Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) Ending Cash Position: CHF3,209 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:CAT Caterpillar Inc XSWX:CAT
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Price CHF763.20
GF Value CHF344.77
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What is Caterpillar Ending Cash Position?

Caterpillar XSWX:CAT -0.92% 81 Ending Cash Position is CHF3,209 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CAT with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF344.77. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Caterpillar's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF3,209 Mil.

Caterpillar's quarterly Ending Cash Position increased from Sep. 2025 (CHF6,006 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF7,958 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2025 (CHF7,958 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (CHF3,209 Mil).

Caterpillar's annual Ending Cash Position increased from Dec. 2023 (CHF6,041 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CHF6,148 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (CHF6,148 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF7,958 Mil).

Caterpillar Ending Cash Position Related Terms

Caterpillar Ending Cash Position Historical Data

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Caterpillar Ending Cash Position Chart

Caterpillar Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Ending Cash Position
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Caterpillar Quarterly Data
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Caterpillar Ending Cash Position Calculation

Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. It is equal to the Beginning Cash Position plus the Net Change in Cash.

Caterpillar's Ending Cash Position for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position= Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=5495.422+2462.421
=7,958

Caterpillar's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position=Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=7861.979+-4652.944
=3,209

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Ending Cash Position →
What does a Ending Cash Position of CHF3,209 Mil mean?
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) has a Ending Cash Position of CHF3,209 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors.
Is Caterpillar's Ending Cash Position too high?
Caterpillar's current Ending Cash Position is CHF3,209 Mil. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's Ending Cash Position compare to DE and PCAR?
Caterpillar's Ending Cash Position of CHF3,209 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 Ending Cash Position for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Ending Cash Position depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, Ending Cash Position 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 Ending Cash Position mean?
A high Ending Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. Caterpillar's current Ending Cash Position is CHF3,209 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 Ending Cash Position of CHF3,209 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF344.77, compared to a current price of CHF763.20 — trading 121.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Ending Cash Position is CHF3,209 Mil. 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 Ending Cash Position calculated?
Ending Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT), the current Ending Cash Position is CHF3,209 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 CHF763.20 is trading 121.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF344.77.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CAT:

  • Ending Cash Position: CHF3,209 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF344.77 vs. price of CHF763.20 (121.4% 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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