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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 Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF15,969 Mil. Caterpillar's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF16,420 Mil.
Caterpillar's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.97.
Caterpillar's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026
declined
from Mar. 2026 (1.09) to Mar. 2026 (0.97)
A decrease in the Inventory-to-Revenue from one quarter to next indicates that one of these is occurring:
1. investment in inventory is shrinking in relation to revenue
2. revenue are increasing
No matter which situation is causing the reduction in the Inventory-to-Revenue, either one suggests that business's inventory levels and its cash flow are effectively managed.
Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.
Caterpillar's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 138.71.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Caterpillar's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.66.
An increase in Inventory-to-Revenue from one quarter to the next indicates that one of the following is happening:
1. investment in inventory is growing more rapidly than revenue
2. revenue are dropping
No matter which situation is causing the problem, an increase in the Inventory-to-Revenue may signal an oncoming cash flow problem.
Likewise, a decrease in the Inventory-to-Revenue from one quarter to next indicates that one of these is occurring:
1. investment in inventory is shrinking in relation to revenue
2. revenue are increasing
No matter which situation is causing the reduction in the Inventory-to-Revenue, either one suggests that business's inventory levels and its cash flow are effectively managed.
More Related Terms:
1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.
Caterpillar's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Jun. 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.
Caterpillar Inventory-to-Revenue Related Terms
Caterpillar Inventory-to-Revenue Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Caterpillar's Inventory-to-Revenue 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: Inventory-to-Revenue Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Caterpillar's Inventory-to-Revenue, along with its competitors' market caps and Inventory-to-Revenue 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 Inventory-to-Revenue vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Caterpillar's Inventory-to-Revenue distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caterpillar's Inventory-to-Revenue falls into.
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 fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) has a Inventory-to-Revenue of 0.97 as of Jun. 2026. Inventory-to-Sales ratio is the total inventories divided by total sales. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors.
Is Caterpillar's Inventory-to-Revenue too high?
Caterpillar's current Inventory-to-Revenue is 0.97. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's Inventory-to-Revenue compare to DE and PCAR?
Caterpillar's Inventory-to-Revenue of 0.97 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 Inventory-to-Revenue for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Inventory-to-Revenue depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, Inventory-to-Revenue 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 Inventory-to-Revenue mean?
A high Inventory-to-Revenue can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory-to-Sales ratio is the total inventories divided by total sales. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. Caterpillar's current Inventory-to-Revenue is 0.97. 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 Inventory-to-Revenue of 0.97. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF374.29, compared to a current price of CHF667.40 — trading 78.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory-to-Revenue is 0.97. Caterpillar's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory-to-Revenue calculated?
Inventory-to-Revenue is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT), the current Inventory-to-Revenue is 0.97 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 CHF667.40 is trading 78.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF374.29.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CAT:
Inventory-to-Revenue: 0.97
GF Value™: CHF374.29 vs. price of CHF667.40 (78.3% above fair value)
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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