CaterpillarXSWX:CAT -1.09%83 Days Inventory is 148.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 130.52. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CAT with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF346.35. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 208 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Caterpillar ranks worse than 57.69% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Caterpillar's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF14,952 Mil. Caterpillar's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF9,173 Mil.
Hence, Caterpillar's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 148.74.
The historical rank and industry rank for Caterpillar's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:CAT'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 104.25 Med: 130.52 Max: 146.9
Current: 140.33
During the past 13 years, Caterpillar's highest Days Inventory was 146.90. The lowest was 104.25. And the median was 130.52.
XSWX:CAT's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 57.69% of 208
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 127.06
vs XSWX:CAT: 140.33
Caterpillar's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (171.09) to Mar. 2026 (148.74).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Caterpillar's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.61.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Caterpillar's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.09.
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Caterpillar's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Caterpillar's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Caterpillar Days Inventory Related Terms
Caterpillar Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Caterpillar's Days Inventory 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.
XSWX:CAT vs DE, PCAR, CNH: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Caterpillar's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Caterpillar Days Inventory vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Caterpillar's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caterpillar's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (XSWX:CAT) has a Days Inventory of 148.74 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 130.52. Over the past decade, Caterpillar's Days Inventory has ranged from 104.25 to 146.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #120 out of 208 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 57.7%.
Is Caterpillar's Days Inventory too high?
Caterpillar's current Days Inventory of 148.74 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 130.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 104.25 to a high of 146.90. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Days Inventory is 127.06. Caterpillar's value of 148.74 is 17.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #120 out of 208 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's Days Inventory compare to DE and PCAR?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #120 out of 208 companies for Days Inventory. This places Caterpillar in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 127.06. Caterpillar's value of 148.74 is 17.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Caterpillar's own Days Inventory has ranged from 104.25 to 146.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 130.52 vs. the industry median of 127.06, Caterpillar has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Days Inventory among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 127.06, based on 208 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Caterpillar's current Days Inventory of 148.74 is 17.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Days Inventory is 127.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caterpillar's current Days Inventory is 148.74, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 130.52. 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 Days Inventory of 148.74. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF346.35, compared to a current price of CHF826.80 — trading 138.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 148.74, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 130.52 and 17.1% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 127.06. Caterpillar's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT), the current Days Inventory is 148.74 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 CHF826.80 is trading 138.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF346.35.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CAT:
Days Inventory: 148.74 (14% above median its 10-year median of 130.52)
GF Value™: CHF346.35 vs. price of CHF826.80 (138.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.1% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#120 of 208)
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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