Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:CAT) — Market Cap & Net Worth
Market Cap & Net Worth: Caterpillar Inc (CAT)
Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:CAT) has a market capitalization of $362.70 Billion ($362.70 Billion) as of May 2, 2026. Listed on the NYSE stock exchange, this USA-based company holds position #39 globally and #28 in its home market, demonstrating a 6.52% 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 $889.67 by its total outstanding shares 467979596 (467.98 Million). Analyse cash efficiency ratio of Caterpillar Inc to see how efficiently the company converts income to cash.
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 $416.35 Billion (30.36% CAGR).
Index Memberships
Caterpillar Inc is a constituent of 5 market indices:
| Index | Total Market Cap | Weight (%) | Rank by Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
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Dow Jones Composite Average
DJA
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$16.47 Trillion | 2.20% | #9 of 65 |
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DJC: Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index
DJC
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$23.29 Trillion | 2.95% | #10 of 65 |
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Dow Jones Industrial Average
DJI
|
$21.53 Trillion | 4.49% | #10 of 30 |
|
S&P 500 Index
GSPC
|
$59.46 Trillion | 0.31% | #25 of 503 |
|
S&P 100
OEX
|
$42.94 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.
Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio
3.97x
Caterpillar Inc's market cap is 3.97 times its annual revenue
Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio
30.21x
Caterpillar Inc's market cap is 30.21 times its annual earnings
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 May 2, 2026.
Key companies related to Caterpillar Inc by market ranking:
- Deere & Company (NYSE:DE): Ranked #139 globally with a market cap of $155.92 Billion USD.
- PACCAR Inc (NASDAQ:PCAR): Ranked #432 globally with a market cap of $60.99 Billion USD.
- AB Volvo (publ) (ST:VOLV-B): Ranked #478 globally with a market cap of $54.57 Billion USD ( Skr507.10 Billion SEK).
- VOLVO B (FRIA) UNSP.ADR (F:VOL4): Ranked #502 globally with a market cap of $52.48 Billion USD ( €44.89 Billion EUR).
| Rank | Company | Symbol | Market Cap | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #139 | Deere & Company | NYSE:DE | $155.92 Billion | $577.26 |
| #432 | PACCAR Inc | NASDAQ:PCAR | $60.99 Billion | $116.08 |
| #478 | AB Volvo (publ) | ST:VOLV-B | $54.57 Billion | Skr319.10 |
| #502 | 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 $ 416.35 Billion, with a yearly change of 30.36%.
| Year | Market Cap | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $416.35 Billion | +55.30% |
| 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 May 2nd, 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
Caterpillar Inc. manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives in the United States and internationally. Its Construction Industries segment offers asphalt pavers, cold planers, compactors, forestry machines, material handlers, motor graders, pipelayers, road reclaimers, telehandlers, … Read more