Caterpillar (XSGO:CAT) EPS (Basic): $20.20 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XSGO:CAT Caterpillar Inc XSGO:CAT
71 GF Score
Price $874.62
GF Value $460.72
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Caterpillar EPS (Basic)?

Caterpillar XSGO:CAT 71 EPS (Basic) is $20.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSGO:CAT with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $460.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Caterpillar's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.50. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $20.20.

Caterpillar's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.47. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $20.09.

Caterpillar's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.54. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.37.

During the past 12 months, Caterpillar's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -0.90% 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. 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Caterpillar's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 100.30% per year. The lowest was -21.20% per year. And the median was 11.30% per year.

Caterpillar  (XSGO:CAT) EPS (Basic) Explanation

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 EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

Caterpillar EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Caterpillar EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caterpillar's EPS (Basic) 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.

Caterpillar EPS (Basic) Chart

Caterpillar Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.93 12.72 20.24 22.17 18.90

Caterpillar Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Caterpillar EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Caterpillar's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(8884-0)/470.000
=18.90

Caterpillar's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(2549-0)/463.400
=5.50

EPS (Basic) 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 $20.20

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of $20.20 mean?
Caterpillar (XSGO:CAT) has a EPS (Basic) of $20.20 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors.
Is Caterpillar's EPS (Basic) too high?
Caterpillar's current EPS (Basic) is $20.20. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's EPS (Basic) compare to DE and PCAR?
Caterpillar's EPS (Basic) of $20.20 can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. Caterpillar's current EPS (Basic) is $20.20. 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 (XSGO:CAT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $460.72, compared to a current price of $874.62 — trading 89.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $20.20. Caterpillar's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (XSGO:CAT), the current EPS (Basic) is $20.20 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 (XSGO:CAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caterpillar stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $874.62 is trading 89.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $460.72. GuruFocus considers Caterpillar to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSGO:CAT:

  • EPS (Basic): $20.20
  • GF Value™: $460.72 vs. price of $874.62 (89.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:CAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Caterpillar Business Description

Address 5205 N. O\'Connor Boulevard, Suite 100, Irving, TX, USA, 75039
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.
71GF Score

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