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CaterpillarXSWX:CAT 81 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 8.70. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CAT with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF341.07. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 186 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Caterpillar ranks better than 61.29% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Caterpillar's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 12.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 19.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 14.00% 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Caterpillar was 75.70% per year. The lowest was -33.40% per year. And the median was 8.70% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Caterpillar 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:CAT vs DE, PCAR, CNH: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Caterpillar's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA 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 EBITDA Growth Rate vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Caterpillar's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caterpillar's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.10% mean?
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.10% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Caterpillar and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 8.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #72 out of 186 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Caterpillar's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Caterpillar's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.10% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 8.70. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.90. Caterpillar's value of 12.10% is 146.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #72 out of 186 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to DE and PCAR?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #72 out of 186 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Caterpillar in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.90. Caterpillar's value of 12.10% is 146.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.70 vs. the industry median of 4.90, 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 EBITDA Growth Rate for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 4.90, based on 186 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Caterpillar's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.10% is 146.9% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Caterpillar and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caterpillar's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.10%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 8.70. 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 EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.10%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF341.07, compared to a current price of CHF729.10 — trading 113.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.10%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 8.70 and 146.9% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 4.90. Caterpillar's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.10% 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 CHF729.10 is trading 113.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF341.07.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CAT:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 12.10% (39% above median its 10-year median of 8.70)
GF Value™: CHF341.07 vs. price of CHF729.10 (113.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 146.9% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#72 of 186)
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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