LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 09: The CAT, Caterpillar company logo is displayed during the Security Equipment International (DSEI) at London Excel on September 10, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by John Keeble/Getty Images)
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Caterpillar stock (NYSE: CAT) has surged 16% in a month, driven by strong fundamentals, including robust demand and a substantial order backlog that signals strong business momentum and future revenue. This upward movement is reinforced by positive technical momentum, as the stock reached new all-time highs. But given this significant rise, how does CAT stock compare to its peers, specifically in terms of size, valuation, growth, and margins?
- CAT’s operating margin of 18.2% is robust, although lower than many competitors – trailing behind ALSN (31.3%).
- CAT’s revenue growth of -4.9% over the previous 12 months is negative, falling short of ALSN, TEX, ASTE, but surpassing DE.
- CAT’s stock has increased by 24.5% over the past year and is trading at a PE of 23.9, while competitors like ASTE have provided better returns.
As a brief overview, Caterpillar supplies construction and mining equipment, engines, industrial turbines, and financial services, including leases and loans, across various sectors.
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Why does this matter? CAT has just increased by 15.6% in one month – comparing peers provides context on stock performance, valuation, and financials – emphasizing whether it is genuinely outperforming, lagging behind, and ultimately – can this trend persist? Read Buy or Sell CAT Stock to determine if Caterpillar remains a quality investment. Additionally, there is always a risk of decline after a significant rally – observe how the stock has dropped and bounced back in the past through the CAT Dip Buyer Analysis perspective.
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