CaterpillarMIL:1CAT -2.79%56 PB Ratio is 25.17 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 291% above its 10-year median of 6.44. GuruFocus rates MIL:1CAT with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €352.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 201 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Caterpillar ranks worse than 99.5% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-24), Caterpillar's share price is €882.00. Caterpillar's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €35.04. Hence, Caterpillar's PB Ratio of today is 25.17.
Warning Sign:
Caterpillar Inc stock PB Ratio (=24.3) is close to 10-year high of 24.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for Caterpillar's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1CAT'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.93 Med: 6.44 Max: 24.33
Current: 24.3
During the past 13 years, Caterpillar's highest PB Ratio was 24.33. The lowest was 2.93. And the median was 6.44.
MIL:1CAT's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 99.5% of 201
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.54
vs MIL:1CAT: 24.30
During the past 12 months, Caterpillar's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Caterpillar was 30.80% per year. The lowest was -29.30% per year. And the median was 8.60% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Caterpillar PB Ratio Related Terms
Caterpillar PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Caterpillar's PB Ratio 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.
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Caterpillar's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Caterpillar's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caterpillar's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Caterpillar's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Caterpillar (MIL:1CAT) has a PB Ratio of 25.17 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. This is 291% above median its historical median of 6.44. Over the past decade, Caterpillar's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.93 to 24.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #200 out of 201 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 99.5%.
Is Caterpillar's PB Ratio too high?
Caterpillar's current PB Ratio of 25.17 is 291% above median its 10-year median of 6.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.93 to a high of 24.33. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median PB Ratio is 1.54. Caterpillar's value of 25.17 is 1534.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #200 out of 201 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's PB Ratio compare to DE and PCAR?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #200 out of 201 companies for PB Ratio. This places Caterpillar in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.54. Caterpillar's value of 25.17 is 1534.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Caterpillar's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.93 to 24.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.44 vs. the industry median of 1.54, 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 PB Ratio for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median PB Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.54, based on 201 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Caterpillar's current PB Ratio of 25.17 is 1534.4% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caterpillar's current PB Ratio is 25.17, which is 291% above median its own 10-year median of 6.44. 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 (MIL:1CAT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €352.01, compared to a current price of €882.00 — trading 150.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 25.17, which is 291% above median its 10-year median of 6.44 and 1534.4% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.54. Caterpillar's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (MIL:1CAT), the current PB Ratio is 25.17 as of Jun. 24, 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 (MIL:1CAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caterpillar stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €882.00 is trading 150.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €352.01.
GuruFocus considers Caterpillar to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1CAT:
PB Ratio: 25.17 (291% above median its 10-year median of 6.44)
GF Value™: €352.01 vs. price of €882.00 (150.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1534.4% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#200 of 201)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1CAT 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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