As of Sep 30, 2024, Caterpillar Inc.'s fair value using the Ben Graham formula is $449.7 per share. This is calculated using Ben Graham formula, where EPS is $21.7 and BVPS (Book Value Per Share) is $39.2. The current price of $361.6 suggests Caterpillar Inc. may be overvalued by this conservative metric.
Caterpillar Inc. earnings per share (EPS) for the twelve months ending Sep 30, 2024, was $21.7, a 7.8% growth year-over-year.
Caterpillar Inc.'s margin of safety is positive 24.4%, calculated as (Graham Number - Current Price) / Current Price. A negative margin of safety suggests the stock doesn't provide the level of safety Graham typically sought in his investments.