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CaterpillarXSWX:CAT 23 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CAT with a GF Score™ of 23/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF327.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 94 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Caterpillar ranks better than 85.11% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Caterpillar's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.20%.
XSWX:CAT's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 85.11% of 94
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: -0.2
vs XSWX:CAT: 2.20
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Caterpillar 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:CAT vs DE, PCAR, CNH: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Caterpillar's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Share Buyback 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 Share Buyback Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Caterpillar's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caterpillar's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.20 mean?
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.20 as of Mar. 2026. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for Caterpillar and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #14 out of 94 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Caterpillar's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Caterpillar's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20. Based on the distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #14 out of 94 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to DE and PCAR?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #14 out of 94 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Caterpillar in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, 1-Year Share Buyback 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 Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for Caterpillar and its competitors. Caterpillar's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20. 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 (XSWX:CAT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF327.33, compared to a current price of CHF648.40 — trading 98.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20. Caterpillar's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20 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 CHF648.40 is trading 98.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF327.33.
GuruFocus considers Caterpillar to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CAT:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.20
GF Value™: CHF327.33 vs. price of CHF648.40 (98.1% 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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