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CaterpillarFRA:CAT -0.49%81 14-Day RSI is 44.98 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CAT with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 215 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Caterpillar ranks worse than 54.42% on this metric.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. The RSI is most typically used on a 14-day period, measured on a scale from 0 to 100. Traditionally, an asset is considered overbought or overvalued when the RSI is above 70 and oversold or undervalued when it is below 30.
As of today (2026-07-15), Caterpillar's 14-Day RSI is 44.98.
The industry rank for Caterpillar's 14-Day RSI or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CAT's 14-Day RSI is ranked worse than 54.42% of 215
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 46.28
vs FRA:CAT: 44.98
Caterpillar (FRA:CAT) 14-Day RSI Explanation
The Relative Strength Index (RSI), developed by J. Welles Wilder in his book “New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems.”, is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. The RSI is most typically used on a 14-day period, measured on a scale from 0 to 100.
Traditionally, an asset is considered overbought or overvalued when the RSI is above 70 and oversold or undervalued when it is below 30. A RSI surpasses the 30 level indicates a bullish sign, when it slides below 70 level, it’s a bearish sign. This level can be adjusted depending on the security’s pattern and the market’s underlying trend. In an uptrend or bullish market, the RSI might range within a higher interval, investors could set the support level higher. If a downtrend or bearish market occurs, investors may need to lower the resistance level.
RSI can also be used in trading techniques to indicate the trading signal, such as Divergences and Swing Rejections.
Caterpillar 14-Day RSI Related Terms
FRA:CAT vs DE, PCAR, CNH: 14-Day RSI Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Caterpillar's 14-Day RSI, along with its competitors' market caps and 14-Day RSI 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 14-Day RSI vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Caterpillar's 14-Day RSI distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caterpillar's 14-Day RSI falls into.
* Note that the formula uses a positive value for the average loss.
* 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 (FRA:CAT) has a 14-Day RSI of 44.98 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #117 out of 215 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 54.4%.
Is Caterpillar's 14-Day RSI too high?
Caterpillar's current 14-Day RSI is 44.98. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median 14-Day RSI is 46.28. Caterpillar's value of 44.98 is 2.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #117 out of 215 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's 14-Day RSI compare to DE and PCAR?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #117 out of 215 companies for 14-Day RSI. This places Caterpillar in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 14-Day RSI is 46.28. Caterpillar's value of 44.98 is 2.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 14-Day RSI for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median 14-Day RSI among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 46.28, based on 215 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 14-Day RSI significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 14-Day RSI should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Caterpillar's current 14-Day RSI of 44.98 is 2.8% below 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 14-Day RSI mean?
A high 14-Day RSI can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median 14-Day RSI is 46.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caterpillar's current 14-Day RSI is 44.98. 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 (FRA:CAT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.89, compared to a current price of €40.80 — trading 128.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 14-Day RSI is 44.98 and 2.8% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 46.28. Caterpillar's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 14-Day RSI calculated?
14-Day RSI is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (FRA:CAT), the current 14-Day RSI is 44.98 as of Jul. 15, 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 (FRA:CAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caterpillar stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €40.80 is trading 128.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.89.
GuruFocus considers Caterpillar to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CAT:
14-Day RSI: 44.98
GF Value™: €17.89 vs. price of €40.80 (128.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.8% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#117 of 215)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA: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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