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| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| symbol | CAT |
| name | Caterpillar Inc. |
| price | 386.02 |
| changes percentage | 1.44 |
| change | 5.47 |
| day low | 382 |
| day high | 386.60 |
| year high | 418.50 |
| year low | 278.95 |
| market cap | 186371614060 |
| price avg 50 | 382.04 |
| price avg 200 | 360.28 |
| exchange | NYSE |
| volume | 2295674 |
| avg volume | 2066437 |
| open | 384.70 |
| previous close | 380.55 |
| eps | 21.54 |
| pe | 17.92 |
| earnings announcement | 2025-01-30T11:30:00.000+0000 |
| shares outstanding | 482803000 |
| timestamp | 2025-01-17 21:00:02 |
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| 2023 | 2022 | Y/Y change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0000018230 | |||
| revenue | 67060000000 | 59427000000 | 12.84 |
| gross profit | 23263000000 | 17512000000 | 32.84 |
| gross profit ratio | 0.35 | 0.29 | 17.72 |
| research and development expenses | 2108000000 | 1814000000 | 16.21 |
| operating expenses | 10297000000 | 8683000000 | 18.59 |
| interest income | 494000000 | 167000000 | 195.81 |
| interest expense | 511000000 | 443000000 | 15.35 |
| ebitda | 15705000000 | 11974000000 | 31.16 |
| ebitdaratio | 0.23 | 0.21 | 12.79 |
| operating income | 12966000000 | 7904000000 | 64.04 |
| operating income ratio | 0.19 | 0.13 | 45.37 |
| net income | 10335000000 | 6705000000 | 54.14 |
| net income ratio | 0.15 | 0.11 | 36.59 |
| eps | 20.24 | 12.73 | 58.99 |
Revenue Growth: revenue increased to 67,060 million in 2023 from 59,427 million in 2022 representing a change of 12.84%. This indicates a sales growth, which is a positive sign for the company.
Gross Profit: Gross Profit increased to 23,263 million in 2023 from 17,512 million in 2022 representing a change of 32.84%. This indicates a sales profitability growth, which is a positive sign for the company.
Research and Development (R&D) Expenses: R&D Expenses increased to 2,108 million in 2023 from 1,814 million in 2022 representing a change of 16.21%. This shows that the company continues to invest in innovation and product development, which is crucial for long-term growth.
Operating Expenses: Operating Expenses decreased to 10,297 million in 2023 from 8,683 million in 2022 representing a change of 18.59%. The decrease in operating expenses can be attributed to various factors such as improved profitability, cost optimization and financial stability, lower operating expenses can be positive indicators.
EBITDA: EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) increased to 15,705 million in 2023 from 11,974 million in 2022 representing a change of 31.16%. The increase in EBITDA indicates improved operational efficiency and profitability.
Earnings per Share (EPS): EPS increased to 20.24 in 2023 from 20.24 in 2022 representing a change of 58.99%. This indicates that the company's earnings are increasing and it is becoming more profitable on a per-share basis.
Operating Income: Operating income decreased to 12,966 million in 2023 from 7,904 million in 2022 representing a change of 64.04%. The decrease in operating income indicates worse operational performance and decreased profitability.
Net Income: Net income decreased to 10,335 million in 2023 from 6,705 million in 2022 representing a change of 54.14%. The decrease in net income shows worsen profitability and indicates that the company is generating less profit for each dollar of revenue.
| 2024Q3 | 2024Q2 | Q/Q change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0000018230 | |||
| revenue | 16106000000 | 16689000000 | -3.49 |
| gross profit | 5704000000 | 6235000000 | -8.52 |
| gross profit ratio | 0.35 | 0.37 | -5.20 |
| research and development expenses | 533000000 | 535000000 | -0.37 |
| operating expenses | 2557000000 | 2495000000 | 2.48 |
| interest income | 108000000 | 118000000 | -8.47 |
| interest expense | 125000000 | 137000000 | -8.76 |
| ebitda | 3734000000 | 4590000000 | -18.65 |
| ebitdaratio | 0.23 | 0.26 | -9.41 |
| operating income | 3147000000 | 3740000000 | -15.86 |
| operating income ratio | 0.2 | 0.22 | -12.81 |
| net income | 2464000000 | 2681000000 | -8.09 |
| net income ratio | 0.15 | 0.16 | -4.77 |
| eps | 5.09 | 5.5 | -7.45 |
Revenue Growth: revenue decreased to 16,106 million in 2024Q3 from 16,689 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -3.49%. This indicates a sales shrinking, which is a negative sign for the company.
