Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:CAT) — Market Cap & Net Worth

$362.70 Billion USD · Rank #43

Market Cap & Net Worth: Caterpillar Inc (CAT)

Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:CAT) has a market capitalization of $362.70 Billion ($362.70 Billion) as of September 15, 2026. Listed on the NYSE stock exchange, this USA-based company holds position #43 globally and #32 in its home market, demonstrating a 3.32% increase in market value over the past year.

Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying Caterpillar Inc's stock price $818.57 by its total outstanding shares 467979596 (467.98 Million). Also see CAT current and non-current assets for a full breakdown of the balance sheet.

Caterpillar Inc Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026

Caterpillar Inc's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows growth from $25.27 Billion to $383.07 Billion (28.22% CAGR). Also see Caterpillar Inc cash conversion from operations for how efficiently the company converts equity into cash flow.

Index Memberships

Caterpillar Inc is a constituent of 5 market indices:

Index	Total Market Cap	Weight (%)	Rank by Market Cap
Dow Jones Composite Average DJA	$18.06 Trillion	2.01%	#10 of 65
DJC: Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index DJC	$24.98 Trillion	2.95%	#10 of 65
Dow Jones Industrial Average DJI	$23.25 Trillion	4.49%	#10 of 30
S&P 500 Index GSPC	$63.14 Trillion	0.31%	#26 of 503
S&P 100 OEX	$45.49 Trillion	0.44%	#24 of 101

Weight: Caterpillar Inc's market cap as a percentage of total index value. Rank: Position among all constituents by market cap.

Caterpillar Inc Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline

This chart shows how Caterpillar Inc's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance. Check CAT share price today for real-time trading data and today's change.

Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio

3.97x

Caterpillar Inc's market cap is 3.97 times its annual revenue

Industry average: 0.13x Higher than industry average

Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio

30.21x

Caterpillar Inc's market cap is 30.21 times its annual earnings

Industry average: 3.06x Higher than industry average

What These Ratios Tell Investors:

Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.

Year	Market Cap (USD)	Revenue (USD)	Net Income (USD)	P/S Ratio	P/E Ratio
2016	$35.91 Billion	$38.54 Billion	-$67.00 Million	0.93x	N/A
2017	$62.85 Billion	$45.46 Billion	$754.00 Million	1.38x	83.36x
2018	$51.81 Billion	$54.72 Billion	$6.15 Billion	0.95x	8.43x
2019	$61.93 Billion	$53.80 Billion	$6.09 Billion	1.15x	10.16x
2020	$78.62 Billion	$41.75 Billion	$3.00 Billion	1.88x	26.23x
2021	$91.17 Billion	$50.97 Billion	$6.49 Billion	1.79x	14.05x
2022	$108.12 Billion	$59.43 Billion	$6.71 Billion	1.82x	16.13x
2023	$136.18 Billion	$67.06 Billion	$10.34 Billion	2.03x	13.18x
2024	$169.76 Billion	$64.81 Billion	$10.79 Billion	2.62x	15.73x
2025	$268.09 Billion	$67.59 Billion	$8.87 Billion	3.97x	30.21x

Competitor Companies of CAT by Market Capitalization

Companies near Caterpillar Inc in the global market cap rankings as of September 15, 2026. Review CAT tangible net worth ratio to assess the quality of the company's equity after excluding intangible assets.

Key companies related to Caterpillar Inc by market ranking:

Deere & Company (NYSE:DE): Ranked #145 globally with a market cap of $165.30 Billion USD.
PACCAR Inc (NASDAQ:PCAR): Ranked #466 globally with a market cap of $58.83 Billion USD.
AB Volvo (publ) (ST:VOLV-B): Ranked #475 globally with a market cap of $58.36 Billion USD ( Skr542.32 Billion SEK).
VOLVO B (FRIA) UNSP.ADR (F:VOL4): Ranked #523 globally with a market cap of $52.48 Billion USD ( €44.89 Billion EUR).

Market capitalization comparison (in billions USD)

Rank	Company	Symbol	Market Cap	Price
#145	Deere & Company	NYSE:DE	$165.30 Billion	$675.74
#466	PACCAR Inc	NASDAQ:PCAR	$58.83 Billion	$122.73
#475	AB Volvo (publ)	ST:VOLV-B	$58.36 Billion	Skr340.50
#523	VOLVO B (FRIA) UNSP.ADR	F:VOL4	$52.48 Billion	€29.00

Caterpillar Inc Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026

Between 2015 and today, Caterpillar Inc's market cap moved from $25.27 Billion to $ 383.07 Billion, with a yearly change of 28.22%.

Year	Market Cap	Change (%)
2026	$383.07 Billion	+42.89%
2025	$268.09 Billion	+57.92%
2024	$169.76 Billion	+24.66%
2023	$136.18 Billion	+25.95%
2022	$108.12 Billion	+18.60%
2021	$91.17 Billion	+15.95%
2020	$78.62 Billion	+26.97%
2019	$61.93 Billion	+19.51%
2018	$51.81 Billion	-17.56%
2017	$62.85 Billion	+75.03%
2016	$35.91 Billion	+42.11%
2015	$25.27 Billion	--

End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources

On Sep 14th, 2026 the market cap of Caterpillar Inc was reported to be:

Source	Market Cap
Yahoo Finance	$362.70 Billion USD
MoneyControl	$362.70 Billion USD
MarketWatch	$362.70 Billion USD
marketcap.company	$362.70 Billion USD
Reuters	$362.70 Billion USD

Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.

About Caterpillar Inc

NYSE:CAT USA Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery

Market Cap

$383.07 Billion

Market Cap Rank

#43 Global

#32 in USA

Share Price

$818.57

Change (1 day)

+1.69%

52-Week Range

$435.94 - $1064.90

All Time High

$1064.90