Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) Cash per Share: CHF6.96 (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:CAT Caterpillar Inc XSWX:CAT
81 GF Score
Price CHF760.20
GF Value CHF342.85
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What is Caterpillar Cash per Share?

Caterpillar XSWX:CAT -0.39% 81 Cash per Share is CHF6.96 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CAT with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF342.85. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Caterpillar's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF6.96.

Caterpillar  (XSWX:CAT) Cash per Share Explanation

Cash per Share represents the liquidity of a compant's assets. A high level of Cash per Share suggests that there's enough money on hand for a company to cover any emergencies and that the company has adequate money to reinvest its business or pay dividends to investors. However, if the ratio is too high, it can also suggeust the inefficiency of management for not making a full usage of the cash.

Caterpillar Cash per Share Related Terms

Caterpillar Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caterpillar's Cash per Share 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.

Caterpillar Cash per Share Chart

Caterpillar Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash per Share
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Caterpillar Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Caterpillar Cash per Share Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's available cash, including easy to liquidate short-term investment, to its total number of shares outstanding. The result indicates the percentage of a company's share price that is available to spend on company's activities, such as strengthening the business, paying down the debt and making dividend payment to shareholders. It's a reliable indicator of a company's financial health.

Caterpillar's Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=7953.062/465
=17.09

Caterpillar's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=3205.886/461
=6.96

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash per Share →
What does a Cash per Share of CHF6.96 mean?
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) has a Cash per Share of CHF6.96 as of Mar. 2026. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Caterpillar and its competitors.
Is Caterpillar's Cash per Share too high?
Caterpillar's current Cash per Share is CHF6.96. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's Cash per Share compare to DE and PCAR?
Caterpillar's Cash per Share of CHF6.96 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 Cash per Share for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Cash per Share depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, Cash per Share 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 Cash per Share mean?
A high Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Caterpillar and its competitors. Caterpillar's current Cash per Share is CHF6.96. 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 Cash per Share of CHF6.96. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF342.85, compared to a current price of CHF760.20 — trading 121.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash per Share is CHF6.96. Caterpillar's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash per Share calculated?
Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT), the current Cash per Share is CHF6.96 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 CHF760.20 is trading 121.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF342.85.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CAT:

  • Cash per Share: CHF6.96
  • GF Value™: CHF342.85 vs. price of CHF760.20 (121.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs

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 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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