Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: CHF0.00 (As of Jun. 2026)

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XSWX:CAT Caterpillar Inc XSWX:CAT
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Price CHF708.00
GF Value CHF339.95
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What is Caterpillar Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Caterpillar XSWX:CAT 23 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF0.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CAT with a GF Score™ of 23/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF339.95. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Caterpillar's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF5.634. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is CHF0.00 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Caterpillar's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 13.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 11.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 13.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 9.00% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Caterpillar was 91.20% per year. The lowest was -30.60% per year. And the median was 11.50% per year.

As of today (2026-08-04), Caterpillar's current stock price is CHF708.00. Caterpillar's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF0.00. Caterpillar's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is .

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Caterpillar was 82.57. The lowest was 14.77. And the median was 28.59.


Caterpillar  (XSWX:CAT) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Caterpillar was 82.57. The lowest was 14.77. And the median was 28.59.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Caterpillar Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Caterpillar Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caterpillar's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

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Caterpillar Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Caterpillar Annual Data
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XSWX:CAT vs DE, PCAR, CNH: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Caterpillar's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Caterpillar's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Caterpillar's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Caterpillar Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Caterpillar's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=5.634/333.9520*333.9520
=5.634

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Caterpillar Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 0.951 241.428 1.315
201612 1.629 241.432 2.253
201703 1.744 243.801 2.389
201706 2.873 244.955 3.917
201709 1.168 246.819 1.580
201712 -0.257 246.524 -0.348
201803 0.278 249.554 0.372
201806 2.256 251.989 2.990
201809 1.269 252.439 1.679
201812 2.145 251.233 2.851
201903 0.992 254.202 1.303
201906 3.293 256.143 4.293
201909 0.244 256.759 0.317
201912 2.857 256.974 3.713
202003 1.013 258.115 1.311
202006 1.644 257.797 2.130
202009 2.078 260.280 2.666
202012 2.335 260.474 2.994
202103 2.401 264.877 3.027
202106 2.522 271.696 3.100
202109 1.943 274.310 2.365
202112 1.063 278.802 1.273
202203 -0.632 287.504 -0.734
202206 2.975 296.311 3.353
202209 3.439 296.808 3.869
202212 3.625 296.797 4.079
202303 1.466 301.836 1.622
202306 4.444 305.109 4.864
202309 5.755 307.789 6.244
202312 5.368 306.746 5.844
202403 2.353 312.332 2.516
202406 4.203 314.175 4.468
202409 4.954 315.301 5.247
202412 4.354 315.605 4.607
202503 0.687 319.799 0.717
202506 3.737 322.561 3.869
202509 4.508 324.800 4.635
202512 3.821 324.054 3.938
202603 1.384 330.213 1.400
202606 5.634 333.952 5.634

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of CHF0.00 mean?
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of CHF0.00 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors.
Is Caterpillar's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Caterpillar's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF0.00. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to DE and PCAR?
Caterpillar's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of CHF0.00 can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. Caterpillar's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF0.00. 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?
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) has a current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of CHF0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF339.95, compared to a current price of CHF708.00 — trading 108.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF0.00. Caterpillar's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF0.00 as of Jun. 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 (XSWX:CAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caterpillar stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF708.00 is trading 108.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF339.95.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CAT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: CHF0.00
  • GF Value™: CHF339.95 vs. price of CHF708.00 (108.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 23/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:CAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Caterpillar Business Description

Address 5205 N. O\'Connor Boulevard, Suite 100, Irving, TX, USA, 75039
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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