Caterpillar (MEX:CAT) Total Current Assets Explanation
In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, inventory is only considered worth half of its book value, and accounts receivable is considered worth 75% of its value. Therefore the liquidation value is lower than calculated from total current assets.
Caterpillar's Liquidation Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is
* 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.
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Caterpillar Total Current Assets Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Caterpillar's Total Current Assets 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.
* 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.
Total Current Assets is linked to the Current Ratio, which is the result of dividing total current assets by total current liabilities. It is frequently used as an indicator of a company's liquidity, its ability to meet short-term obligations.
What does a Total Current Assets of MXN875,812 Mil mean?
Caterpillar (MEX:CAT) has a Total Current Assets of MXN875,812 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total amount of assets with liquidity less than one year as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Caterpillar and its competitors.
Is Caterpillar's Total Current Assets too high?
Caterpillar's current Total Current Assets is MXN875,812 Mil. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's Total Current Assets compare to DE and PCAR?
Caterpillar's Total Current Assets of MXN875,812 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 Total Current Assets for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Total Current Assets depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, Total Current Assets 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 Total Current Assets mean?
A high Total Current Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of assets with liquidity less than one year as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Caterpillar and its competitors. Caterpillar's current Total Current Assets is MXN875,812 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caterpillar (MEX:CAT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN7,319.55, compared to a current price of MXN18,099.00 — trading 147.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Current Assets is MXN875,812 Mil. Caterpillar's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Current Assets calculated?
Total Current Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (MEX:CAT), the current Total Current Assets is MXN875,812 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 (MEX:CAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caterpillar stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN18,099.00 is trading 147.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN7,319.55.
GuruFocus considers Caterpillar to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CAT:
Total Current Assets: MXN875,812 Mil
GF Value™: MXN7,319.55 vs. price of MXN18,099.00 (147.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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