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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a companyยs 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.
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| Cash to Debt | 0.137 |
CAT's Cash to Debt is ranked lower than
90% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: 1.09 vs. CAT: 0.137 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.02 Max: 0.15 Current: 0.14 |
| Equity to Asset | 0.074 |
CAT's Equity to Asset is ranked lower than
96% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: 0.40 vs. CAT: 0.074 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: 0.02 Max: 0.15 Current: 0.07 |
| Interest Coverage | 7.3 |
CAT's Interest Coverage is ranked lower than
84% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: 10000.00 vs. CAT: 7.3 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 0 Max: 7 Current: 7.3 |
| F-Score: 6 |
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| Z-Score: 2.07 |
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| M-Score: -2.51 |
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1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
ยย3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rankย
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| Operating margin (%) | 13.00 |
CAT's Operating margin (%) is ranked higher than
87% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: 6.60 vs. CAT: 13.00 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: 1.8 Max: 13 Current: 13 |
| Net-margin (%) | 8.6 |
CAT's Net-margin (%) is ranked higher than
85% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: 4.20 vs. CAT: 8.6 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: 2.8 Max: 8.6 Current: 8.6 |
| ROE (%) | 32.4 |
CAT's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
96% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: 8.00 vs. CAT: 32.4 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: 10.2 Max: 58.4 Current: 32.4 |
| ROA (%) | 6.4 |
CAT's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
82% of the 93 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 |
| ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) | 23.70 |
CAT's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked higher than
81% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: 11.60 vs. CAT: 23.70 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: 2.3 Max: 23.7 Current: 23.7 |
| Revenue Growth (%) | 17.4 |
CAT's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked higher than
83% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: 1.50 vs. CAT: 17.4 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: -3.9 Max: 17.4 Current: 17.4 |
| EBITDA Growth (%) | 38.3 |
CAT's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked higher than
85% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: 8.30 vs. CAT: 38.3 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: -16.4 Max: 38.3 Current: 38.3 |
| EPS Growth (%) | 56.1 |
CAT's EPS Growth (%) is ranked higher than
69% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: 13.35 vs. CAT: 56.1 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: -27.5 Max: 56.1 Current: 56.1 |
| 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%) |
| 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%) |
| 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%) |
| 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%) |
| Guru | Date | 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 | $ 87.67 | -6% | 0 | |
| Ken Fisher | 2013-03-31 | Reduce -20.48% | $86.64 - $99.49 | $ 87.67 | -6% | 16774 | ||
| David Dreman | 2012-12-31 | Reduce -72.39% | 0.17% | $81.1 - $90.79 | $ 87.67 | 3% | 30652 | |
| Ray Dalio | 2012-12-31 | Sold Out | 0.06% | $81.1 - $90.79 | $ 87.67 | 3% | 0 | |
| Joel Greenblatt | 2012-12-31 | New Buy | 0.02% | $81.1 - $90.79 | $ 87.67 | 3% | 4100 | |
| Ken Fisher | 2012-12-31 | Reduce -49.69% | $81.1 - $90.79 | $ 87.67 | 3% | 21095 | ||
| Ken Fisher | 2012-09-30 | Reduce -98.91% | 0.96% | $79.61 - $93.89 | $ 87.67 | 2% | 41931 | |
| David Dreman | 2012-09-30 | Add 1123.34% | 0.22% | $79.61 - $93.89 | $ 87.67 | 2% | 111030 | |
| Ray Dalio | 2012-09-30 | Reduce -64.64% | 0.12% | $79.61 - $93.89 | $ 87.67 | 2% | 51587 | |
| Richard Snow | 2012-09-30 | Sold Out | 0.09% | $79.61 - $93.89 | $ 87.67 | 2% | 0 | |
| Mario Gabelli | 2012-09-30 | Reduce -40.55% | $79.61 - $93.89 | $ 87.67 | 2% | 7455 | ||
| Ray Dalio | 2012-06-30 | Add 102.94% | 0.09% | $81.95 - $109.47 | $ 87.67 | -8% | 145887 | |
| Richard Snow | 2012-06-30 | New Buy | 0.09% | $81.95 - $109.47 | $ 87.67 | -8% | 20000 | |
| John Burbank | 2012-06-30 | Sold Out | 0.08% | $81.95 - $109.47 | $ 87.67 | -8% | 0 | |
| Joel Greenblatt | 2012-06-30 | Sold Out | 0.03% | $81.95 - $109.47 | $ 87.67 | -8% | 0 | |
| David Dreman | 2012-06-30 | New Buy | 0.02% | $81.95 - $109.47 | $ 87.67 | -8% | 9076 | |
| John Keeley | 2012-06-30 | Sold Out | 0.0044% | $81.95 - $109.47 | $ 87.67 | -8% | 0 |
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| P/E(ttm) | 11.80 |
