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 | 374.10 B | 35.05x | 24.00% | 14.51% | $23.22 | 56.97% | 2.33x | 0.75% | $1073.46 | $483.55 |
CMI | 71.22 B | 26.41x | 9.40% | 7.82% | $19.59 | 21.11% | 0.60x | 1.55% | $735.02 | $394.95 |
PCAR | 56.25 B | 22.50x | 0.50% | 9.00% | $4.75 | 12.76% | 0.73x | 1.22% | $138.87 | $90.03 |
WAB | 47.71 B | 38.01x | 17.50% | 10.59% | $7.43 | 11.55% | 0.62x | 0.39% | $306.32 | $185.19 |
ALSN | 9.15 B | 17.50x | 92.40% | 12.02% | $6.33 | 28.35% | 2.12x | 0.96% | $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 35.0x versus the peer average of 26.1x (representing a 34% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | $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% |
| 2026-09-30 | $828.50 | $831.95 | $810.07 | $810.79 | 1,959,800 | -1.92% |
| 2026-09-29 | $826.53 | $829.74 | $815.50 | $826.64 | 2,313,400 | +0.82% |
| 2026-09-28 | $821.05 | $827.57 | $808.20 | $819.95 | 2,174,700 | -0.20% |
| 2026-09-25 | $816.34 | $823.00 | $809.05 | $821.58 | 1,978,200 | +2.03% |
| 2026-09-24 | $798.87 | $809.14 | $794.20 | $805.25 | 2,197,800 | -0.83% |
| 2026-09-23 | $803.97 | $816.76 | $798.53 | $812.02 | 2,788,700 | +0.50% |
| 2026-09-22 | $806.06 | $812.46 | $802.61 | $808.01 | 2,062,600 | -1.04% |
| 2026-09-21 | $827.00 | $827.81 | $805.24 | $816.50 | 1,867,300 | +0.93% |
| 2026-09-18 | $800.79 | $809.49 | $799.57 | $808.99 | 4,786,800 | +1.30% |
| 2026-09-17 | $813.95 | $813.95 | $795.00 | $798.57 | 2,429,600 | +2.02% |
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