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Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Stock Grade

CAT · Industrials

A
Grade updated: August 16, 2026
Computed by the GradeMyInvestments scoring model from revenue growth, profitability, balance-sheet strength, and analyst targets.
Market Cap
$394.6B
P/E Ratio
30.1
Revenue Growth (YoY)
+4.3%
Net Margin
13.1%
Return on Equity
41.6%
Dividend Yield
1.3%

About Caterpillar Inc.'s fundamentals

Caterpillar is a large-cap industrial company with a valuation multiple of 30.1x earnings, while generating solid revenue growth of 4.3% year-over-year with a healthy net profit margin of 13.1%. The company demonstrates strong capital efficiency, delivering a 41.6% return on equity to shareholders. It currently pays a modest dividend yield of 1.0%, suggesting the company prioritizes reinvestment and growth over income distribution.

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