CaterpillarWBO:CAT -2.79%79 EBITDA Margin % is 22.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 20.09. GuruFocus rates WBO:CAT with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €351.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 209 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Caterpillar ranks better than 88.04% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Caterpillar's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,408 Mil. Caterpillar's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €15,064 Mil. Therefore, Caterpillar's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.62%.
Caterpillar (WBO:CAT) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Caterpillar EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Caterpillar EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Caterpillar's EBITDA Margin % 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.
WBO:CAT vs DE, PCAR, CNH: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Caterpillar's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Caterpillar's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caterpillar's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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 (WBO:CAT) has a EBITDA Margin % of 22.62% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 20.09. Over the past decade, Caterpillar's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 9.54 to 24.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #25 out of 209 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Caterpillar's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Caterpillar's current EBITDA Margin % of 22.62% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 20.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.54 to a high of 24.75. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.98. Caterpillar's value of 22.62% is 106% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #25 out of 209 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 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's EBITDA Margin % compare to DE and PCAR?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #25 out of 209 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Caterpillar in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.98. Caterpillar's value of 22.62% is 106% above this benchmark. Historically, Caterpillar's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 9.54 to 24.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.09 vs. the industry median of 10.98, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 10.98, based on 209 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Caterpillar's current EBITDA Margin % of 22.62% is 106% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 10.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caterpillar's current EBITDA Margin % is 22.62%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 20.09. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caterpillar (WBO:CAT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €351.43, compared to a current price of €863.20 — trading 145.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 22.62%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 20.09 and 106% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 10.98. Caterpillar's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (WBO:CAT), the current EBITDA Margin % is 22.62% 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 (WBO:CAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caterpillar stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €863.20 is trading 145.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €351.43.
GuruFocus considers Caterpillar to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:CAT:
EBITDA Margin %: 22.62% (13% above median its 10-year median of 20.09)
GF Value™: €351.43 vs. price of €863.20 (145.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 106% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#25 of 209)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO: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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