Caterpillar Inc.(CAT)Stock Performance & ReturnsNYSE
Returns, drawdowns and benchmark comparison
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 | 333.37 B | 31.22x | 24.00% | 14.51% | $23.23 | 56.97% | 2.33x | 0.84% | $1073.46 | $510.21 |
CMI | 73.82 B | 27.40x | 9.40% | 7.82% | $19.57 | 21.11% | 0.60x | 1.51% | $735.02 | $399.97 |
PCAR | 57.94 B | 23.17x | 0.50% | 9.00% | $4.75 | 12.76% | 0.73x | 1.21% | $138.87 | $90.95 |
WAB | 47.87 B | 38.10x | 17.50% | 10.59% | $7.44 | 11.55% | 0.62x | 0.39% | $306.32 | $185.19 |
ALSN | 9.06 B | 17.43x | 92.40% | 12.02% | $6.29 | 28.35% | 2.12x | 1.00% | $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 31.2x versus the peer average of 26.5x (representing a 18% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | $745.00 | $742.71 | $729.88 | $740.21 | 2,071,431 | +2.06% |
| 2026-10-20 | $711.00 | $734.38 | $708.75 | $725.24 | 2,654,200 | -0.08% |
| 2026-10-19 | $739.50 | $740.00 | $718.44 | $725.79 | 2,640,900 | -0.68% |
| 2026-10-16 | $734.36 | $742.98 | $728.69 | $730.76 | 2,867,900 | -0.66% |
| 2026-10-15 | $725.75 | $740.21 | $704.01 | $735.64 | 4,501,400 | -1.78% |
| 2026-10-14 | $761.60 | $770.35 | $742.01 | $748.98 | 3,352,100 | -3.08% |
| 2026-10-13 | $791.00 | $792.70 | $755.31 | $772.78 | 3,600,000 | -3.33% |
| 2026-10-12 | $798.42 | $812.00 | $795.76 | $799.37 | 1,462,500 | -0.14% |
| 2026-10-09 | $796.22 | $804.31 | $791.19 | $800.47 | 2,221,700 | +0.54% |
| 2026-10-08 | $808.70 | $821.91 | $788.89 | $796.18 | 2,789,300 | -2.17% |
| 2026-10-07 | $846.00 | $846.00 | $806.29 | $813.83 | 3,338,000 | -5.75% |
| 2026-10-06 | $853.00 | $876.95 | $851.47 | $863.44 | 1,971,400 | +1.80% |
| 2026-10-05 | $843.17 | $857.85 | $821.77 | $848.14 | 2,300,100 | +0.32% |
| 2026-10-02 | $840.80 | $858.87 | $836.46 | $845.42 | 2,385,400 | +2.31% |
| 2026-10-01 | $810.58 | $833.62 | $802.44 | $826.35 | 2,153,800 | +1.92% |
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