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CaterpillarXSWX:CAT 82 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 11.30% as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 11.30. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CAT with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF377.33. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 174 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Caterpillar ranks better than 59.77% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Caterpillar's average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 23.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 11.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 25.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 17.30% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate of Caterpillar was 100.30% per year. The lowest was -21.20% per year. And the median was 11.30% per year.
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Explanation
EPS without NRI is the amount of earnings without non-recurring items per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists Earnings per share without Non-Recurring Items, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Caterpillar 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:CAT vs DE, PCAR, CNH: 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Caterpillar's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Caterpillar's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caterpillar's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate falls into.
Caterpillar 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average EPS without NRI growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 11.30% mean?
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) has a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 11.30% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Caterpillar and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #70 out of 174 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 40.2%.
Is Caterpillar's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate too high?
Caterpillar's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 11.30% is near median its 10-year median of 11.30. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 4.85. Caterpillar's value of 11.30% is 133% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #70 out of 174 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate compare to DE and PCAR?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #70 out of 174 companies for 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate. This puts Caterpillar in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 4.85. Caterpillar's value of 11.30% is 133% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.30 vs. the industry median of 4.85, 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 4.85, based on 174 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Caterpillar's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 11.30% is 133% 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Caterpillar and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 4.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caterpillar's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 11.30%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.30. 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 11.30%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF377.33, compared to a current price of CHF710.30 — trading 88.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 11.30%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.30 and 133% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 4.85. Caterpillar's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT), the current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 11.30% 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 CHF710.30 is trading 88.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF377.33.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CAT:
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate: 11.30% (near median its 10-year median of 11.30)
GF Value™: CHF377.33 vs. price of CHF710.30 (88.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 133% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#70 of 174)
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 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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