Caterpillar Inc.
CATIndustrialsNASDAQFarm & Heavy Construction Machinery · Last scanned Sep 9, 2026
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the industrials sector, Caterpillar Inc. focuses on Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery services and products. Caterpillar Inc. provides construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives in the United States and internationally. At a $378.07B market cap, Caterpillar Inc. ranks as a mega-cap company within industrials. The Construction Industries segment offers asphalt pavers, cold planers, compactors, forestry machines, material handlers, motor graders, pipelayers, road reclaimers, telehandlers, track-type tractors, and track and wheel excavators; backhoe, compact track, skid steer, track-type, and wheel loaders; and related parts and work tools.
Market Cap
$378.07B
Beta
1.59
P/E (TTM)
35.45
P/E (Fwd)
25.40
EPS (TTM)
$23.20
EPS (Fwd)
$32.38
ROE
57.0%
ROA
9.0%
Cash
$5.94B
Total Debt
$45.15B
Free CF
$5.05B
52W Change
94.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where CAT stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 2, 2026 close, CAT finished 5.68% below its 150-day moving average ($826.05) and 1.54% above its 200-day moving average ($767.34). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is CAT overbought or oversold?
At the September 2, 2026 close, CAT's RSI(14) was 28.4, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Caterpillar Inc. carries $45.15B in total debt against $5.94B in cash reserves — debt is roughly 7.6x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company generates $5.05B in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 57.0%, which is exceptionally high for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 9.0% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $59.43B to $67.59B.
With a beta above 1.5, CAT tends to amplify broader market moves — both up and down. This higher volatility means larger price swings are common. Caterpillar Inc. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Caterpillar Inc. and its sector.