Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) Moat Score: 8/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


XSWX:CAT Caterpillar Inc XSWX:CAT
83 GF Score
Price CHF826.80
GF Value CHF346.35
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What is Caterpillar Moat Score?

Caterpillar XSWX:CAT -1.09% 83 Moat Score is 8 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CAT with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF346.35. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Caterpillar ranks better than 99.05% on this metric.

Caterpillar has the Moat Score of 8, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Caterpillar has Wide Moat: Caterpillar Inc possesses a robust wide moat with strong brand recognition, durable cost advantages, and a superior distribution network. It benefits from significant economies of scale, proprietary technology, and a global market leadership position, providing it with substantial pricing power and competitive resilience.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Caterpillar might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Caterpillar  (XSWX:CAT) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Caterpillar Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:CAT vs DE, PCAR, CNH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Caterpillar's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat 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 Moat Score vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Caterpillar's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Caterpillar's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 8 mean?
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) has a Moat Score of 8 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #2 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 0.90000000000001%.
Is Caterpillar's Moat Score too high?
Caterpillar's current Moat Score is 8. Based on the distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #2 out of 211 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 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's Moat Score compare to DE and PCAR?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #2 out of 211 companies for Moat Score. This places Caterpillar in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, Moat 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Caterpillar's current Moat Score is 8. 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 Moat Score of 8. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF346.35, compared to a current price of CHF826.80 — trading 138.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 8. Caterpillar's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT), the current Moat Score is 8 as of Jun. 27, 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 CHF826.80 is trading 138.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF346.35.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CAT:

  • Moat Score: 8
  • GF Value™: CHF346.35 vs. price of CHF826.80 (138.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs

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 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.
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