Caterpillar CHIX:CAT1D 85 Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities is CHF7,953 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CAT1D with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF140.16. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.
Caterpillar‘s quarterly cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities
increased
from Jun. 2025 (CHF4,425.43 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (CHF6,001.00 Mil) and
increased
from Sep. 2025 (CHF6,001.00 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF7,953.06 Mil).
Caterpillar‘s annual cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities
increased
from Dec. 2023 (CHF6,034.57 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CHF6,142.23 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (CHF6,142.23 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF7,953.06 Mil).
Marketable securities are very liquid as they tend to have maturities of less than one year. Furthermore, the rate at which these securities can be bought or sold has little effect on their prices.
A high number means either:
1) The company has competitive advantage generating lots of cash
2) Just sold a business or bonds (not necessarily good)
A low stockpile of cash usually means poor to mediocre economics.
There are 3 ways to create large cash reserve.
1) Sell new bonds or equity to public
2) Sell business or asset
3) It has an ongoing business generating more cash than it burns (usually means durable competitive advantage)
When a company is suffering a short term problem, Buffett looks at cash or marketable securities to see whether it has the financial strength to ride it out.
Important: Lots of cash and marketable securities + little debt = good chance that the business will sail on through tough times.
Test to see what is creating cash by looking at past 7 yrs of balance sheets. This will reveal how the cash was created.
Caterpillar Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Related Terms
Caterpillar Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Historical Data
The historical data trend for Caterpillar‘s Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company’s associated stock exchange currency.
Caterpillar Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Chart
85GF Score
Caterpillar Inc CHIX:CAT1D
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Caterpillar Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Calculation
Cash and cash equivalents are the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Cash equivalents are assets that are readily convertible into cash, such as money market holdings, short-term government bonds or Treasury bills, marketable securities and commercial paper.
Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price.
What does a Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities of CHF7,953 Mil mean?
Caterpillar (CHIX:CAT1D) has a Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities of CHF7,953 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The total cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities a company has on hand. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors.
Is Caterpillar’s Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities too high?
Caterpillar’s current Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities is CHF7,953 Mil. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar’s Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities compare to DE and PCAR?
Caterpillar’s Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities of CHF7,953 Mil can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
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Is Caterpillar (CHIX:CAT1D) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus’ analysis, Caterpillar stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF290.00 is trading 106.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF140.16.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CAT1D:
- Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities: CHF7,953 Mil
- GF Value™: CHF140.16 vs. price of CHF290.00 (106.9% above fair value)
- GF Score™: 85/100 with 7 warning signs
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CAT1D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Caterpillar Business Description
Address
5205 N. O’Connor Boulevard, Suite 100, Irving, TX, USA, 75039
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Its reporting segments are construction, resource, energy, and transportation. Market share approaches 20% across many products. Caterpillar operates a captive finance subsidiary to facilitate sales. The firm has a global reach that is approximately evenly balanced between the US and the rest of the world. Construction skews more domestic, while the other divisions are more geographically diversified. An independent network of over 150 dealers operates approximately 2,800 facilities, giving Caterpillar reach into about 190 countries for sales and support services.
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