Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
Caterpillar Inc. is in the Industrials sector and Agricultural - Machinery industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 37/100.
Quick answer for CAT
Caterpillar Inc. currently has a Wall Street Score of 37/100. The stored market price is $785.66. Its financial score is 32/100. Its valuation score is 10/100. The latest WSS change is -0.1 points. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What Caterpillar Inc. does
Caterpillar Inc., a global enterprise founded in 1925 and headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois (having previously operated as Caterpillar Tractor Co. until its rebranding in 1986), is a premier manufacturer and vendor of heavy construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas power units, and industrial gas turbines across the world. The company's extensive offerings are organized into several operational divisions: Construction Industries: This segment delivers a broad spectrum of machinery for construction projects, including asphalt pavers, versatile backhoe and skid steer loaders, various sizes of excavators (from compact to heavy-duty), compactors, road-building equipment like cold planers and motorgraders, pipelayers, site preparation tractors, telehandlers, and utility vehicles, alongside a range of wheel loaders and track-type equipment. Resource Industries: Dedicated to
CAT financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 37/100
- Current price:
- $785.66
- Market capitalization:
- $361.90B
- Revenue:
- $74.73B
- Net income:
- $10.83B
- Free cash flow:
- $7.45B
- Cash:
- $6.71B
- Total debt:
- $45.15B
- EPS:
- 23.34
- P/E ratio:
- 33.7x
- Financial score:
- 32/100
- Valuation score:
- 10/100
- Revenue score:
- 22/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is +0.1%.
- Free cash flow is $7.45B, showing positive cash generation.
- The balance sheet shows $6.71B of cash versus $45.15B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
- The latest Wall Street Score change is -0.1 points: CAT decreased 0.1 points because some fundamentals weakened.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 10/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 32/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-09-14.
How to research CAT
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
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