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Cummins Inc (CMI) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Cummins Inc stock (CMI) is currently trading at $553.36. Cummins Inc PE ratio is 27.02. Cummins Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.28. Analyst consensus price target for CMI is $619.92. WallStSmart rates CMI as Hold.

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CMI

Cummins Inc

NYSEINDUSTRIALS
$553.36
$1.39 (-0.25%)
52W$255.27
$615.91
Target$619.92+12.0%

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CMI Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Cummins Inc (CMI)

Margin of Safety
+37.7%
Strong Buy Zone
CMI Fair Value
$960.80
Graham Formula
Current Price
$553.36
$407.44 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $960.80
Overvalued
Price $553.36
Graham IV $960.80
Analyst $619.92

CMI trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $960.80, offering a 38% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Cummins Inc (CMI) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, return on equity. Concerns around price/book and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Cummins Inc (CMI) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 9.2/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
41.40%10/10

Earnings per share surging 41.40% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
87.37%10/10

87.37% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$76.65B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Return on EquityProfitability
23.90%9/10

Every $100 of equity generates $24 in profit

PEG RatioValuation
1.478/10

Good growth relative to its price

Supporting Valuation Data

EV/Revenue
2.323
Undervalued

Cummins Inc (CMI) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 3.6/10
Price/BookValuation
5.972/10

Very expensive at 6.0x book value

Revenue GrowthGrowth
1.10%2/10

Revenue growing slowly at 1.10% annually

Operating MarginProfitability
10.90%4/10

Thin operating margins with cost pressures present

Profit MarginProfitability
8.44%4/10

Thin profit margins with limited profitability

Price/SalesValuation
2.286/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 2.28x sales

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
27.02
Expensive
Trailing P/E
27.02
Expensive

Cummins Inc (CMI) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 61/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.2/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 3.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on EPS Growth, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.47) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 23.90%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 41.40%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (2.28), Price/Book (5.97) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 1.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 10.90%, Profit Margin at 8.44%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Price/Book improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 23.90% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 1.10% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (EPS Growth, Institutional Own.) and negatives (Price/Book, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

CMI Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

CMI's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.28x trades 75% above its historical average of 1.3x (96th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 11% below its historical high of 2.56x set in Mar 2007, and 685% above its historical low of 0.29x in Feb 2009.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Cummins Inc (CMI) · INDUSTRIALSSPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY

The Big Picture

Cummins Inc is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 33.7B with 110% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 8.4%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 110% YoY, reaching 33.7B. This pace significantly outperforms most SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY peers.

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 2390.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Cummins Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Growth sustainability: can Cummins Inc maintain 110%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Cummins Inc.

Bottom Line

Cummins Inc is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 110% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin 8.4% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions(78 last 3 months)

Total Buys
24
Total Sells
54

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 8:26:09 AM

About Cummins Inc(CMI)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

INDUSTRIALS

Industry

SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY

Country

USA

Cummins is a Columbus, Indiana based multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and distributes engines, filtration, and power generation products. Cummins also services engines and related equipment, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission control, electrical power generation systems, and trucks.