Caterpillar Inc (CAT) — Long-term Investment Intensity
Caterpillar Inc (CAT) has a Long-term Investment Intensity of 15.4% as of June 2023. Long-term investments of $13.18 Billion represent 15.4% of total assets of $85.43 Billion. A higher ratio indicates a company with significant capital committed to long-duration strategic positions. Check Caterpillar Inc (CAT) liquid assets ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
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Caterpillar Inc Long-term Investment Intensity (2009–2021)
This chart shows how Caterpillar Inc's Long-term Investment Intensity has evolved across 13 annual periods from 2009 to 2021. As of June 2023, the intensity stands at 15.4%, reflecting long-term investments of $13.18 Billion against total assets of $85.43 Billion USD. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Caterpillar Inc (CAT) total assets.
Annual Long-term Investment Intensity for Caterpillar Inc (2009–2021)
The table below presents the year-by-year Long-term Investment Intensity for Caterpillar Inc from 2009 to 2021, covering 13 annual filings. Each row shows total assets, long-term investments, the intensity percentage, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. Read Caterpillar Inc debt and liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
| Year | LT Investment Intensity | LT Investments (USD) | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15.3% | $12.71 Billion | $82.79 Billion | ▼ -1.8 pp |
| 2020 | 17.1% | $13.41 Billion | $78.32 Billion | ▼ -0.5 pp |
| 2019 | 17.6% | $13.84 Billion | $78.45 Billion | ▼ -0.8 pp |
| 2018 | 18.4% | $14.45 Billion | $78.51 Billion | ▼ -0.5 pp |
| 2017 | 18.9% | $14.53 Billion | $76.96 Billion | ▼ -0.6 pp |
| 2016 | 19.5% | $14.59 Billion | $74.70 Billion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2015 | 19.2% | $15.07 Billion | $78.34 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2014 | 19.2% | $16.27 Billion | $84.68 Billion | ▲ +17.2 pp |
| 2013 | 2.0% | $1.67 Billion | $84.90 Billion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2012 | 1.8% | $1.59 Billion | $88.97 Billion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2011 | 1.6% | $1.26 Billion | $81.22 Billion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2010 | 1.5% | $957.00 Million | $64.02 Billion | ▼ -0.3 pp |
| 2009 | 1.8% | $1.08 Billion | $60.04 Billion | — |