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 | 367.80 B | 34.47x | 24.00% | 14.51% | $23.21 | 56.97% | 2.33 | 81.00% | $1071.47 | $406.86 |
CMI | 75.10 B | 27.93x | 9.40% | 7.82% | $19.53 | 21.11% | 0.60 | 1.56% | $735.02 | $383.91 |
PCAR | 65.54 B | 26.21x | 0.50% | 9.00% | $4.75 | 12.76% | 0.73 | 1.12% | $138.87 | $90.03 |
WAB | 47.44 B | 38.68x | 17.50% | 10.59% | $7.26 | 11.55% | 0.62 | 42.00% | $306.32 | $183.40 |
ALSN | 10.61 B | 20.42x | 92.40% | 12.02% | $6.29 | 28.35% | 2.12 | 92.00% | $136.97 | $75.21 |
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 34.5x versus the peer average of 28.3x (representing a 22% 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 24.0% lags behind the peer average of 30.0%, indicating potential market share losses or slower industry adoption. Additionally, it boasts superior profitability with a net margin of 14.5% compared to the peer average of 9.9%, 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 #4 in P/E ratio, #2 in revenue growth, and #1 in profit margins
• Average ranking: #2 - 🎯 Top-tier fundamentals 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | $796.90 | $803.92 | $781.49 | $800.14 | 2,351,900 | +0.41% |
| 2026-09-02 | $778.51 | $793.94 | $771.39 | $792.28 | 2,507,600 | +1.77% |
| 2026-09-01 | $788.88 | $790.22 | $774.55 | $779.16 | 2,946,600 | -1.23% |
| 2026-08-31 | $800.00 | $802.90 | $789.05 | $797.47 | 3,071,400 | -0.32% |
| 2026-08-28 | $819.01 | $821.23 | $799.17 | $800.25 | 1,787,500 | -2.29% |
| 2026-08-27 | $827.42 | $832.99 | $807.31 | $817.00 | 1,835,400 | -1.26% |
| 2026-08-26 | $816.20 | $824.62 | $812.26 | $821.93 | 1,848,200 | +0.70% |
| 2026-08-25 | $833.57 | $834.45 | $804.75 | $811.29 | 1,655,500 | -2.67% |
| 2026-08-24 | $822.99 | $825.97 | $804.49 | $811.02 | 2,536,200 | -1.45% |
| 2026-08-21 | $829.52 | $832.00 | $812.34 | $827.90 | 2,465,200 | -0.20% |
| 2026-08-20 | $811.54 | $818.93 | $801.00 | $815.39 | 2,937,800 | +0.47% |
| 2026-08-19 | $845.00 | $848.94 | $805.68 | $816.15 | 4,140,700 | -3.41% |
| 2026-08-18 | $862.19 | $863.92 | $834.81 | $840.87 | 2,683,500 | -2.47% |
| 2026-08-17 | $864.03 | $887.91 | $859.62 | $881.65 | 2,140,600 | +2.04% |
| 2026-08-14 | $854.00 | $870.99 | $850.00 | $856.57 | 1,893,400 | +0.30% |
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