Caterpillar Inc Asset Resilience Ratio
Caterpillar Inc asset resilience ratio. Caterpillar Inc (CAT) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 10.12% as of December 2025. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing. Read Caterpillar Inc debt and liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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Asset Resilience Ratio of Caterpillar Inc (2004–2025)
Asset resilience ratio of Caterpillar Inc from 2004 to 2025. This chart shows how Caterpillar Inc's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. See free cash flow generation of Caterpillar Inc to measure how efficiently the company converts operating cash flow to free cash.
Liquid Assets Composition Over Time
This chart breaks down Caterpillar Inc's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. For the complete balance sheet picture, see CAT asset base.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $9.98 Billion | 10.12% |
| Short-term Investments | $0.00 | 0% |
| Total Liquid Assets | $9.98 Billion | 10.12% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Moderate Liquidity: Caterpillar Inc has 10.12% of assets in liquid form.
- While adequate for normal operations, this level may limit flexibility during economic stress.
- The company primarily holds liquidity in cash and equivalents rather than short-term investments.
Caterpillar Inc Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio
Compare Caterpillar Inc's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.
| Company | Industry | Asset Resilience Ratio |
|---|---|---|
|
JINSUNG T.E.C. Inc
KQ:036890 |
Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery | 3.59% |
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Agrometal S.A.I.
BA:AGRO |
Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery | 2.53% |
|
IMDEX Ltd
AU:IMD |
Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery | 0.20% |
|
Austin Engineering Ltd
AU:ANG |
Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery | 5.78% |
|
Palfinger AG
VI:PAL |
Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery | 0.06% |
|
Rosenbauer International AG
VI:ROS |
Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery | 1.10% |
|
Marcopolo S.A
SA:POMO3 |
Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery | 0.00% |
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Kepler Weber S.A
SA:KEPL3 |
Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery | 21.89% |
Caterpillar Inc Asset Resilience Ratio by Year (2004–2025)
Caterpillar Inc asset resilience ratio by year from 2004 to 2025. The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Caterpillar Inc.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 10.12% | $9.98 Billion | $98.58 Billion | +2.27pp |
| 2024-12-31 | 7.85% | $6.89 Billion | $87.76 Billion | -2.30pp |
| 2023-12-31 | 10.15% | $8.88 Billion | $87.48 Billion | +1.60pp |
| 2022-12-31 | 8.55% | $7.00 Billion | $81.94 Billion | -3.79pp |
| 2021-12-31 | 12.34% | $10.22 Billion | $82.79 Billion | -11.54pp |
| 2020-12-31 | 23.88% | $18.70 Billion | $78.32 Billion | +13.32pp |
| 2019-12-31 | 10.56% | $8.28 Billion | $78.45 Billion | +0.55pp |
| 2018-12-31 | 10.01% | $7.86 Billion | $78.51 Billion | -1.16pp |
| 2017-12-31 | 11.17% | $8.60 Billion | $76.96 Billion | +1.28pp |
| 2016-12-31 | 9.89% | $7.39 Billion | $74.70 Billion | +9.67pp |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.22% | $176.00 Million | $78.34 Billion | +0.07pp |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.16% | $135.00 Million | $84.68 Billion | -0.12pp |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.28% | $241.00 Million | $84.90 Billion | +0.10pp |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.18% | $162.00 Million | $88.97 Billion | +0.10pp |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.09% | $70.00 Million | $81.22 Billion | -0.03pp |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.12% | $75.00 Million | $64.02 Billion | +0.05pp |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.07% | $43.00 Million | $60.04 Billion | 0.00pp |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.08% | $51.00 Million | $67.78 Billion | -0.09pp |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.17% | $95.00 Million | $56.13 Billion | -2.16pp |
| 2005-12-31 | 2.33% | $1.11 Billion | $47.55 Billion | +1.30pp |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.03% | $445.00 Million | $43.09 Billion | -- |
About Caterpillar Inc
Caterpillar Inc. manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives in the United States and internationally. Its Construction Industries segment offers asphalt pavers, cold planers, compactors, forestry machines, material handlers, motor graders, pipelayers, road reclaimers, telehandlers, … Read more