CaterpillarMEX:CAT -4.35%76 Buyback Yield % is 1.49 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 3.25. GuruFocus rates MEX:CAT with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN7,325.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 58 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Caterpillar ranks better than 74.14% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Caterpillar's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MEX:CAT vs DE, PCAR, CNH: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Caterpillar's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Caterpillar Buyback Yield % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Caterpillar's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caterpillar's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Caterpillar (MEX:CAT) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.49 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 3.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #15 out of 58 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 25.9%.
Is Caterpillar's Buyback Yield % too high?
Caterpillar's current Buyback Yield % of 1.49 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 3.25. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.04. Caterpillar's value of 1.49 is 3625% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #15 out of 58 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's Buyback Yield % compare to DE and PCAR?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #15 out of 58 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Caterpillar in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.04. Caterpillar's value of 1.49 is 3625% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.25 vs. the industry median of 0.04, Caterpillar has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 0.04, based on 58 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Caterpillar's current Buyback Yield % of 1.49 is 3625% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caterpillar's current Buyback Yield % is 1.49, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 3.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caterpillar stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caterpillar (MEX:CAT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN7,325.36, compared to a current price of MXN16,694.00 — trading 127.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.49, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 3.25 and 3625% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 0.04. Caterpillar's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (MEX:CAT), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.49 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Caterpillar (MEX:CAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caterpillar stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN16,694.00 is trading 127.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN7,325.36.
GuruFocus considers Caterpillar to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CAT:
Buyback Yield %: 1.49 (54% below median its 10-year median of 3.25)
GF Value™: MXN7,325.36 vs. price of MXN16,694.00 (127.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3625% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#15 of 58)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Its reporting segments are construction, resource, energy, and transportation. Market share approaches 20% across many products. Caterpillar operates a captive finance subsidiary to facilitate sales. The firm has a global reach that is approximately evenly balanced between the US and the rest of the world. Construction skews more domestic, while the other divisions are more geographically diversified. An independent network of over 150 dealers operates approximately 2,800 facilities, giving Caterpillar reach into about 190 countries for sales and support services.
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