Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) Total Stockholders Equity: CHF14,692 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:CAT Caterpillar Inc XSWX:CAT
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Price CHF710.60
GF Value CHF346.06
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What is Caterpillar Total Stockholders Equity?

Caterpillar XSWX:CAT -1.40% 81 Total Stockholders Equity is CHF14,692 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CAT with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF346.06. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Caterpillar's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF14,692 Mil. It refers to the net assets owned by shareholders. It does not include minority interest.

Total Stockholders Equity is used to calculate Book Value per Share. Caterpillar's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF31.89. The ratio of a company's debt over equity can be used to measure how leveraged this company is. Caterpillar's Debt-to-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.31.

Caterpillar  (XSWX:CAT) Total Stockholders Equity Explanation

1. Total Stockholders Equity is used to calculate Book Value per Share.

Caterpillar's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Book Value per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(14691.805-0)/460.637
=31.89

2. The ratio of a company's debt over equity can be used to measure how leveraged this company is.

Caterpillar's Debt-to-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt-to-Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(9781.415 + 24124.447) / 14691.805
=2.31

* 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 Total Stockholders Equity Related Terms

Caterpillar Total Stockholders Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caterpillar's Total Stockholders Equity 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 Total Stockholders Equity Chart

Caterpillar Annual Data
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Total Stockholders Equity
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Caterpillar Quarterly Data
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What does a Total Stockholders Equity of CHF14,692 Mil mean?
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) has a Total Stockholders Equity of CHF14,692 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total amount of shareholder's equity as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Caterpillar and its competitors.
Is Caterpillar's Total Stockholders Equity too high?
Caterpillar's current Total Stockholders Equity is CHF14,692 Mil. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's Total Stockholders Equity compare to DE and PCAR?
Caterpillar's Total Stockholders Equity of CHF14,692 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 Stockholders Equity for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Total Stockholders Equity depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, Total Stockholders Equity 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 Stockholders Equity mean?
A high Total Stockholders Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of shareholder's equity as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Caterpillar and its competitors. Caterpillar's current Total Stockholders Equity is CHF14,692 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 Total Stockholders Equity of CHF14,692 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF346.06, compared to a current price of CHF710.60 — trading 105.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Stockholders Equity is CHF14,692 Mil. Caterpillar's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Stockholders Equity calculated?
Total Stockholders Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT), the current Total Stockholders Equity is CHF14,692 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 CHF710.60 is trading 105.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF346.06.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CAT:

  • Total Stockholders Equity: CHF14,692 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF346.06 vs. price of CHF710.60 (105.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 1 warning sign

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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