Financial statement analysis and common stock valuation

Cash Flow Statement

The cash flow statement provides information about Caterpillar Inc. cash receipts and cash payments during an accounting period, showing how these cash flows link the ending cash balance to the beginning balance shown on Caterpillar Inc. balance sheet.

Analysis of Debt

• Total Debt (Carrying Amount)
• Total Debt (Fair Value)
• Weighted-average Interest Rate on Debt

Analysis of Geographic Areas

Caterpillar Inc. operates in 2 regions: Inside United States and Outside United States.

• Area Asset Turnover
• External sales and revenues
• Property, plant and equipment, net

Cash Flow Statement
Quarterly Data

The cash flow statement provides information about Caterpillar Inc. cash receipts and cash payments during an accounting period, showing how these cash flows link the ending cash balance to the beginning balance shown on Caterpillar Inc. balance sheet.

Common-Size Balance Sheet: Assets

Assets components shown as percentage of total assets.

Income Statement

The income statement (statement of earnings) reports on the performance of Caterpillar Inc., the result of its operating activities.

Analysis of Liquidity Ratios

Measures the adequacy of Caterpillar Inc. cash resources to meet its near-term cash obligations.

• Liquidity Ratios (Summary)
• Current Ratio
• Quick Ratio
• Cash Ratio

Statement of Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income is the change in equity (net assets) of Caterpillar Inc. during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owners sources. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners.

Analysis of Profitability Ratios
Quarterly Data

Measures the income of Caterpillar Inc. relative to its revenues and invested capital.

• Profitability Ratios (Summary)
• Gross Profit Margin
• Operating Profit Margin
• Net Profit Margin
• Return on Equity (ROE)
• Return on Assets (ROA)

Analysis of Short-term (Operating) Activity Ratios
Quarterly Data

Evaluates revenues and output generated by the Caterpillar Inc. assets. Operating performance ratios describe the relationship between the Caterpillar Inc. level of operations and the assets needed to sustain operating activities.

• Short-term Activity Ratios (Summary)
• Inventory Turnover
• Receivables Turnover
• Payables Turnover
• Working Capital Turnover
• Average Inventory Processing Period
• Average Receivable Collection Period
• Operating Cycle
• Average Payables Payment Period
• Cash Conversion Cycle

Analysis of Short-term (Operating) Activity Ratios

Evaluates revenues and output generated by the Caterpillar Inc. assets. Operating performance ratios describe the relationship between the Caterpillar Inc. level of operations and the assets needed to sustain operating activities.

• Short-term Activity Ratios (Summary)
• Inventory Turnover
• Receivables Turnover
• Payables Turnover
• Working Capital Turnover
• Average Inventory Processing Period
• Average Receivable Collection Period
• Operating Cycle
• Average Payables Payment Period
• Cash Conversion Cycle

Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Quarterly Data

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity components shown as percentage of total liabilities and stockholders’ equity.