CAT Caterpillar PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the Caterpillar stock's PE ratio is 16.89. This takes into account the latest EPS of $21.67 and stock price of $366.04. The PE ratio marks an increase of 5% from its last 4 quarters average of 16.1.
CAT PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Caterpillar has averaged 40.21 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 16.89 is 58% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, CAT's PE ratio peaked in the Jun 2017 quarter at 597, when the price was $107.46 and the EPS was $0.18. The lowest point was in the Sep 2019 quarter, when it reached 11.85 with a price of $126.31 and an EPS of $10.66.
Caterpillar PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 142.69% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -90.14% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.61 | -22.41% |
| 2022 | 18.83 | 8.66% |
| 2021 | 17.33 | -47.53% |
| 2020 | 33.03 | 142.69% |
| 2019 | 13.61 | 11.28% |
| 2018 | 12.23 | -90.14% |
| 2017 | 124.08 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | 16.07 | -30.31% |
| 2014 | 23.06 | 49.06% |
CAT average PE ratio chart
Currently, CAT's PE ratio is higher than its 3-year average, but it is lower than its 5 and 10-year averages.
CAT PE vs peers
CAT's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks GE and CMI, but it is higher than DE's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| DE Deere & Co | 16.81 | $117.45B |
| CAT Caterpillar Inc | 16.89 | $176.73B |
| CMI Cummins Inc | 23.12 | $48.2B |
| GE General Electric Co | 29.33 | $182.23B |
| ASTE Astec Industries Inc | N/A | $759.07M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Caterpillar's PE ratio?
As of Dec 20, 2024, CAT stock has a price to earnings ratio of 16.89.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Caterpillar (CAT)?
As an average over the last 3 years, CAT stock has a PE ratio of 16.04.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Caterpillar (CAT)?
As an average over the last 5 years, CAT stock has a PE ratio of 18.83.
What is the highest PE ratio for CAT?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 597 in the Jun 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for CAT compare to its historical average?
CAT's price to earnings ratio is currently 58% below its 10-year historical average.
How is CAT's PE ratio calculated (Caterpillar PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Caterpillar's share price is $366.04. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $21.67. Therefore, Caterpillar's PE ratio for today is 16.89. PE RATIO(16.89) = STOCK PRICE($366.04) / TTM EPS($21.67)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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