Caterpillar Inc (CAT)vsHurco Companies Inc (HURC)
CAT
Caterpillar Inc
$818.57
+1.69%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $376.28B
HURC
Hurco Companies Inc
$21.79
-3.54%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $137.82M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caterpillar Inc generates 41014% more annual revenue ($74.73B vs $181.76M). CAT leads profitability with a 14.5% profit margin vs -6.9%. HURC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.51. CAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
CAT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
HURC
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CAT.
Margin of Safety
+25.7%
Fair Value
$23.75
Current Price
$21.79
$1.96 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 56 in profit
Earnings expanding 68.2% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 22.2%
Revenue surging 24.0% year-over-year
Generating 3.3B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 68.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
16.5% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 19.4x book value
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CAT
The strongest argument for CAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 24.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.41 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : HURC
The strongest argument for HURC centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 16.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.51 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CAT
The primary concerns for CAT are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.33 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : HURC
The primary concerns for HURC are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.59 — expect wider price swings.
CAT is growing revenue faster at 24.0% — sustainability is the question.
CAT generates stronger free cash flow (3.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CAT scores higher overall (73/100 vs 61/100) and 24.0% revenue growth. HURC offers better value entry with a 25.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Caterpillar Inc
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Caterpillar Inc. (often shortened to CAT) is an American Fortune 100 corporation that designs, develops, engineers, manufactures, markets, and sells machinery, engines, financial products, and insurance to customers via a worldwide dealer network.
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INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Hurco Companies, Inc., an industrial technology company, designs, manufactures and sells computerized machine tools to companies in the metal cutting industry worldwide. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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