Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 1.37 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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What is Caterpillar 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Caterpillar XSWX:CAT -0.39% 81 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.37 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CAT with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF342.85. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk over the past year. As of today (2026-07-15), Caterpillar's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.37.

Caterpillar  (XSWX:CAT) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Explanation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio inidicates the risk-adjusted return of an investment over the past year. It is calculated as the annualized result of the average monthly excess return divided by its standard deviation over the past year. The monthly excess return is the monthly investment return minus the monthly risk-free rate (typically the 10-year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate). If the risk-free rate for a specific region is not available, U.S. data is used by default.

The greater a portfolio's Sharpe Ratio, the better its risk-adjusted performance. A negative Sharpe Ratio means the risk-free rate is greater than the portfolio’s historical or projected return, or else the portfolio's return is expected to be negative.

Caterpillar 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms

XSWX:CAT vs DE, PCAR, CNH: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Caterpillar's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Sharpe 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Caterpillar's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Caterpillar's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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Caterpillar 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Calculation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the performance of an investment such as a stock or portfolio compared to a risk-free asset. A stock / portfolio's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can be calculated by dividing the difference between the one-year returns of the investment and the risk-free rate, by the standard deviation of the investment returns over one year.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 1-Year Sharpe Ratio →
What does a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 1.37 mean?
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 1.37 as of Jul. 15, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Caterpillar and its competitors.
Is Caterpillar's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Caterpillar's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.37. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to DE and PCAR?
Caterpillar's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 1.37 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, 1-Year Sharpe Ratio 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Caterpillar and its competitors. Caterpillar's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.37. 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 1.37. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF342.85, compared to a current price of CHF760.20 — trading 121.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.37. 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio calculated?
1-Year Sharpe Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.37 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 (XSWX:CAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caterpillar stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF760.20 is trading 121.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF342.85.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CAT:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 1.37
  • GF Value™: CHF342.85 vs. price of CHF760.20 (121.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 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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