Caterpillar Inc
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FY 2025 · Mkt capMarket cap $4.20B
Decision snapshot: CAT stock price at premium vs SITE $805.00 current versus $529.02 implied using P/E multiple.
Quick read
Each company valued on the other's multiple, then compared with the market price.
Implied fair value · at SITE's multiple
Implied fair value · at CAT's multiple
Snapshot Sep 10, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Metric by metric
Where each company leads, and how wide the gap is.
Growth edge
Reported gross margin
Operating income + D&A
Lower is better
Higher P/E
Lower leverage
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Trendline
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Price framework
USD market cap plus reported borrowing debt, less cash and equivalents. This EV proxy excludes investments, preferred stock and noncontrolling-interest adjustments.
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Complete market value, debt and cash evidence is required for enterprise value.
Price framework
The same filing-backed model used on each company's valuation page, with company-specific inputs and calculated scenarios.
CATERPILLAR INC · implied price per share
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Balance sheet health
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Comparable set
Where the pair sits against the wider comparable set.
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If you believe CAT’s premium margins, ROIC, and historical trading range will persist through the cycle, then hold or underweight only modestly rather than aggressively sell, because the operational quality is strong; however, if you expect valuation to revert toward SITE or DCF levels, then reduce exposure because the current price implies 34.9% downside versus the provided P/E valuation.
CAT’s current price of $826.98 is 34.9% above the implied P/E price of $538.40, indicating a meaningful valuation premium versus SITE on this basis. The stock also trades above SITE-implied range midpoint and materially above the DCF range, which suggests the market is already pricing in a strong execution premium.
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