Caterpillar

Caterpillar Forward P/E

The Forward P/E Ratio of Caterpillar (CAT) as of Nov 4, 2026 is 40.83. In the previous year, Forward P/E Ratio was 33.57 — a change of 21.63% (higher).

Forward P/E

40.83

YoY

21.63%

Last updated:

Forward P/E Ratio of Caterpillar is 2025 40.83 . Forward P/E Ratio of Caterpillar was 2024 33.57 . It decreases by 21.63% higher compared to the previous year.

The Caterpillar Forward P/E history

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Forward P/E
Date
Forward P/E
Jan 1, 2018
58.94 USD
Jan 1, 2019
59.46 USD
Jan 1, 2020
120.85 USD
Jan 1, 2021
55.83 USD
Jan 1, 2022
54.04 USD
Jan 1, 2023
35.06 USD
Jan 1, 2024
33.57 USD
Jan 1, 2025
40.83 USD
The Caterpillar Forward P/E history
YEARForward P/EYoY
40.83+21.63%
33.57-4.23%
35.06-35.12%
54.04-3.22%
55.83-53.80%
120.85+103.24%
59.46+0.89%
58.94-87.73%
480.52-108.89%
-5,407.61-3,849.25%
144.23-2.39%
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Caterpillar Stock analysis

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Frequently Asked Questions about Caterpillar stock

Forward P/E Ratio of Caterpillar is 40.83 in 2025.

Forward P/E Ratio of Caterpillar changed from 33.57 to 40.83, representing a 21.63% change. The value is higher than the previous year.

On Eulerpool you can find the complete historical development of Forward P/E Ratio Caterpillar since 2006 – with annual values, charts, and detailed analysis.

The Forward P/E uses estimated future earnings to value a stock. A lower forward P/E relative to the trailing P/E suggests analysts expect earnings growth.

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