CAT - Cat Forward Price-to-Revenue Multiple

Corporate company logo of Caterpillar Corp. (CAT)

The Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) operating model relies on a complex network of external component suppliers, necessitating precise logistics. The forward P/S ratio trend reflects market expectations, where a metric value of 2.90 captures the current revenue premium. Geopolitical tensions and metal tariffs increase production costs, while the company's bet on autonomous machinery and electrification ensures its technological leadership.

Caterpillar - CAT Forward Price-to-Revenue Multiple (period 07/04/2022 - 11/13/2026)

Analytical breakdowns for caterpillar.com (CAT)

- stock price and consensus target price:
Stock Quotes Caterpillar|CAT - Price Target Chart
- market capitalization statistics:
Market Valuation Caterpillar Corp.|CAT - Total Enterprise Value
- business book valuation details:
Book Value per Share Caterpillar|CAT - Company Net Assets|Market Capitalization to Book Value Ratio caterpillar.com|CAT - Company Total Assets
- debt and liquidity data:
Total Debt to Equity Ratio Caterpillar Inc.|CAT - Long-Term Loans to Capital Ratio|Short-Term Debt to Capital Caterpillar|CAT - Company Cumulative Debt|Debt to Book Capitalization Ratio Caterpillar Corp.|CAT - Company Long-Term Loans and Borrowings|Company Short-Term Debt Caterpillar|Quick Ratio caterpillar.com
- financial results and valuation multiples details:
CAT - Net Financial Result|Expected Profit Caterpillar Inc.|CAT - Price to Earnings Ratio|Future Price to Earnings Caterpillar|CAT - Price/Earnings to Growth Ratio|EV/EBITDA Multiple Caterpillar Corp.|CAT - Operating profit EBITDA|Earnings per share for the last twelve months Caterpillar|CAT - Earnings per share for the trailing year|Year-over-year net earnings per share growth for the last 12 months caterpillar.com|CAT - Earnings per share increase in current year|Earnings growth forecast for next year Caterpillar Inc.
- sales and revenue data:
CAT - Company Gross Revenue|Company Projected Revenue Caterpillar|CAT - Market Cap to Revenue Ratio|Forward P/S Multiple Caterpillar Corp.
Initial company analysis:CAT (Caterpillar Corp.)
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To find the balance between valuation and business quality, the forward P/S ratio is used, comparing current market capitalization with projected revenue for the coming year. The value of 2.90 reflects market expectations for sales growth rates, eliminating distortions from previous periods. For the behemoth brand Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), whose reputation in machinery guarantees stable demand, the forward P/S metric serves as an accurate indicator of whether the asset is overbought or undervalued.

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