Stocks with a similar structural profile to Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) — identified by trajectory similarity across revenue dynamics, margin structure, and capital efficiency patterns. Not based on sector labels alone.
Companies similar to Caterpillar Inc. cluster around comparable structural characteristics, with the strongest visible overlap typically appearing in growth. Examples in this group include Metso Oyj, Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., IMI plc.
| # | Company | Growth | Quality | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 57 |
47 |
49 |
CAT vs METSO.HE | |
| #2 | 63 |
52 |
64 |
CAT vs LECO | |
| #3 | 90 |
67 |
65 |
CAT vs IMI.L | |
| #4 | 25 |
38 |
67 |
CAT vs DCI | |
| #5 | 32 |
67 |
51 |
CAT vs ITRK.L | |
| #6 | 70 |
83 |
51 |
CAT vs GWW | |
| #7 | 71 |
39 |
56 |
CAT vs VMI | |
| #8 | 71 |
82 |
87 |
CAT vs OTIS | |
| #9 | 79 |
82 |
52 |
CAT vs FAST | |
| #10 | 56 |
79 |
55 |
CAT vs SGSN.SW | |
| #11 | 46 |
60 |
61 |
CAT vs AIT |
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Similarity is rule-based and descriptive only. Based on trajectory analysis of revenue dynamics, margin structure and capital efficiency patterns over time. Not investment advice. Not based on sector classification alone.
AssetNext scores reflect each company's structural position within its functional peer group — not a ranking against all stocks simultaneously. Peers are identified by similarity across eight financial dimensions, including revenue growth trajectory, margin structure, capital intensity, and earnings stability. A score of 75 means the company ranks in the top quartile within its own peer group, not the entire market.
Four dimension scores drive the overall peer score: Growth (revenue trajectory and expansion dynamics), Quality (margin structure and capital efficiency), Valuation (peer-relative pricing on standard multiples), and Stability (earnings consistency and financial predictability). Each dimension is scored 0–100 relative to the peer group, then combined into an overall peer score using equal weighting.
Because scores are peer-relative, the same company can have slightly different scores in different index universes. On comparison pages, both companies are shown within their shared peer universe wherever possible — so the scores are directly comparable. The peer basis is stated on each score card.
Scores are recalculated periodically as underlying financial data is updated. All analysis is descriptive and rule-based — AssetNext describes structural realities and never issues buy, sell or hold recommendations.