Gross Profit: Gross Profit decreased to 5,704 million in 2024Q3 from 6,235 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -8.52%. This indicates a sales profitability decline, which is a negative sign for the company.
Research and Development (R&D) Expenses: R&D Expenses decreased to 533 million in 2024Q3 from 535 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -0.37%. This shows that the company decreased investment in innovation and product development, which is not a good sign for long-term growth.
Operating Expenses: Operating Expenses increased to 2,557 million in 2024Q3 from 2,495 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 2.48%. The increase in operating expenses can be attributed to various factors such as marketing, administrative costs, and investments in infrastructure. It's important to monitor if these expenses are growing at a sustainable rate compared to revenue.
EBITDA: EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) decreased to 3,734 million in 2024Q3 from 4,590 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -18.65%. The decrease in EBITDA indicates declined operational efficiency and profitability.
Operating Income: Operating income decreased to 3,147 million in 2024Q3 from 3,740 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -15.86%. The decrease in operating income indicates worse operational performance and decreased profitability.
Net Income: Net income decreased to 2,464 million in 2024Q3 from 2,681 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -8.09%. The decrease in net income shows worsen profitability and indicates that the company is generating less profit for each dollar of revenue.
Earnings per Share (EPS): EPS increased to 5.09 in 2024Q3 from 5.09 in 2024Q2 representing a change of -7.45%. This indicates that the company's earnings are decreasing and it is becoming less profitable on a per-share basis.
| 2023 | 2022 | Y/Y change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0000018230 | |||
| total assets | 87476000000 | 81943000000 | 6.75 |
| total liabilities | 67973000000 | 66052000000 | 2.91 |
| total equity | 19503000000 | 15891000000 | 22.73 |
| cash and cash equivalents | 6978000000 | 7004000000 | -0.37 |
| short term investments | 1900000000 | 0 | NaN |
| long term investments | 15873000000 | 16589000000 | -4.32 |
| total current assets | 46949000000 | 43785000000 | 7.23 |
| total non current assets | 40527000000 | 38158000000 | 6.21 |
| total current liabilities | 34728000000 | 31531000000 | 10.14 |
| total non current liabilities | 33245000000 | 34521000000 | -3.70 |
| common stock | 6403000000 | 6560000000 | -2.39 |
| retained earnings | 51250000000 | 43514000000 | 17.78 |
| total debt | 37878000000 | 36993000000 | 2.39 |
Total Assets: Total Assets increased to 87,476 million in 2023 from 81,943 million in 2022 representing a change of 6.75%. Suggesting a growth in asset holdings.
Total Equity: Total Equity increased to 19,503 million in 2023 from 15,891 million in 2022 representing a change of 22.73%. This indicates an increase in shareholders' equity.
Short Term Investments: Short Term Investments increased to 1,900 million in 2023 from 0 million in 2022 representing a change of nan%. This indicates an increase in short-term investment holdings.
Total Current Assets: Total Current Assets increased to 46,949 million in 2023 from 43,785 million in 2022 representing a change of 7.23%. This indicates a better liquidity position.
Retained Earnings: Retained Earnings increased to 51,250 million in 2023 from 43,514 million in 2022 representing a change of 17.78%. This indicates an accumulated profits.
Total Liabilities: Total Liabilities increased to 67,973 million in 2023 from 66,052 million in 2022 representing a change of 2.91%. This indicates an increase in overall liabilities.
