Price to Sales (P/S)
since 2005
Calculation
Caterpillar Inc., P/S, long-term trends, calculation
| P/S | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Sales per share1 | Sales per share1 | = | Sales of Machinery, Energy & Transportation1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2024 | 2.52 | = | 321.91 | ÷ | 127.90 | 127.90 | = | 63,869 | ÷ | 499,377,269 | |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 2.27 | = | 248.70 | ÷ | 109.57 | 109.57 | = | 56,574 | ÷ | 516,345,490 | |
| Feb 16, 2022 | 2.26 | = | 203.64 | ÷ | 89.92 | 89.92 | = | 48,188 | ÷ | 535,888,051 | |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 2.83 | = | 202.30 | ÷ | 71.56 | 71.56 | = | 39,022 | ÷ | 545,303,847 | |
| Feb 19, 2020 | 1.48 | = | 136.86 | ÷ | 92.27 | 92.27 | = | 50,755 | ÷ | 550,082,610 | |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 1.47 | = | 132.62 | ÷ | 90.04 | 90.04 | = | 51,822 | ÷ | 575,542,738 | |
| Feb 15, 2018 | 2.24 | = | 159.98 | ÷ | 71.41 | 71.41 | = | 42,676 | ÷ | 597,625,772 | |
| Feb 15, 2017 | 1.62 | = | 99.02 | ÷ | 61.00 | 61.00 | = | 35,773 | ÷ | 586,486,024 | |
| Feb 16, 2016 | 0.86 | = | 65.21 | ÷ | 75.81 | 75.81 | = | 44,147 | ÷ | 582,321,890 | |
| Feb 17, 2015 | 0.99 | = | 85.38 | ÷ | 86.02 | 86.02 | = | 52,142 | ÷ | 606,166,559 | |
| Feb 18, 2014 | 1.17 | = | 96.56 | ÷ | 82.62 | 82.62 | = | 52,694 | ÷ | 637,822,342 | |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 0.99 | = | 95.60 | ÷ | 96.28 | 96.28 | = | 63,068 | ÷ | 655,048,493 | |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 1.30 | = | 115.00 | ÷ | 88.63 | 88.63 | = | 57,392 | ÷ | 647,533,344 | |
| Feb 22, 2011 | 1.63 | = | 102.01 | ÷ | 62.41 | 62.41 | = | 39,867 | ÷ | 638,822,714 | |
| Feb 19, 2010 | 1.23 | = | 58.25 | ÷ | 47.28 | 47.28 | = | 29,540 | ÷ | 624,722,719 | |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 0.33 | = | 26.66 | ÷ | 79.87 | 79.87 | = | 48,044 | ÷ | 601,526,641 | |
| Feb 22, 2008 | 1.06 | = | 71.18 | ÷ | 67.25 | 67.25 | = | 41,962 | ÷ | 623,986,134 | |
| Feb 23, 2007 | 1.12 | = | 67.26 | ÷ | 60.19 | 60.19 | = | 38,869 | ÷ | 645,808,176 | |
| Feb 22, 2006 | 1.44 | = | 73.06 | ÷ | 50.69 | 50.69 | = | 34,006 | ÷ | 670,867,219 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Caterpillar Inc. Annual Report.
