69% of the 77 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 1.20 vs. CAT: 1.2 )
CAT' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 1.3   Max: 2450
Current: 1.2
1.3
2450
Price/Median PS Value 0.9
CAT's Price/Median PS Value is ranked higher than
68% of the 147 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 1.00 vs. CAT: 0.9 )
CAT' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.5   Max: 1.4
Current: 0.9
0.5
1.4
Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value 0.5
CAT's Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value is ranked higher than
86% of the 44 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 0.90 vs. CAT: 0.5 )
CAT' s 10-Year Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value Range
Min: 0.4   Max: 4.8
Current: 0.5
0.4
4.8
Price/Graham Number 1.9
CAT's Price/Graham Number is ranked lower than
57% of the 132 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 1.20 vs. CAT: 1.9 )
CAT' s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 1.7   Max: 4.8
Current: 1.9
1.7
4.8
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 8.40
CAT's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
73% of the 160 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 7.70 vs. CAT: 8.40 )
CAT' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 0.9   Max: 10.7
Current: 8.4
0.9
10.7
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) 25.24
CAT's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked higher than
96% of the 160 Companies
in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. CAT: 25.24 )
CAT' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: -4.4   Max: 26.8
Current: 25.24
-4.4
26.8

Business Description

Caterpillar Inc. was originally organized as Caterpillar Tractor Co. in 1925 in the State of California. In 1986, the Inc. in Company reorganized as Caterpillar the State of Delaware. , Caterpillar is a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. The company is also a services provider through Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation (Cat Financial), Caterpillar Remanufacturing Services, Caterpillar Logistics Inc. (Cat Logistics) and Progress Rail Services Corporation (Progress Rail). Caterpillar is also a U.S. exporter. Through a global network of independent dealers and direct sales of certain products, Caterpillar builds long-term relationships with customers around the world. In 2010, it announced a revised strategy and reorganization of its business into strategic business units. It has different business segments which include Machinery and Power Systems and Financial products segments. It's Machinery and Power systems segment represents the aggregate total of Construction Industries, Resource Industries, Power Systems and All Other segments and related corporate items and eliminations. Its Construction Industries segment is primarily responsible for supporting customers using machinery in infrastructure and building construction applications; The Resource Industries segment is primarily responsible for supporting customers using machinery in mine and quarry applications; its Power Systems segment is primarily responsible for supporting customers using reciprocating engines, turbines and related parts across industries serving electric power, industrial, petroleum and marine applications as well as rail-related businesses; and Financial Products, which consists mainly of Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation (Cat Financial), Caterpillar Insurance Holdings, Inc. (Cat Insurance) and their respective subsidiaries. Cat Financial provides a wide range of financing alternatives to customers and dealers for Caterpillar machinery and engines, Solar gas turbines as well as other equipment and marine vessels. Cat Financial also extends loans to customers and dealers. Cat Insurance provides various forms of insurance to customers and dealers to help support the purchase and lease of its equipment. The global competitors of the Company include, but are not limited to, Komatsu Ltd., Volvo Construction Equipment (part of the Volvo Group AB), CNH Global N.V., Deere & Co., Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Terex Corporation, J.C. Bamford Ltd. (JCB) and Doosan Infracore Co., Ltd. The products are sold mainly under the brands 'Caterpillar,' 'CAT,' design versions of 'CAT' and 'Caterpillar,' 'Solar Turbines,' 'MaK,' 'Perkins,' 'FG Wilson,' 'Olympian' and 'Progress Rail.' The Company is regulated by federal, state and international environmental laws governing its use, transport and disposal of substances and control of emissions.
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Industry: Farm & Construction Equipment
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