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CaterpillarXSWX:CAT +0.56%81 Days Sales Outstanding is 101.26 as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 116.07. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CAT with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF367.59. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Caterpillar ranks worse than 71.09% on this metric.
Caterpillar's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF18,221 Mil. Caterpillar's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF16,420 Mil.
Hence, Caterpillar's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 101.26.
The historical rank and industry rank for Caterpillar's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:CAT'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 99.85 Med: 116.07 Max: 151.62
Current: 105.31
During the past 13 years, Caterpillar's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 151.62. The lowest was 99.85. And the median was 116.07.
XSWX:CAT's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 71.09% of 211
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 72.4
vs XSWX:CAT: 105.31
Caterpillar's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (110.83) to Jun. 2026 (101.26).
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Caterpillar Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Caterpillar Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Caterpillar's Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Caterpillar's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Caterpillar's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caterpillar's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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.
What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 101.26 mean?
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 101.26 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 116.07. Over the past decade, Caterpillar's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 99.85 to 151.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #150 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is Caterpillar's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Caterpillar's current Days Sales Outstanding of 101.26 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 116.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 99.85 to a high of 151.62. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 72.40. Caterpillar's value of 101.26 is 39.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #150 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's Days Sales Outstanding compare to DE and PCAR?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Caterpillar ranks #150 out of 211 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Caterpillar in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 72.40. Caterpillar's value of 101.26 is 39.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Caterpillar's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 99.85 to 151.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 116.07 vs. the industry median of 72.40, 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 Sales Outstanding for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 72.40, based on 211 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Caterpillar's current Days Sales Outstanding of 101.26 is 39.9% 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 Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 72.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caterpillar's current Days Sales Outstanding is 101.26, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 116.07. 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 Sales Outstanding of 101.26. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF367.59, compared to a current price of CHF687.30 — trading 87% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 101.26, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 116.07 and 39.9% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 72.40. Caterpillar's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 101.26 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 CHF687.30 is trading 87% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF367.59.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CAT:
Days Sales Outstanding: 101.26 (13% below median its 10-year median of 116.07)
GF Value™: CHF367.59 vs. price of CHF687.30 (87% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.9% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#150 of 211)
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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