In this video, Motley Fool analyst Brendan Byrnes gives us three reasons why Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) is the kind of company investors love to be a part of. Each one is a fundamental of good investing. The company is big enough to make use of its better supply chain and superior products to bully even fierce competitors with its prices. It looks great financially with an attractive dividend and a historically low P/E ratio at only nine times earnings. And a couple of recent major acquisitions are looking very positive for long-term growth for the company in new high-margin sectors.
Today's price is a cheap entry point for an industry leader with growth on the horizon.
About the Author
Brendan Byrnes is the Managing Director of Motley Fool Money, where he oversees business strategy and editorial operations. Since joining The Motley Fool in 2011, he has written hundreds of articles, provided market and investing analysis, and appeared on CNBC and FOX. Earlier in his career at The Motley Fool, Brendan interviewed leading executives and thought leaders across the investing and business landscape. He holds a degree in Finance from Virginia Tech.