Cash And Cash Equivalents: Cash And Cash Equivalents decreased to 6,978 million in 2023 from 7,004 million in 2022 representing a change of -0.37%. This indicates a decrease in available liquid assets.
Total Current Liabilities: Total Current Liabilities increased to 34,728 million in 2023 from 31,531 million in 2022 representing a change of 10.14%. This indicates a higher short-term debt burden.
Common Stock: Common Stock decreased to 6,403 in 2023 from 6,560 in 2022 representing a change of -2.39%. This indicates a decrease in ownership interest.
Total Debt: Total Debt increased to 37,878 million in 2023 from 36,993 million in 2022 representing a change of 2.39%. This indicates an increase in overall debt burden.
| 2024Q3 | 2024Q2 | Q/Q change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0000018230 | |||
| total assets | 86273000000 | 83336000000 | 3.52 |
| total liabilities | 66870000000 | 66200000000 | 1.01 |
| total equity | 19403000000 | 17136000000 | 13.23 |
| cash and cash equivalents | 5638000000 | 4341000000 | 29.88 |
| short term investments | -3826000000 | 0 | NaN |
| long term investments | 18435000000 | 17629000000 | 4.57 |
| total current assets | 44946000000 | 43096000000 | 4.29 |
| total non current assets | 41327000000 | 40240000000 | 2.70 |
| total current liabilities | 32218000000 | 33564000000 | -4.01 |
| total non current liabilities | 34652000000 | 32636000000 | 6.18 |
| common stock | 5584000000 | 5517000000 | 1.21 |
| retained earnings | 57920000000 | 55455000000 | 4.45 |
| total debt | 37901000000 | 37311000000 | 1.58 |
Total Assets: Total Assets increased to 86,273 million in 2024Q3 from 83,336 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 3.52%. Suggesting a growth in asset holdings.
Total Equity: Total Equity increased to 19,403 million in 2024Q3 from 17,136 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 13.23%. This indicates an increase in shareholders' equity.
Cash And Cash Equivalents: Cash And Cash Equivalents increased to 5,638 million in 2024Q3 from 4,341 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 29.88%. This indicates an increase in available liquid assets.
Total Current Assets: Total Current Assets increased to 44,946 million in 2024Q3 from 43,096 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 4.29%. This indicates a better liquidity position.
Total Current Liabilities: Total Current Liabilities decreased to 32,218 million in 2024Q3 from 33,564 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -4.01%. This indicates a lower short-term debt burden.
Common Stock: Common Stock increased to 5,584 in 2024Q3 from 5,517 in 2024Q2 representing a change of 1.21%. This indicates an increase in ownership interest.
Retained Earnings: Retained Earnings increased to 57,920 million in 2024Q3 from 55,455 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 4.45%. This indicates an accumulated profits.
Total Liabilities: Total Liabilities increased to 66,870 million in 2024Q3 from 66,200 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 1.01%. This indicates an increase in overall liabilities.
Short Term Investments: Short Term Investments decreased to -3,826 million in 2024Q3 from 0 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of nan%. This indicates a decrease in short-term investment holdings.
Total Debt: Total Debt increased to 37,901 million in 2024Q3 from 37,311 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 1.58%. This indicates an increase in overall debt burden.
| 2023 | 2022 | Y/Y change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0000018230 | |||
| net change in cash | -28000000 | -2250000000 | 98.76 |
| operating cash flow | 12885000000 | 7766000000 | 65.92 |
| free cash flow | 9793000000 | 5167000000 | 89.53 |
| capital expenditure | -3092000000 | -2599000000 | -18.97 |
| depreciation and amortization | 2144000000 | 2219000000 | -3.38 |
| deferred income tax | -592000000 | -377000000 | -57.03 |
| stock based compensation | 0 | 193000000 | -100.00 |
| accounts payables | -754000000 | 798000000 | -194.49 |
| inventory | -364000000 | -2589000000 | 85.94 |
| acquisitions net | -4000000 | 1000000 | -500.00 |
| investments in property plant and equipment | -3092000000 | -2599000000 | -18.97 |
| net cash used for investing activites | -5871000000 | -2541000000 | -131.05 |
| debt repayment | 594000000 | -652000000 | 191.10 |
| common stock issued | 12000000 | 51000000 | -76.47 |
| common stock repurchased | -4975000000 | -4230000000 | -17.61 |
| dividends paid | -2563000000 | -2440000000 | -5.04 |
| net cash used provided by financing activities | -6932000000 | -7281000000 | 4.79 |
| cash at end of period | 6985000000 | 7013000000 | -0.40 |
| accounts receivables | -437000000 | -220000000 | -98.64 |
| cash at beginning of period | 7013000000 | 9263000000 | -24.29 |
Net Change in Cash: Net Change in Cash increased to -28 million in 2023 from -2,250 million in 2022 representing a change of 98.76%. Indicating an increased ability to generate cash from the company's operations or its cash flow position.
