Discontinued — last reported Q4 '10

Finite Lived Intangible Assets - Gross

Non-Current Assets

Caterpillar Finite Lived Intangible Assets - Gross decreased by 2.8% to $2.37B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 2.8%, from $2.43B to $2.37B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Finite Lived Intangible Assets - Gross shows a downward trend with a -3.2% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2009
Last reportedQ4 2010

How to read this metric

An increase suggests active acquisition of intellectual property or business assets, while a decrease may indicate asset retirement or impairment.

Detailed definition

This represents the total historical cost of intangible assets with a defined useful life, such as patents, trademarks,...

Peer comparison

Standard across capital-intensive and technology-driven firms; peers often report this to show investment in intangible growth.

Metric ID: finite_lived_intangible_assets_gross

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$3.01B$3.08B$2.27B$2.43B$2.37B
QoQ Change—+2.4%-26.3%+7.3%-2.8%
YoY Change—+2.4%-26.3%+7.3%-2.8%
Range$2.27B – $3.08B
CAGR-21.3%
Avg YoY Growth-4.8%
Median YoY Growth-0.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caterpillar's finite lived intangible assets - gross?
Caterpillar (CAT) reported finite lived intangible assets - gross of $2.37B in Q4 2025.
How has Caterpillar's finite lived intangible assets - gross changed year-over-year?
Caterpillar's finite lived intangible assets - gross decreased by 2.8% year-over-year, from $2.43B to $2.37B.
What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's finite lived intangible assets - gross?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Caterpillar's finite lived intangible assets - gross has grown at a -3.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.79B to $2.37B.
What does finite lived intangible assets - gross mean?
The total original cost of intangible assets that have a limited lifespan.

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