Stock Analysis on Net

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT)

$24.99

Price to FCFE (P/FCFE)

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Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)

Caterpillar Inc., FCFE calculation

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Profit attributable to common stockholders
(Profit) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net noncash charges
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures
Net cash provided by operating activities
Capital expenditures, excluding equipment leased to others
Expenditures for equipment leased to others
Proceeds from disposals of leased assets and property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from debt issued, original maturities greater than three months
Payments on debt, original maturities greater than three months
Short-term borrowings, net, original maturities three months or less
Free cash flow to equity (FCFE)

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).

Item Description The company
FCFE Free cash flow to equity is the cash flow available to Caterpillar Inc. equity holders after all operating expenses, interest, and principal payments have been paid and necessary investments in working and fixed capital have been made. Caterpillar Inc. FCFE decreased from 2021 to 2022 but then increased from 2022 to 2023 exceeding 2021 level.

Price to FCFE Ratio, Current

Caterpillar Inc., current P/FCFE calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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No. shares of common stock outstanding
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Free cash flow to equity (FCFE) (in millions)
FCFE per share
Current share price (P)
Valuation Ratio
P/FCFE
Benchmarks
P/FCFE, Competitors1
Boeing Co.
Eaton Corp. plc
GE Aerospace
Honeywell International Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corp.
RTX Corp.
P/FCFE, Sector
Capital Goods
P/FCFE, Industry
Industrials

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31).

1 Click competitor name to see calculations.

If the company P/FCFE is lower then the P/FCFE of benchmark then company is relatively undervalued.
Otherwise, if the company P/FCFE is higher then the P/FCFE of benchmark then company is relatively overvalued.


Price to FCFE Ratio, Historical

Caterpillar Inc., historical P/FCFE calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
No. shares of common stock outstanding1
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Free cash flow to equity (FCFE) (in millions)2
FCFE per share3
Share price1, 4
Valuation Ratio
P/FCFE5
Benchmarks
P/FCFE, Competitors6
Boeing Co.
Eaton Corp. plc
GE Aerospace
Honeywell International Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corp.
RTX Corp.
P/FCFE, Sector
Capital Goods
P/FCFE, Industry
Industrials

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).

1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

2 See details »

3 2023 Calculation
FCFE per share = FCFE ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= ÷ =

4 Closing price as at the filing date of Caterpillar Inc. Annual Report.

5 2023 Calculation
P/FCFE = Share price ÷ FCFE per share
= ÷ =

6 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Valuation ratio Description The company
P/FCFE Price to free cash flow to equity is cash valuation indicator of stockholders’ equity. Caterpillar Inc. P/FCFE ratio increased from 2021 to 2022 but then decreased significantly from 2022 to 2023.