CAT (Caterpillar) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset : 0.31 (As of Dec. 2024)

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What is Caterpillar LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Caterpillar's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 0.31.

Caterpillar's long-term debt to total assets ratio increased from Dec. 2023 (0.28) to Dec. 2024 (0.31). It may suggest that Caterpillar is progressively becoming more dependent on debt to grow their business.

Caterpillar LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

The historical data trend for Caterpillar's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can be seen below:

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Caterpillar LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

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LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset

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0.33

0.31

0.28

0.31

Caterpillar Quarterly Data
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LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.28	0.30	0.29	0.30	0.31

Caterpillar LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Caterpillar's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Dec. 2024 )	/	Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )
	=	27351	/	87764
	=	0.31

Caterpillar's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2024 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Dec. 2024 )	/	Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2024 )
	=	27351	/	87764
	=	0.31

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

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Address

5205 N. O'Connor Boulevard, Suite 100, Irving, TX, USA, 75039

Website

https://www.caterpillar.com

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 industries (40% sales/47% operating profit, or OP), resource industries (20% sales/19% OP), and energy & transportation (40% sales/34% OP). Market share approaches 20% across many products. Caterpillar operates a captive finance subsidiary to facilitate sales. The firm has global reach (46% US sales/54% ex-US). Construction skews more domestic, while the other divisions are more geographically diversified. An independent network of 156 dealers operates approximately 2,800 facilities, giving Caterpillar reach into about 190 countries for sales and support services.

Executives

Gerald Johnson	director	300 RENAISSANCE CENTER, M/C: 482-C23-A68, DETROIT MI 48265
Bonfield Andrew R J	officer: Chief Financial Officer	C/O BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO, 345 PARK AVE, NEW YORK NY 10164
Anthony D. Fassino	officer: Group President	510 LAKE COOK ROAD, SUITE 100, DEERFIELD IL 60015
Susan C Schwab	director	2101 VAN MUNCHING HALL, COLLEGE PARK MD 20742
Lange Bob De	officer: Group President	510 LAKE COOK ROAD, SUITE 100, DEERFIELD IL 60015
Daniel M Dickinson	director	THAYER CAPITAL PARTNERS, 1455 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW, STE 350, WASHINGTON DC 20004
Cheryl H Johnson	officer: Chief Human Resources Officer	40 WESTMINSTER STREET, PROVIDENCE RI 02903
William E Schaupp	officer: Chief Accounting Officer	PPG INDUSTRIES, INC., ONE PPG PLACE, PITTSBURGH PA 15272
David Maclennan	director	14701 CHARLSON ROAD, EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55347
Joseph E Creed	officer: Interim CFO	510 LAKE COOK ROAD, SUITE 100, DEERFIELD IL 60015
Denise C Johnson	officer: Group President	C/O CATERPILLAR, INCORPORATED, 901 WEST WASHINGTON, CV41110, EAST PEORIA IL 61630
Fish James C Jr	director	800 CAPITOL STREET 3000, HOUSTON TX 77002
Judith Fran Marks	director	C/O HUBBELL INCORPORATED, 40 WATERVIEW DRIVE, SHELTON CT 06484
Suzette M Long	officer: Int. Executive Vice President	510 LAKE COOK ROAD, SUITE 100, DEERFILED IL 60015
Gary Michael Marvel	officer: Chief Accounting Officer	510 LAKE COOK ROAD, SUITE 100, DEERFIELD IL 60015