Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) E10: CHF11.36 (As of Jun. 2026)

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XSWX:CAT Caterpillar Inc XSWX:CAT
83 GF Score
Price CHF659.60
GF Value CHF366.05
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Caterpillar E10?

Caterpillar XSWX:CAT +1.24% 83 E10 is CHF11.36 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CAT with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF366.05. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

Caterpillar's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF6.211. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our e10, which is CHF11.36 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Caterpillar's average E10 Growth Rate was 21.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 17.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 15.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 9.50% 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 E10 growth rate using E10 data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average E10 Growth Rate of Caterpillar was 28.70% per year. The lowest was -5.80% per year. And the median was 13.20% per year.

As of today (2026-08-27), Caterpillar's current stock price is CHF659.60. Caterpillar's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF11.36. Caterpillar's Shiller PE Ratio of today is 58.06.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller PE Ratio of Caterpillar was 74.83. The lowest was 14.45. And the median was 28.93.


Caterpillar  (XSWX:CAT) E10 Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, E10 may underestimate the company's earnings power. Shiller PE Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual P/E is low.

For the Shiller P/E, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller P/E is also called PE10.

The Shiller P/E was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.

Caterpillar's Shiller P/E Ratio of today is calculated as

Shiller PE Ratio=Share Price/E10
=659.60/11.36
=58.06

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller P/E Ratio of Caterpillar was 74.83. The lowest was 14.45. And the median was 28.93.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real earnings power.


Caterpillar E10 Related Terms


Caterpillar E10 Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caterpillar's E10 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.

Caterpillar E10 Chart

Caterpillar Annual Data
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Caterpillar Quarterly Data
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XSWX:CAT vs DE, PCAR, CNH: E10 Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Caterpillar's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE Ratio 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Caterpillar's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Caterpillar's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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Caterpillar E10 Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. When we calculate the today's Shiller P/E ratio of a stock, we use today's price divided by E10.

What is E10? How do we calculate E10?

E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the E10 of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the earnings from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the earnings of 2001 earnings data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent earnings in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart earned $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent earnings in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart earns $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 earnings in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent earnings of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by 10 to get E10.

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 earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_EPS= Earnings per Share (Diluted) /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=6.211/333.9520*333.9520
=6.211

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Caterpillar Quarterly Data

per share eps CPI Adj_EPS
201609 0.467 241.428 0.646
201612 -2.039 241.432 -2.820
201703 0.320 243.801 0.438
201706 1.307 244.955 1.782
201709 1.704 246.819 2.306
201712 -2.152 246.524 -2.915
201803 2.598 249.554 3.477
201806 2.792 251.989 3.700
201809 2.789 252.439 3.690
201812 1.766 251.233 2.347
201903 3.252 254.202 4.272
201906 2.796 256.143 3.645
201909 2.635 256.759 3.427
201912 1.936 256.974 2.516
202003 1.899 258.115 2.457
202006 0.799 257.797 1.035
202009 1.116 260.280 1.432
202012 1.262 260.474 1.618
202103 2.576 264.877 3.248
202106 2.324 271.696 2.857
202109 2.399 274.310 2.921
202112 3.601 278.802 4.313
202203 2.658 287.504 3.087
202206 3.037 296.311 3.423
202209 3.767 296.808 4.238
202212 2.599 296.797 2.924
202303 3.461 301.836 3.829
202306 5.105 305.109 5.588
202309 4.903 307.789 5.320
202312 4.566 306.746 4.971
202403 5.109 312.332 5.463
202406 4.898 314.175 5.206
202409 4.287 315.301 4.541
202412 5.153 315.605 5.453
202503 3.711 319.799 3.875
202506 3.757 322.561 3.890
202509 3.885 324.800 3.994
202512 4.080 324.054 4.205
202603 4.307 330.213 4.356
202606 6.211 333.952 6.211

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our e10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about E10 →
What does a E10 of CHF11.36 mean?
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) has a E10 of CHF11.36 as of Jun. 2026. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors.
Is Caterpillar's E10 too high?
Caterpillar's current E10 is CHF11.36. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's E10 compare to DE and PCAR?
Caterpillar's E10 of CHF11.36 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 E10 for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good E10 depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, E10 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 E10 mean?
A high E10 can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. Caterpillar's current E10 is CHF11.36. 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 E10 of CHF11.36. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF366.05, compared to a current price of CHF659.60 — trading 80.2% above its estimated fair value. The current E10 is CHF11.36. Caterpillar's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is E10 calculated?
E10 is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT), the current E10 is CHF11.36 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 CHF659.60 is trading 80.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF366.05.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CAT:

  • E10: CHF11.36
  • GF Value™: CHF366.05 vs. price of CHF659.60 (80.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 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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