CAT (Caterpillar) GF Value : $298.23 (As of Apr. 26, 2025)

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What is Caterpillar GF Value?

As of today (2025-04-26), Caterpillar's share price is $306.45. Caterpillar's GF Value is $298.23. Therefore, Caterpillar's Price-to-GF-Value for today is 1.03. Based on the relationship between the current stock price and the GF Value, GuruFocus believes Caterpillar is Fairly Valued.

The GF Value represents the intrinsic value of a stock, determined using GuruFocus' proprietary methodology. The GF Value Line on our stock Summary page provides an estimate of the stock’s fair-trading value.

To calculate this value, GuruFocus follows these steps:

We analyze historical correlations between the stock price and key business performance metrics, such as revenue, earnings, cash flow, and book value.
We identify the metrics that have the strongest historical correlation with the stock price and determine the historical multiples at which the stock has traded relative to these metrics.
Using these historical multiples as a reference, we estimate the stock's fair value while accounting for future business growth. Adjustments may be made based on the company’s past returns and growth trends.

GuruFocus believes that the GF Value Line represents the fair value at which a stock should trade. Stock prices typically fluctuate around this line. If a stock’s price is significantly above the GF Value Line, it is considered overvalued, and its future returns are likely to be lower. Conversely, if the stock price is significantly below the GF Value Line, its future returns are likely to be higher.

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) GF Value Explanation

Based on the relationship between the current stock price and the GF Value, GuruFocus provides the following 6 ratings:

Posssible Evaluations	All-in-One Screener Examples (1)
Possible Value Trap, Think Twice	Predictable Companies that possibly be Value Traps
Significantly Overvalued	Predictable Companies which are Significantly Overvalued
Modestly Overvalued	Predictable Companies which are Modestly Overvalued
Fairly Valued	Predictable High Quality Companies which are Fairly Valued
Modestly Undervalued (2)	Predictable High Quality Companies which are Modestly Undervalued
Significantly Undervalued (2)	Predictable High Quality Companies which are Significantly Undervalued

(1) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Valuation filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab, and Price-to-GF-Value filter under Valuation Ratio tab and set your own criteria.

(2) A sufficient margin of safety exists only when the stock is undervalued.

Possible Value Trap, Think Twice companies are those that appear significantly undervalued based on their Price-to-GF-Value ratio, but whose fundamentals show signs of weakness.

Indicators that a company may be a value trap include:

    * Deteriorating Financial Health: A low Altman Z-scores indicates a higher risk of bankruptcy, or a low Piotroski F-Score.
    * Earnings Manipulation: A high Beneish M-score indicates potential earnings manipulation, raising concerns about the reliability of reported financials.
    * Stagnant or Declining Growth: Lack of revenue or earnings growth, or a recent slowdown, may signal limited future prospects.

Investors should conduct thorough due diligence, examining financial statements and growth indicators, to avoid falling into value traps.

Caterpillar's Price-to-GF-Value for today is calculated as

Price-to-GF-Value	=	Share Price	/	GF Value
	=	306.45	/	298.23
	=	1.03

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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Caterpillar Business Description

Industry

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Address

5205 N. O'Connor Boulevard, Suite 100, Irving, TX, USA, 75039

Website

https://www.caterpillar.com

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 reporting segments are: construction industries (40% sales/47% operating profit, or OP), resource industries (20% sales/19% OP), and energy & transportation (40% sales/34% OP). Market share approaches 20% across many products. Caterpillar operates a captive finance subsidiary to facilitate sales. The firm has global reach (46% US sales/54% ex-US). Construction skews more domestic, while the other divisions are more geographically diversified. An independent network of 156 dealers operates approximately 2,800 facilities, giving Caterpillar reach into about 190 countries for sales and support services.

Executives

Gerald Johnson	director	300 RENAISSANCE CENTER, M/C: 482-C23-A68, DETROIT MI 48265
Bonfield Andrew R J	officer: Chief Financial Officer	C/O BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO, 345 PARK AVE, NEW YORK NY 10164
Anthony D. Fassino	officer: Group President	510 LAKE COOK ROAD, SUITE 100, DEERFIELD IL 60015
Susan C Schwab	director	2101 VAN MUNCHING HALL, COLLEGE PARK MD 20742
Lange Bob De	officer: Group President	510 LAKE COOK ROAD, SUITE 100, DEERFIELD IL 60015
Daniel M Dickinson	director	THAYER CAPITAL PARTNERS, 1455 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW, STE 350, WASHINGTON DC 20004
Cheryl H Johnson	officer: Chief Human Resources Officer	40 WESTMINSTER STREET, PROVIDENCE RI 02903
William E Schaupp	officer: Chief Accounting Officer	PPG INDUSTRIES, INC., ONE PPG PLACE, PITTSBURGH PA 15272
David Maclennan	director	14701 CHARLSON ROAD, EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55347
Joseph E Creed	officer: Interim CFO	510 LAKE COOK ROAD, SUITE 100, DEERFIELD IL 60015
Denise C Johnson	officer: Group President	C/O CATERPILLAR, INCORPORATED, 901 WEST WASHINGTON, CV41110, EAST PEORIA IL 61630
Fish James C Jr	director	800 CAPITOL STREET 3000, HOUSTON TX 77002
Judith Fran Marks	director	C/O HUBBELL INCORPORATED, 40 WATERVIEW DRIVE, SHELTON CT 06484
Suzette M Long	officer: Int. Executive Vice President	510 LAKE COOK ROAD, SUITE 100, DEERFILED IL 60015
Gary Michael Marvel	officer: Chief Accounting Officer	510 LAKE COOK ROAD, SUITE 100, DEERFIELD IL 60015