Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Industrials
Industry: Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery

PACCAR Inc designs, manufactures, and distributes light, medium, and heavy-duty commercial trucks in the United States, Canada, Australia, Mexico, Europe, Central and South America, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Truck, Parts, and Financial Services. The Truck segment designs, manufactures, and distributes trucks for the over-the-road and off-highway hauling of commercial and consumer goods; and diesel engine products. It sells its trucks through a network of independent dealers under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. The Parts segment distributes aftermarket parts for trucks and related commercial vehicles. The Financial Services segment conducts full-service leasing operations under the PacLease trade name, as well as provides finance and leasing products and services to customers and dealers. This segment offers equipment financing and administrative support services for its franchisees; retail loan and leasing services for small, medium, and large commercial trucking companies, as well as independent owners/operators and other businesses; and truck inventory financing services to independent dealers. In addition, this segment offers loans and leases directly to customers for the acquisition of trucks and related equipment; and operates its own full-service lease outlets. The company manufactures and markets industrial winches under the Braden, Carco, and Gearmatic nameplates. PACCAR Inc was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for PCAR
Revenue projections for PCAR

PCAR's revenue is forecasted to dip below last year's figures, raising concerns for investors who are typically wary of declining financial performance. Such drops can directly affect the company's bottom line, potentially leading to a decrease in overall profitability, making investors more cautious in their decisions.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 2.168000
forwardPE 18.893688
debtToEquity 81.937000
earningsGrowth -0.359000
revenueGrowth -0.137000
grossMargins 0.140050
operatingMargins 0.092090
trailingEps 4.510000
forwardEps 6.763370

PCAR's current ratio, being 2.168, means the company is well-positioned to meet its short-term debt obligations. This reflects PCAR's strong liquidity, as its cash reserves and current assets provide more than enough coverage for its immediate liabilities.
PCAR's Forward PE ratio is in a good range, reflecting a reasonable balance between stock price and earnings. The stock is not overpriced, leaving room for growth, which suggests potential for investors looking to capitalize on future value appreciation.
PCAR's high debt-to-equity ratio points to a heavily leveraged company, with more debt than equity in its capital structure. While this can boost growth, it increases financial vulnerability in times of economic difficulty.
PCAR's low earnings and revenue growth suggest that its profits could shrink. This points to a potential downturn in the company's financial outlook and may indicate challenges in maintaining profitability.
PCAR's negative gross and operating margins suggest the company is not generating profit from either its production process or day-to-day operations. This could signal cost overruns or difficulties in maintaining revenue levels.
PCAR's forward EPS surpassing its trailing EPS signals that the company is anticipated to be more profitable this year than last. This growth expectation highlights PCAR's potential for increased earnings and a stronger financial performance in the upcoming year.

Price projections:

Price projections for PCAR
Price projections for PCAR

PCAR's price projections have been consistently revised upward, suggesting that analysts are becoming increasingly optimistic about the company's future. This trend reflects confidence in PCAR's ability to achieve strong financial results.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for PCAR
Insider Transactions for PCAR


PACCAR Inc had 11 sell transactions, while the market price was at 115.85454559326172 per share.1 separate purchases of PCAR stock were made, while market price was at 88.9800033569336 per share.The trend of more sells than buys around PCAR's current price levels suggests possible weakness. If this pattern continues, it could lead to additional price declines, as selling pressure might increase, signaling investor concerns.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for PCAR
Recommendations trend for PCAR


Recent analysis shows a strong buy bias for PACCAR Inc, encouraging investors to view it as a solid investment option. The positive sentiment surrounding PACCAR Inc suggests it could be an attractive place to allocate funds, motivating potential investors to consider the stock as a valuable part of their portfolio.