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CaterpillarXSWX:CAT +0.32%83 Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 25.93 as of Sep. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CAT with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF374.29. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 84 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Caterpillar ranks better than 75% on this metric.
Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the average growth rate of earnings per share (EPS) estimates over a 3-year to 5-year period.
As of today, Caterpillar's Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 25.93.
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate Explanation
Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate s the average growth rate of earnings per share (EPS) estimates over a 3-year to 5-year period.
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Caterpillar Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:CAT vs DE, PCAR, CNH: Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Caterpillar's Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and Future 3-5Y 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 Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Caterpillar's Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caterpillar's Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate falls into.
What does a Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 25.93 mean?
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) has a Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 25.93 as of Sep. 22, 2026. EPS Growth Rate (Future 3Y To 5Y Estimate) is the average growth rate of earnings per share (EPS) estimates over a 3-year to 5-year period. View historical data for Caterpillar and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #21 out of 84 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is Caterpillar's Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate too high?
Caterpillar's current Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 25.93. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 17.65. Caterpillar's value of 25.93 is 46.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #21 out of 84 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate compare to DE and PCAR?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #21 out of 84 companies for Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate. This places Caterpillar in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 17.65. Caterpillar's value of 25.93 is 46.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 17.65, based on 84 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Future 3-5Y 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 Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 25.93 is 46.9% 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 Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate mean?
A high Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EPS Growth Rate (Future 3Y To 5Y Estimate) is the average growth rate of earnings per share (EPS) estimates over a 3-year to 5-year period. View historical data for Caterpillar and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 17.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caterpillar's current Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 25.93. 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 Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 25.93. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF374.29, compared to a current price of CHF670.00 — trading 79% above its estimated fair value. The current Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 25.93 and 46.9% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 17.65. Caterpillar's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate calculated?
Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT), the current Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 25.93 as of Sep. 22, 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 CHF670.00 is trading 79% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF374.29.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CAT:
Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate: 25.93
GF Value™: CHF374.29 vs. price of CHF670.00 (79% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.9% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#21 of 84)
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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