Caterpillar has the GF Score of 68, which implies that the company
might have
Poor future performance potential.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Caterpillar
might have
Poor future performance potential.
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Caterpillar (LIM:CAT) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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Caterpillar GF Score Related Terms
LIM:CAT vs DE, PCAR, CNH: GF Score Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Caterpillar's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Caterpillar's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caterpillar's GF Score falls into.
Caterpillar (LIM:CAT) has a GF Score of 68 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 70.00. Over the past decade, Caterpillar's GF Score has ranged from 14.00 to 92.00.
Is Caterpillar's GF Score too high?
Caterpillar's current GF Score of 68 is near median its 10-year median of 70.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.00 to a high of 92.00. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's GF Score compare to DE and PCAR?
Caterpillar's GF Score of 68 can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. Historically, Caterpillar's own GF Score has ranged from 14.00 to 92.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good GF Score depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. Caterpillar's current GF Score is 68, which is near median its own 10-year median of 70.00. 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 (LIM:CAT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $395.81, compared to a current price of $996.00 — trading 151.6% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 68, which is near median its 10-year median of 70.00. Caterpillar's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (LIM:CAT), the current GF Score is 68 as of Jul. 01, 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 (LIM:CAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caterpillar stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $996.00 is trading 151.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $395.81.
GuruFocus considers Caterpillar to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:CAT:
GF Score: 68 (near median its 10-year median of 70.00)
GF Value™: $395.81 vs. price of $996.00 (151.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM: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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