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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Caterpillar's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF3,643 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF11,072 Mil.
Caterpillar's pretax margin was 22.19%.
During the past 13 years, Caterpillar's highest Pretax Margin was 20.63%. The lowest was 0.36%. And the median was 14.63%.
During the past 13 years, Caterpillar's highest Pretax Margin was 20.63%. The lowest was 0.36%. And the median was 14.63%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Caterpillar Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Caterpillar's Pre-Tax Income 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.
XSWX:CAT vs DE, PCAR, CNH: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Caterpillar's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Caterpillar's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caterpillar's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF11,072 Mil.
* 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 (XSWX:CAT) has a Pre-Tax Income of CHF11,072 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors.
Is Caterpillar's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Caterpillar's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF11,072 Mil. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's Pre-Tax Income compare to DE and PCAR?
Caterpillar's Pre-Tax Income of CHF11,072 Mil 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 Pre-Tax Income for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. Caterpillar's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF11,072 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income of CHF11,072 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF344.57, compared to a current price of CHF717.40 — trading 108.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is CHF11,072 Mil. Caterpillar's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT), the current Pre-Tax Income is CHF11,072 Mil as of Jun. 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 CHF717.40 is trading 108.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF344.57.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CAT:
Pre-Tax Income: CHF11,072 Mil
GF Value™: CHF344.57 vs. price of CHF717.40 (108.2% above fair value)
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 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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