CAT's P/E(ttm) is ranked higher than
88% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: 15.22 vs. CAT: 11.80 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 4.34 Max: 42.79 Current: 11.8 |
| P/B | 3.28 |
CAT's P/B is ranked lower than
90% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: 1.68 vs. CAT: 3.28 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 1.93 Max: 7.2 Current: 3.28 |
| P/S | 0.93 |
CAT's P/S is ranked lower than
65% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: 0.80 vs. CAT: 0.93 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.3 Max: 1.62 Current: 0.93 |
| PFCF | 50.68 |
CAT's PFCF is ranked lower than
63% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: 18.22 vs. CAT: 50.68 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 5.4 Max: 686.88 Current: 50.68 |
| EV-to-EBIT | 12.26 |
CAT's EV-to-EBIT is ranked higher than
78% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: 11.44 vs. CAT: 12.26 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 9.4 Max: 113.5 Current: 12.26 |
| PEG | 0.49 |
CAT's PEG is ranked higher than
81% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: 0.70 vs. CAT: 0.49 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year PEG Range
Min: 0.22 Max: 182.1 Current: 0.49 |
| Shiller P/E | 15.31 |
CAT's Shiller P/E is ranked higher than
63% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: 13.90 vs. CAT: 15.31 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 5.47 Max: 34.47 Current: 15.31 |
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| Dividend Yield | 2.30 |
CAT's Dividend Yield is ranked higher than
76% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: 1.52 vs. CAT: 2.30 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year Dividend Yield Range
Min: 1.19 Max: 6.97 Current: 2.3 |
| Dividend Payout | 0.2 |
CAT's Dividend Payout is ranked higher than
95% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: 0.65 vs. CAT: 0.2 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year Dividend Payout Range
Min: 0.21 Max: 1.18 Current: 0.2 |
| Dividend growth (3y) | 3.9 |
CAT's Dividend growth (3y) is ranked higher than
91% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: -2.80 vs. CAT: 3.9 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year Dividend growth (3y) Range
Min: 1.7 Max: 14.4 Current: 3.9 |
| Yield on cost (5-Year) | 2.99 |
CAT's Yield on cost (5-Year) is ranked higher than
88% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: 1.56 vs. CAT: 2.99 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year Yield on cost (5-Year) Range
Min: 1.55 Max: 9.07 Current: 2.99 |
| Share Buyback Rate | -1.7 |
CAT's Share Buyback Rate is ranked higher than
63% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: -0.55 vs. CAT: -1.7 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year Share Buyback Rate Range
Min: 2.9 Max: -1.7 Current: -1.7 |
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| Price/Net Current Asset Value | 2.6 |
CAT's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked higher than
70% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: 2.60 vs. CAT: 2.6 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 1.6 Max: 3.5 Current: 2.6 |
| Price/Tangible Book | 8.7 |
CAT's Price/Tangible Book is ranked higher than
97% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: 2.10 vs. CAT: 8.7 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 4 Max: 42.1 Current: 8.7 |
| Price/DCF (Projected) | 1.2 | ||
| Price/Median PS Value | 0.9 |
CAT's Price/Median PS Value is ranked higher than
72% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: 0.70 vs. CAT: 0.9 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.5 Max: 1.4 Current: 0.9 |
| Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value | 0.6 |
CAT's Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value is ranked lower than
74% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: 0.85 vs. CAT: 0.6 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value Range
Min: 0.4 Max: 4.8 Current: 0.6 |
| Price/Graham Number | 2 |
CAT's Price/Graham Number is ranked higher than
83% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: 1.30 vs. CAT: 2 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 1.7 Max: 4.8 Current: 2 |
| Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) | 8.20 |
CAT's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
85% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: 8.70 vs. CAT: 8.20 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 0.9 Max: 10.7 Current: 8.2 |
| Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) | 25.07 |
CAT's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked higher than
77% of the 93 Companies in the Global Farm & Construction Equipment industry. ( Industry Median: 7.84 vs. CAT: 25.07 ) |
CAT'
s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: -4.4 Max: 26.8 Current: 25.07 |
| Industry: | Farm & Construction Equipment | |
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