Caterpillar Inc.(CAT)NASDAQ
Stock Performance & Returns
Peer Comparison
Relative scale, growth, and profitability vs sector peers
| Ticker | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Revenue Growth | Net Margin | EPS | ROE | Debt/Equity | Dividend Yield | 52W High | 52W Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CAT | 405.45 B | 43.73x | 22.20% | 13.33% | $20.13 | 51.33% | 2.31 | 61.00% | $1073.46 | $380.14 |
CMI | 89.48 B | 33.67x | 2.70% | 7.89% | $19.26 | 21.99% | 0.62 | 1.12% | $737.76 | $319.88 |
PCAR | 66.42 B | 26.85x | -8.90% | 8.91% | $4.70 | 13.11% | 0.76 | 1.17% | $131.13 | $90.19 |
WAB | 44.47 B | 37.12x | 13.00% | 10.52% | $7.06 | 11.31% | 0.62 | 46.00% | $284.91 | $183.59 |
ALSN | 9.42 B | 17.67x | 83.60% | 14.88% | $6.43 | 30.44% | 2.29 | 1.03% | $137.28 | $75.38 |
Peer Valuation & Performance Analysis
Peer group analysis for Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) compared to its primary competitors (including CMI, PCAR, WAB) reveals distinct metrics. CAT trades at a valuation premium compared to its competitors, with a P/E ratio of 43.7x versus the peer average of 28.8x (representing a 52% premium). This indicates that the market expects superior growth or commands a quality premium for CAT. In terms of growth, CAT's revenue growth of 22.2% is consistent with the peer average of 22.6%. Additionally, it boasts superior profitability with a net margin of 13.3% compared to the peer average of 10.6%, demonstrating strong cost controls and pricing power.
Peer Performance Rankings
Ranking comparison across key performance metrics
P/E Ratio (Lower is Better)
Revenue Growth
Net Profit Margin
Financial Rankings Summary
• CAT ranks #5 in P/E ratio, #2 in revenue growth, and #2 in profit margins
• Average ranking: #3 - 📊 Solid financials relative to peer group
• Rankings based on actual financial data from company reports
Historical Trading Data
Price and volume data with customizable timeframes
Showing 15 of 15 trading sessions from the last 15 days
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | $841.73 | $893.19 | $838.33 | $880.28 | 3,376,000 | +4.58% |
| 2026-07-16 | $891.77 | $902.00 | $868.88 | $877.17 | 3,586,600 | -1.64% |
| 2026-07-15 | $938.58 | $938.58 | $890.40 | $914.30 | 2,649,979 | -2.59% |
| 2026-07-14 | $958.00 | $964.63 | $925.50 | $933.34 | 2,028,600 | -2.57% |
| 2026-07-13 | $939.21 | $946.75 | $924.38 | $931.47 | 1,988,600 | -0.82% |
| 2026-07-10 | $930.68 | $957.99 | $928.50 | $952.41 | 1,957,700 | +2.33% |
| 2026-07-09 | $975.08 | $983.16 | $934.38 | $938.39 | 3,520,500 | -3.76% |
| 2026-07-08 | $937.51 | $955.00 | $925.26 | $948.08 | 2,739,700 | +1.13% |
| 2026-07-07 | $946.50 | $950.00 | $909.53 | $940.12 | 3,765,200 | -0.67% |
| 2026-07-06 | $979.09 | $991.00 | $963.32 | $969.92 | 2,440,900 | -0.94% |
| 2026-07-02 | $1001.28 | $1001.28 | $948.78 | $963.53 | 3,569,900 | -3.77% |
| 2026-07-01 | $1033.92 | $1041.26 | $985.05 | $991.41 | 3,914,100 | -4.11% |
| 2026-06-30 | $1045.00 | $1073.46 | $1037.21 | $1064.90 | 3,283,800 | +1.90% |
| 2026-06-29 | $998.41 | $1039.07 | $992.11 | $1033.19 | 3,145,700 | +3.48% |
| 2026-06-26 | $1031.85 | $1031.85 | $989.64 | $997.47 | 13,904,000 | -3.33% |