Operating Cash Flow: Operating Cash Flow increased to 12,885 million in 2023 from 7,766 million in 2022 representing a change of 65.92%. This indicates that the company generated more cash from its core business operations.
Free Cash Flow: Free Cash Flow increased to 9,793 million in 2023 from 5,167 million in 2022 representing a change of 89.53%. This indicates an increase in cash generated after accounting for capital expenditures.
Capital Expenditure: Capital Expenditure decreased to -3,092 million in 2023 from -2,599 million in 2022 representing a change of -18.97%. This indicates a possible improved efficiency or a shift in the company's strategic priorities.
Stock-Based Compensation: Stock-Based Compensation decreased to 0 million in 2023 from 193 million in 2022 representing a change of -100.0%. This indicates decreased expenses, which is generally considered a positive sign from a financial perspective.
Accounts Payables: The absolute value of Accounts Payables decreased to 754 million in 2023 from 798 million in 2022 representing a change of -194.49%. This indicates that the company has reduced its outstanding obligations to its suppliers.
Accounts Receivables: Accounts Receivables decreased to -437 million in 2023 from -220 million in 2022 representing a change of -98.64%. This suggests that the company has been able to collect payments from its customers more efficiently and timely.
Dividends Paid: Dividends Paid decreased to -2,563 million in 2023 from -2,440 million in 2022 representing a change of -5.04%. This indicates a weaker financial position, less confidence in future prospects, and a reluctance to return value to shareholders.
| 2024Q3 | 2024Q2 | Q/Q change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0000018230 | |||
| operating cash flow | 3569000000 | 3021000000 | 18.14 |
| free cash flow | 2846000000 | 2302000000 | 23.63 |
| capital expenditure | -723000000 | -719000000 | -0.56 |
| depreciation and amortization | 543000000 | 531000000 | 2.26 |
| deferred income tax | -196000000 | -79000000 | -148.10 |
| stock based compensation | 0 | 75000000 | -100.00 |
| accounts receivables | 215000000 | -164000000 | 231.10 |
| accounts payables | -75000000 | -224000000 | 66.52 |
| inventory | -138000000 | -204000000 | 32.35 |
| acquisitions net | 132000000 | 155000000 | -14.84 |
| investments in property plant and equipment | -723000000 | -719000000 | -0.56 |
| net cash used for investing activites | -1040000000 | -722000000 | -44.04 |
| debt repayment | 248000000 | -490000000 | 150.61 |
| common stock issued | 7000000 | 0 | NaN |
| common stock repurchased | -782000000 | -1820000000 | 57.03 |
| dividends paid | -683000000 | -635000000 | -7.56 |
| net cash used provided by financing activities | -1210000000 | -2929000000 | 58.69 |
| net change in cash | 1304000000 | -618000000 | 311.00 |
| cash at end of period | 5645000000 | 4341000000 | 30.04 |
| cash at beginning of period | 4341000000 | 4959000000 | -12.46 |
Net Change in Cash: Net Change in Cash increased to 1,304 million in 2024Q3 from -618 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 311.0%. Indicating an increased ability to generate cash from the company's operations or its cash flow position.