Comparison to Competitors
Caterpillar Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Caterpillar Inc. | Boeing Co. | Eaton Corp. plc | GE Aerospace | Honeywell International Inc. | Lockheed Martin Corp. | RTX Corp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2024 | 2.52 | 1.66 | 4.98 | 2.30 | 3.51 | 1.57 | 1.78 |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 2.27 | 1.90 | 3.31 | 1.20 | 3.78 | 1.78 | 2.14 |
| Feb 16, 2022 | 2.26 | 1.87 | 3.03 | 1.50 | 3.73 | 1.57 | 2.21 |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 2.83 | 1.96 | 2.96 | 1.41 | 4.34 | 1.40 | 1.95 |
| Feb 19, 2020 | 1.48 | 2.34 | 1.87 | 1.18 | 3.51 | 2.07 | 1.75 |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 1.47 | 2.26 | 1.58 | 0.82 | 2.59 | 1.58 | 1.56 |
| Feb 15, 2018 | 2.24 | 2.17 | 1.74 | 1.11 | 2.74 | 1.91 | 1.67 |
| Feb 15, 2017 | 1.62 | 1.06 | 1.65 | 2.39 | 2.36 | 1.59 | 1.55 |
| Feb 16, 2016 | 0.86 | 0.80 | 1.25 | 2.59 | 2.06 | 1.43 | 1.26 |
| Feb 17, 2015 | 0.99 | 1.15 | 1.49 | 2.45 | 2.03 | 1.34 | 1.67 |
| Feb 18, 2014 | 1.17 | 1.12 | 1.63 | 2.54 | 1.90 | 1.15 | 1.60 |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 0.99 | 0.70 | 1.79 | 2.39 | 1.46 | 0.60 | 1.43 |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 1.30 | 0.82 | 1.08 | 2.15 | 1.28 | 0.62 | 1.31 |
| Feb 22, 2011 | 1.63 | 0.83 | 1.33 | 2.20 | 1.36 | 0.61 | 1.44 |
| Feb 19, 2010 | 1.23 | 0.64 | 0.95 | 1.66 | 0.94 | 0.64 | 1.19 |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 0.33 | 0.51 | 0.39 | 1.02 | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.77 |
| Feb 22, 2008 | 1.06 | 0.98 | 0.91 | 3.45 | 1.21 | 1.03 | 1.30 |
| Feb 23, 2007 | 1.12 | 1.17 | 0.96 | 3.54 | 1.22 | 1.08 | 1.44 |
| Feb 22, 2006 | 1.44 | 1.06 | 0.93 | 3.72 | 1.24 | 0.86 | 1.36 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Capital Goods)
Caterpillar Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to sector (capital goods)
| Caterpillar Inc. | Capital Goods | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2024 | 2.52 | 2.26 |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 2.27 | 2.09 |
| Feb 16, 2022 | 2.26 | 2.09 |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 2.83 | 2.11 |
| Feb 19, 2020 | 1.48 | 1.92 |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 1.47 | 1.62 |
| Feb 15, 2018 | 2.24 | 1.82 |
| Feb 15, 2017 | 1.62 | 1.76 |
| Feb 16, 2016 | 0.86 | 1.55 |
| Feb 17, 2015 | 0.99 | 1.66 |
| Feb 18, 2014 | 1.17 | 1.66 |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 0.99 | 1.37 |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 1.30 | 1.33 |
| Feb 22, 2011 | 1.63 | 1.45 |
| Feb 19, 2010 | 1.23 | 1.12 |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 0.33 | 0.71 |
| Feb 22, 2008 | 1.06 | 1.76 |
| Feb 23, 2007 | 1.12 | 1.91 |
| Feb 22, 2006 | 1.44 | 1.95 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Industrials)
Caterpillar Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to industry (industrials)
| Caterpillar Inc. | Industrials | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2024 | 2.52 | 2.10 |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 2.27 | 1.84 |
| Feb 16, 2022 | 2.26 | 2.11 |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 2.83 | 2.17 |
| Feb 19, 2020 | 1.48 | 1.80 |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 1.47 | 1.59 |
| Feb 15, 2018 | 2.24 | 1.71 |
| Feb 15, 2017 | 1.62 | 1.68 |
| Feb 16, 2016 | 0.86 | 1.49 |
| Feb 17, 2015 | 0.99 | 1.65 |
| Feb 18, 2014 | 1.17 | 1.57 |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 0.99 | 1.31 |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 1.30 | 1.27 |
| Feb 22, 2011 | 1.63 | 1.39 |
| Feb 19, 2010 | 1.23 | 1.09 |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 0.33 | 0.71 |
| Feb 22, 2008 | 1.06 | 1.62 |
| Feb 23, 2007 | 1.12 | 1.73 |
| Feb 22, 2006 | 1.44 | 1.80 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).