Caterpillar's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 50.68%. Caterpillar's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.17.
Caterpillar's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.95%.
Caterpillar ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms
Caterpillar ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Caterpillar's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:
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XSWX:CAT vs DE, PCAR, CNH: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Caterpillar's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Caterpillar's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caterpillar's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.
* 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.
What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.95% mean?
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.95% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors.
Is Caterpillar's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Caterpillar's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.95%. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to DE and PCAR?
Caterpillar's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.95% 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. Caterpillar's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.95%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.95%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF339.83, compared to a current price of CHF809.34 — trading 138.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.95%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.95% as of Mar. 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 CHF809.34 is trading 138.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF339.83.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CAT:
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 2.95%
GF Value™: CHF339.83 vs. price of CHF809.34 (138.2% 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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