Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) Accumulated Depreciation: CHF0 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:CAT Caterpillar Inc XSWX:CAT
23 GF Score
Price CHF648.40
GF Value CHF327.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Caterpillar Accumulated Depreciation?

Caterpillar XSWX:CAT -4.87% 23 Accumulated Depreciation is CHF0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CAT with a GF Score™ of 23/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF327.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Note: A negative number here means the assets are depreciated. When depricates more, the absolute value gets bigger.

Caterpillar's quarterly accumulated depreciation increased from Sep. 2025 (CHF0 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF-13,361 Mil) but then stayed the same from Dec. 2025 (CHF-13,361 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (CHF0 Mil).

Caterpillar's annual accumulated depreciation increased from Dec. 2023 (CHF-13,788 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CHF-14,369 Mil) but then stayed the same from Dec. 2024 (CHF-14,369 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF-13,361 Mil).


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Caterpillar Accumulated Depreciation Historical Data

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Caterpillar Accumulated Depreciation Chart

Caterpillar Annual Data
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Accumulated Depreciation
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Caterpillar Accumulated Depreciation Calculation

The cumulative depreciation of an asset up to a single point in its life. Regardless of the method used to calculate it, the depreciation of an asset during a single period is added to the previous period's accumulated depreciation to get the current accumulated depreciation.

What does a Accumulated Depreciation of CHF0 Mil mean?
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) has a Accumulated Depreciation of CHF0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Accumulated depreciation is a contra-asset item that accounts for the decline in value of long-term assets. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors.
Is Caterpillar's Accumulated Depreciation too high?
Caterpillar's current Accumulated Depreciation is CHF0 Mil. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's Accumulated Depreciation compare to DE and PCAR?
Caterpillar's Accumulated Depreciation of CHF0 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 Accumulated Depreciation for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Accumulated Depreciation depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, Accumulated Depreciation 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 Accumulated Depreciation mean?
A high Accumulated Depreciation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accumulated depreciation is a contra-asset item that accounts for the decline in value of long-term assets. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. Caterpillar's current Accumulated Depreciation is CHF0 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF327.33, compared to a current price of CHF648.40 — trading 98.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Accumulated Depreciation is CHF0 Mil. Caterpillar's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accumulated Depreciation calculated?
Accumulated Depreciation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT), the current Accumulated Depreciation is CHF0 Mil as of Mar. 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 CHF648.40 is trading 98.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF327.33. GuruFocus considers Caterpillar to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CAT:

  • Accumulated Depreciation: CHF0 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF327.33 vs. price of CHF648.40 (98.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 23/100 with 1 warning sign

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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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