CaterpillarLIM:CAT 68 Median PS Value is $308.32 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 20593% above its 10-year median of 1.49. GuruFocus rates LIM:CAT with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $395.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 137 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Caterpillar ranks worse than 98.54% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
Median PS Value is calculated as trailing twelve months (TTM) Revenue per Share times 10-Year median PS Ratio. Caterpillar's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $150.787. Caterpillar's 10-Year median PS Ratio is 2.0447. Therefore, the Median PS Value for today is $308.32.
As of today (2026-06-25), Caterpillar's share price is $996.00. Caterpillar's Median PS Value is $308.32. Therefore, Caterpillar's Price to Median PS Value for today is 3.23.
The historical rank and industry rank for Caterpillar's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:CAT'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.03 Med: 1.49 Max: 3.23
Current: 3.23
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Caterpillar was 3.23. The lowest was 1.03. And the median was 1.49.
LIM:CAT's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 98.54% of 137
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 0.98
vs LIM:CAT: 3.23
Caterpillar (LIM:CAT) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Caterpillar's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
996.00
/
308.32
=
3.23
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Caterpillar Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Caterpillar's Median PS Value 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.
LIM:CAT vs DE, PCAR, CNH: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Caterpillar's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Caterpillar's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caterpillar's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 2.0447.
Caterpillar's Revenue 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 $150.787.
* 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 (LIM:CAT) has a Median PS Value of $308.32 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. This is 20593% above median its historical median of 1.49. Over the past decade, Caterpillar's Median PS Value has ranged from 1.03 to 3.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #135 out of 137 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 98.5%.
Is Caterpillar's Median PS Value too high?
Caterpillar's current Median PS Value of $308.32 is 20593% above median its 10-year median of 1.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.03 to a high of 3.23. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Median PS Value is 0.98. Caterpillar's value of $308.32 is 31361.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #135 out of 137 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Median PS Value compare to DE and PCAR?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #135 out of 137 companies for Median PS Value. This places Caterpillar in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.98. Caterpillar's value of $308.32 is 31361.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Caterpillar's own Median PS Value has ranged from 1.03 to 3.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.49 vs. the industry median of 0.98, 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 Median PS Value for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Median PS Value among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 0.98, based on 137 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Caterpillar's current Median PS Value of $308.32 is 31361.2% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caterpillar's current Median PS Value is $308.32, which is 20593% above median its own 10-year median of 1.49. 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 $395.02, compared to a current price of $996.00 — trading 152.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $308.32, which is 20593% above median its 10-year median of 1.49 and 31361.2% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 0.98. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (LIM:CAT), the current Median PS Value is $308.32 as of Jun. 25, 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 152.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $395.02.
GuruFocus considers Caterpillar to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:CAT:
Median PS Value: $308.32 (20593% above median its 10-year median of 1.49)
GF Value™: $395.02 vs. price of $996.00 (152.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31361.2% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#135 of 137)
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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