Operating Cash Flow: Operating Cash Flow increased to 3,569 million in 2024Q3 from 3,021 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 18.14%. This indicates that the company generated more cash from its core business operations.
Free Cash Flow: Free Cash Flow increased to 2,846 million in 2024Q3 from 2,302 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 23.63%. This indicates an increase in cash generated after accounting for capital expenditures.
Capital Expenditure: Capital Expenditure decreased to -723 million in 2024Q3 from -719 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -0.56%. This indicates a possible improved efficiency or a shift in the company's strategic priorities.
Stock-Based Compensation: Stock-Based Compensation decreased to 0 million in 2024Q3 from 75 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -100.0%. This indicates decreased expenses, which is generally considered a positive sign from a financial perspective.
Accounts Payables: The absolute value of Accounts Payables decreased to 75 million in 2024Q3 from 224 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 66.52%. This indicates that the company has reduced its outstanding obligations to its suppliers.
Accounts Receivables: Accounts Receivables increased to 215 in 2024Q3 from -164 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 231.1%. This suggests that the company is less capable of collecting payments from its customers.
Dividends Paid: Dividends Paid decreased to -683 million in 2024Q3 from -635 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -7.56%. This indicates a weaker financial position, less confidence in future prospects, and a reluctance to return value to shareholders.
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Q3 2024 Earnings call transcript
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| 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | Y/Y change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY | |||
| calendar year | 2023 | 2022 | NaN |
| revenue per share | 131.34 | 112.79 | 16.45 |
| net income per share | 20.24 | 12.73 | 59.06 |
| operating cash flow per share | 25.24 | 14.74 | 71.21 |
| free cash flow per share | 19.18 | 9.81 | 95.58 |
| cash per share | 17.39 | 13.29 | 30.80 |
| book value per share | 38.2 | 30.16 | 26.65 |
| tangible book value per share | 26.7 | 18.68 | 42.88 |
| shareholders equity per share | 38.18 | 30.12 | 26.76 |
| interest debt per share | 75.18 | 71.05 | 5.82 |
| market cap | 150969102000 | 126224164000 | 19.60 |
| enterprise value | 181869102000 | 156213164000 | 16.42 |
| pe ratio | 14.61 | 18.83 | -22.40 |
| price to sales ratio | 2.25 | 2.12 | 5.99 |
| pocfratio | 11.72 | 16.25 | -27.91 |
| pfcf ratio | 15.42 | 24.43 | -36.89 |
| pb ratio | 7.74 | 7.95 | -2.64 |
| ptb ratio | 7.74 | 7.95 | -2.64 |
| ev to sales | 2.71 | 2.63 | 3.17 |
| enterprise value over ebitda | 11.58 | 13.05 | -11.23 |
| ev to operating cash flow | 14.11 | 20.12 | -29.83 |
| ev to free cash flow | 18.57 | 30.23 | -38.57 |
| earnings yield | 0.07 | 0.05 | 28.87 |
| free cash flow yield | 0.06 | 0.04 | 58.46 |
| debt to equity | 1.94 | 2.33 | -16.65 |
| debt to assets | 0.43 | 0.45 | -4.08 |
| net debt to ebitda | 1.97 | 2.5 | -21.44 |
| current ratio | 1.35 | 1.39 | -2.64 |
| interest coverage | 25.37 | 17.84 | 42.21 |
| income quality | 1.25 | 1.16 | 7.62 |
| dividend yield | 0.02 | 0.02 | -12.18 |
| payout ratio | 0.25 | 0.36 | -31.85 |
| sales general and administrative to revenue | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| research and ddevelopement to revenue | 0.03 | 0.03 | 2.98 |
| intangibles to total assets | 0.07 | 0.07 | -9.02 |
| capex to operating cash flow | 0.24 | 0.33 | -28.30 |
| capex to revenue | 0.05 | 0.04 | 5.43 |
| capex to depreciation | 1.44 | 1.17 | 23.13 |
| stock based compensation to revenue | 0 | 0.0 | -100.00 |
