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Caterpillar's quarterly accounts payable & accrued expense
declined
from Dec. 2025 (CHF14,194 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (CHF13,013 Mil) but then
increased
from Mar. 2026 (CHF13,013 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (CHF15,215 Mil).
Caterpillar's annual accounts payable & accrued expense
increased
from Dec. 2023 (CHF14,070 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CHF14,250 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (CHF14,250 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF14,194 Mil).
Caterpillar Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Caterpillar's Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense 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.
Accounts payable & accrued expense usually includes accounts payable, accrued compensation and related benefits, etc.
Accounts payable is money owed by a business to its suppliers shown as a liability on a company's balance sheet. It is distinct from notes payable liabilities, which are debts created by formal legal instrument documents.
It is part of the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer) reflected on the balace sheet of the company. A higher Accounts Payable means lower Working Capital needed to operate the business.
What does a Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense of CHF15,215 Mil mean?
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) has a Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense of CHF15,215 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Accounts payable and accrued expenses are amounts a company expects to pay to suppliers and others. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors.
Is Caterpillar's Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense too high?
Caterpillar's current Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is CHF15,215 Mil. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense compare to DE and PCAR?
Caterpillar's Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense of CHF15,215 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 Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense 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.
What does a high Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense mean?
A high Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accounts payable and accrued expenses are amounts a company expects to pay to suppliers and others. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. Caterpillar's current Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is CHF15,215 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caterpillar stock overvalued right now?
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) has a current Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense of CHF15,215 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF373.59, compared to a current price of CHF636.80 — trading 70.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is CHF15,215 Mil. Caterpillar's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense calculated?
Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT), the current Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is CHF15,215 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caterpillar stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF636.80 is trading 70.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF373.59.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CAT:
Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense: CHF15,215 Mil
GF Value™: CHF373.59 vs. price of CHF636.80 (70.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:CAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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