Caterpillar's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF5.65.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF21.60.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Caterpillar was -0.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 12.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 25.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 19.10% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Caterpillar's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:CAT'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -66.6 Med: 11.9 Max: 302
Current: 12.4
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Caterpillar was 302.00% per year. The lowest was -66.60% per year. And the median was 11.90% per year.
XSWX:CAT's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 65.34% of 176
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 3.25
vs XSWX:CAT: 12.40
Caterpillar's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,634 Mil.
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Caterpillar EBIT per Share Related Terms
Caterpillar EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Caterpillar's EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF21.60
* 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 (XSWX:CAT) has a EBIT per Share of CHF21.60 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #61 out of 176 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 34.7%.
Is Caterpillar's EBIT per Share too high?
Caterpillar's current EBIT per Share is CHF21.60. Based on the distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #61 out of 176 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's EBIT per Share compare to DE and PCAR?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #61 out of 176 companies for EBIT per Share. This puts Caterpillar in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 3.25. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median EBIT per Share among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 3.25, based on 176 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median EBIT per Share is 3.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caterpillar's current EBIT per Share is CHF21.60. 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 EBIT per Share of CHF21.60. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF346.35, compared to a current price of CHF826.80 — trading 138.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is CHF21.60. Caterpillar's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT), the current EBIT per Share is CHF21.60 as of Mar. 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 CHF826.80 is trading 138.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF346.35.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CAT:
EBIT per Share: CHF21.60
GF Value™: CHF346.35 vs. price of CHF826.80 (138.7% above fair value)
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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