| graham number | 131.86 | 92.86 | 42.00 |
| roic | 0.15 | 0.1 | 57.98 |
| return on tangible assets | 0.13 | 0.09 | 43.36 |
| graham net net | -71.87 | -71.19 | -0.95 |
| working capital | 12221000000 | 12254000000 | -0.27 |
| tangible asset value | 13631000000 | 9845000000 | 38.46 |
| net current asset value | -21024000000 | -22267000000 | 5.58 |
| invested capital | 30773000000 | 30328000000 | 1.47 |
| average receivables | 18344500000 | 17622000000 | 4.10 |
| average payables | 8297500000 | 8421500000 | -1.47 |
| average inventory | 16417500000 | 15154000000 | 8.34 |
| days sales outstanding | 102.44 | 109.75 | -6.67 |
| days payables outstanding | 65.89 | 75.66 | -12.92 |
| days of inventory on hand | 138.05 | 141.68 | -2.56 |
| receivables turnover | 3.56 | 3.33 | 7.14 |
| payables turnover | 5.54 | 4.82 | 14.84 |
| inventory turnover | 2.64 | 2.58 | 2.63 |
| roe | 0.53 | 0.42 | 25.48 |
| capex per share | 6.06 | 4.93 | 22.77 |
ROE: Return on Equity (ROE) increased to 0.53 on 2023-12-31 from 0.42 on 2022-12-31, representing a change of 25.48%. Suggesting the company has been generating high returns for its shareholders.
PE Ratio: Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio decreased to 14.61 on 2023-12-31 from 18.83 on 2022-12-31, representing a change of -22.40%. Indicating a decrease in the relative valuation of the company's stock.
Current Ratio: Current Ratio decreased to 1.35 on 2023-12-31 from 1.39 on 2022-12-31, representing a change of -2.64%. The current ratio has been declining, suggesting a decrease in the company's short-term liquidity. However, it is still above 1, indicating the ability to cover short-term obligations.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio:
| 2024-09-30 Q3 | 2024-06-30 Q2 | Q/Q change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAT | |||
| calendar year | 2024 | 2024 | NaN |
| revenue per share | 33.26 | 34.25 | -2.90 |
| net income per share | 5.09 | 5.5 | -7.52 |
| operating cash flow per share | 7.37 | 6.2 | 18.87 |
| free cash flow per share | 5.88 | 4.72 | 24.40 |
| cash per share | 3.74 | 8.91 | -58.00 |
| book value per share | 40.07 | 35.17 | 13.93 |
| tangible book value per share | 28.17 | 23.37 | 20.54 |
| shareholders equity per share | 40.06 | 35.16 | 13.94 |
| interest debt per share | 78.53 | 76.86 | 2.17 |
| market cap | 189380304000 | 160327776000 | 18.12 |
| enterprise value | 221643304000 | 193297776000 | 14.66 |
| pe ratio | 19.21 | 14.95 | 28.52 |
| price to sales ratio | 11.76 | 9.61 | 22.40 |
| pocfratio | 53.06 | 53.07 | -0.02 |
| pfcf ratio | 66.54 | 69.65 | -4.46 |
| pb ratio | 9.76 | 9.36 | 4.32 |
| ptb ratio | 9.76 | 9.36 | 4.32 |
| ev to sales | 13.76 | 11.58 | 18.81 |
| enterprise value over ebitda | 59.36 | 42.11 | 40.95 |
| ev to operating cash flow | 62.1 | 63.98 | -2.94 |
| ev to free cash flow | 77.88 | 83.97 | -7.25 |
| earnings yield | 0.01 | 0.02 | -22.19 |
| free cash flow yield | 0.02 | 0.01 | 4.67 |
| debt to equity | 1.95 | 2.18 | -10.29 |
| debt to assets | 0.44 | 0.45 | -1.88 |
| net debt to ebitda | 8.64 | 7.18 | 20.29 |
| current ratio | 1.4 | 1.28 | 8.65 |
| interest coverage | 25.18 | 27.3 | -7.78 |
| income quality | 1.45 | 1.13 | 28.54 |
| dividend yield | 0.0 | 0.0 | -8.94 |
| payout ratio | 0.28 | 0.24 | 17.03 |
| sales general and administrative to revenue | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| research and ddevelopement to revenue | 0.03 | 0.03 | 3.23 |
| intangibles to total assets | 0.07 | 0.07 | -3.19 |
| capex to operating cash flow | 0.2 | 0.24 | -14.88 |
| capex to revenue | 0.04 | 0.04 | 4.20 |
| capex to depreciation | 1.33 | 1.35 | -1.67 |
| stock based compensation to revenue | 0 | 0.0 | -100.00 |
| graham number | 67.73 | 65.98 | 2.65 |
| roic | 0.04 | 0.05 | -16.23 |
| return on tangible assets | 0.03 | 0.03 | -11.43 |
