Caterpillar Inc (CAT) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, Caterpillar Inc (CAT) has total liabilities worth $77.27 Billion USD as of December 2025. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities. Explore investment intensity of Caterpillar Inc to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
Caterpillar Inc - Total Liabilities Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how Caterpillar Inc's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Caterpillar Inc asset portfolio.
Caterpillar Inc Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Caterpillar Inc ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Palantir Technologies Inc.
NASDAQ:PLTR
|
USA | $1.79 Billion |
|
Bank of America Corp
NYSE:BAC
|
USA | $3.20 Trillion |
|
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
NYSE:BRK-A
|
USA | $522.82 Billion |
|
The Coca-Cola Company
NYSE:KO
|
USA | $69.61 Billion |
|
Chevron Corp
NYSE:CVX
|
USA | $140.18 Billion |
|
AbbVie Inc
NYSE:ABBV
|
USA | $108.96 Billion |
|
HSBC Holdings plc
MX:HBCN
|
Mexico | MX$3.04 Trillion |
|
Procter & Gamble Company
NYSE:PG
|
USA | $73.97 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1985–2025)
This chart breaks down Caterpillar Inc's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. See net asset quality index of Caterpillar Inc to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Quick Ratio | N/A | More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Cash Ratio | 0.27 | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 3.62 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.78 | Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets) |
Liability Trends Comparison
This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how Caterpillar Inc's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Caterpillar Inc (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Caterpillar Inc from 1985 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $77.27 Billion | +13.18% |
| 2024-12-31 | $68.27 Billion | +0.44% |
| 2023-12-31 | $67.97 Billion | +2.91% |
| 2022-12-31 | $66.05 Billion | -0.34% |
| 2021-12-31 | $66.28 Billion | +5.29% |
| 2020-12-31 | $62.95 Billion | -1.38% |
| 2019-12-31 | $63.82 Billion | -0.94% |
| 2018-12-31 | $64.43 Billion | +1.95% |
| 2017-12-31 | $63.20 Billion | +2.77% |
| 2016-12-31 | $61.49 Billion | -3.10% |
| 2015-12-31 | $63.46 Billion | -6.48% |
| 2014-12-31 | $67.86 Billion | +5.99% |
| 2013-12-31 | $64.02 Billion | -10.32% |
| 2012-12-31 | $71.39 Billion | +4.54% |
| 2011-12-31 | $68.29 Billion | +28.47% |
| 2010-12-31 | $53.16 Billion | +4.77% |
| 2009-12-31 | $50.74 Billion | -16.92% |
| 2008-12-31 | $61.07 Billion | +29.56% |
| 2007-12-31 | $47.14 Billion | +5.71% |
| 2006-12-31 | $44.59 Billion | +13.98% |
| 2005-12-31 | $39.12 Billion | +9.80% |
| 2004-12-31 | $35.63 Billion | +16.31% |
| 2003-12-31 | $30.63 Billion | +12.48% |
| 2002-12-31 | $27.23 Billion | +8.73% |
| 2001-12-31 | $25.05 Billion | +9.54% |
| 2000-12-31 | $22.86 Billion | +7.62% |
| 1999-12-31 | $21.25 Billion | +6.25% |
| 1998-12-31 | $20.00 Billion | +24.38% |
| 1997-12-31 | $16.08 Billion | +10.03% |
| 1996-12-31 | $14.61 Billion | +8.70% |
| 1995-12-31 | $13.44 Billion | +0.77% |
| 1994-12-31 | $13.34 Billion | +5.80% |
| 1993-12-31 | $12.61 Billion | +2.01% |
| 1992-12-31 | $12.36 Billion | +54.54% |
| 1991-12-31 | $8.00 Billion | +7.92% |
| 1990-12-31 | $7.41 Billion | +14.86% |
| 1989-12-31 | $6.45 Billion | +15.77% |
| 1988-12-31 | $5.57 Billion | +68.83% |
| 1987-12-31 | $3.30 Billion | +5.16% |
| 1986-12-31 | $3.14 Billion | +6.48% |
| 1985-12-31 | $2.95 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