Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28)
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 repor...
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 40.36 (historical range: 13.15–52.60, median: 21.75), placing it at the 84th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 5.38 (range: 2.07–7.01, 81th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 133.50 (range: 14.13–170.93, 84th percentile).
Over the historical period (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28), Caterpillar Inc.'s P/E ratio has expanded by 105% over the observed period (from an average of 17.4 to 35.7).
Caterpillar Inc. appears overvalued relative to its own historical valuation range, trading at elevated multiples across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 40.36 | 13.15 | 21.75 | 52.60 | 84th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 5.38 | 2.07 | 3.25 | 7.01 | 81th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 133.50 | 14.13 | 35.17 | 170.93 | 84th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.06 | 16th | expensive relative to its history |