| graham net net | -86.87 | -79.91 | -8.71 |
| working capital | 12728000000 | 9532000000 | 33.53 |
| tangible asset value | 13638000000 | 11384000000 | 19.80 |
| net current asset value | -21924000000 | -23104000000 | 5.11 |
| invested capital | 31330000000 | 27866000000 | 12.43 |
| average receivables | 19150000000 | 19059000000 | 0.48 |
| average payables | 7640000000 | 7676500000 | -0.48 |
| average inventory | 17197000000 | 17017500000 | 1.05 |
| days sales outstanding | 106.84 | 103.43 | 3.30 |
| days payables outstanding | 66.67 | 65.21 | 2.22 |
| days of inventory on hand | 149.79 | 147.06 | 1.85 |
| receivables turnover | 0.84 | 0.87 | -3.19 |
| payables turnover | 1.35 | 1.38 | -2.18 |
| inventory turnover | 0.6 | 0.61 | -1.82 |
| roe | 0.13 | 0.16 | -18.84 |
| capex per share | 1.49 | 1.48 | 1.18 |
ROE:
Debt-to-Equity Ratio:
PE Ratio: Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio increased to 19.21 on 2024-09-30 Q3 from 14.95 on 2024-06-30 Q2, representing a change of 28.52%. Indicating an increase in the relative valuation of the company's stock.
Current Ratio: Current Ratio increased to 1.40 on 2024-09-30 Q3 from 1.28 on 2024-06-30 Q2, representing a change of 8.65%. The current ratio has been increasing, suggesting an increase in the company's short-term liquidity. Also, it's above 1, indicating the ability to cover short-term obligations.
Negative Sentiment: Discounted Cash Flow value is 196.58 which is lower than current price 386.02, indicates the company may be overvalued.
| Market Capitalization | Enterprise Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | The total market value of a company's outstanding shares | The total market value of a company, including its debt and other liabilities |
| Calculation | Current share price * Total number of outstanding shares | Market capitalization + Total debt - Cash and cash equivalents |
| Focus | Equity component of a company's value | Total economic value of a company |
| Usefulness | Assesses a company's size and growth potential based on investor sentiment | Provides a more comprehensive valuation that considers both equity and debt |
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Sentiment: Negative
Publish Date: 2025-01-17 08:30:00
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Sentiment: Neutral
Publish Date: 2025-01-16 09:02:00
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Sentiment: Neutral
Publish Date: 2025-01-15 18:51:14
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Sentiment: Neutral
Publish Date: 2025-01-15 14:00:00
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2025-01-13 18:18:12
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2025-01-10 07:00:00
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2025-01-09 13:30:00
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2025-01-09 10:20:39
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2025-01-09 07:30:19
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2025-01-07 09:02:00
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Sentiment: Neutral
Publish Date: 2025-01-06 18:50:32
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2025-01-05 09:52:00
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2025-01-03 10:45:37
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2025-01-01 17:43:38
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-12-29 20:57:21
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Sentiment: Negative
Publish Date: 2024-12-25 23:02:00
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-12-25 10:05:24
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-12-23 18:51:25
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Sentiment: Neutral
Publish Date: 2024-12-23 12:42:34
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-12-21 09:30:00
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