Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) Interest Expense: CHF-415 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Caterpillar Interest Expense?

Caterpillar XSWX:CAT -1.09% 83 Interest Expense is CHF-415 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Caterpillar's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF -105 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-415 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Caterpillar's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF 2,429 Mil. Caterpillar's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF -105 Mil. Caterpillar's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.02. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Caterpillar  (XSWX:CAT) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Caterpillar's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-105 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,429 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF24,124 Mil.

Caterpillar's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*2428.821/-105.498
=23.02

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Caterpillar Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caterpillar's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

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Caterpillar Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-415 Mil.

* 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 Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of CHF-415 Mil mean?
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) has a Interest Expense of CHF-415 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors.
Is Caterpillar's Interest Expense too high?
Caterpillar's current Interest Expense is CHF-415 Mil. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's Interest Expense compare to DE and PCAR?
Caterpillar's Interest Expense of CHF-415 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 Interest Expense for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. Caterpillar's current Interest Expense is CHF-415 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 Interest Expense of CHF-415 Mil. 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 Interest Expense is CHF-415 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT), the current Interest Expense is CHF-415 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 CHF826.80 is trading 138.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF346.35.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CAT:

  • Interest Expense: CHF-415 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF346.35 vs. price of CHF826.80 (138.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 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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