Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) Short-Term Debt: CHF9,781 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:CAT Caterpillar Inc XSWX:CAT
83 GF Score
Price CHF784.40
GF Value CHF341.22
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What is Caterpillar Short-Term Debt?

Caterpillar XSWX:CAT +0.20% 83 Short-Term Debt is CHF9,781 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CAT with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF341.22. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Caterpillar's Short-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF9,781 Mil.

Caterpillar's quarterly Short-Term Debt declined from Sep. 2025 (CHF10,985 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF10,068 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 (CHF10,068 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (CHF9,781 Mil).

Caterpillar's annual Short-Term Debt declined from Dec. 2023 (CHF11,594 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CHF9,859 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 (CHF9,859 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF10,068 Mil).

Caterpillar Short-Term Debt Explanation

Short-Term Debt represents the total amount of Long-Term Debt such as bank loans and commercial paper, which is due within one year.

Caterpillar Short-Term Debt Related Terms

Caterpillar Short-Term Debt Historical Data

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Caterpillar Short-Term Debt Chart

Caterpillar Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Short-Term Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10,827.28 10,507.52 11,593.51 9,859.31 10,068.04

Caterpillar Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Short-Term Debt →
What does a Short-Term Debt of CHF9,781 Mil mean?
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) has a Short-Term Debt of CHF9,781 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is Caterpillar's Short-Term Debt too high?
Caterpillar's current Short-Term Debt is CHF9,781 Mil. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's Short-Term Debt compare to DE and PCAR?
Caterpillar's Short-Term Debt of CHF9,781 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 Short-Term Debt for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Short-Term Debt depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, Short-Term Debt 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 Short-Term Debt mean?
A high Short-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Caterpillar's current Short-Term Debt is CHF9,781 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 Short-Term Debt of CHF9,781 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF341.22, compared to a current price of CHF784.40 — trading 129.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Short-Term Debt is CHF9,781 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 Short-Term Debt calculated?
Short-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT), the current Short-Term Debt is CHF9,781 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 CHF784.40 is trading 129.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF341.22.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CAT:

  • Short-Term Debt: CHF9,781 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF341.22 vs. price of CHF784.40 (129.9% 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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