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Line of Credit Maximum Borrowing Capacity

Caterpillar Line of Credit Maximum Borrowing Capacity increased by 8.8% to $15.84B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.8%, from $14.56B to $15.84B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Line of Credit Maximum Borrowing Capacity shows an upward trend with a 3.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher capacity provides greater financial flexibility and liquidity buffers against market volatility.

Detailed definition

This metric defines the total authorized borrowing limit available to the company under its revolving credit facilities....

Peer comparison

Standard liquidity metric for large-cap industrial firms with global operations.

Metric ID: line_of_credit_max_capacity

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$13.75B$14.15B$14.66B$14.56B$15.84B
QoQ Change+2.9%+3.6%-0.7%+8.8%
YoY Change+2.9%+3.6%-0.7%+8.8%
Range$13.75B$15.84B
CAGR+15.2%
Avg YoY Growth+3.6%
Median YoY Growth+3.3%

Product Breakdown

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SegmentQ3 '23Q3 '24Q4 '25
Machinery, Power & Energy$3.77B
Machinery, Energy & Transportation$1.21B$1.21B
Total$15.84B

Machinery, Energy & Transportation was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caterpillar's line of credit maximum borrowing capacity?
Caterpillar (CAT) reported line of credit maximum borrowing capacity of $15.84B in Q4 2025.
How has Caterpillar's line of credit maximum borrowing capacity changed year-over-year?
Caterpillar's line of credit maximum borrowing capacity increased by 8.8% year-over-year, from $14.56B to $15.84B.
What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's line of credit maximum borrowing capacity?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Caterpillar's line of credit maximum borrowing capacity has grown at a 3.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $13.68B to $15.84B.
What does line of credit maximum borrowing capacity mean?
The maximum amount of money the company is allowed to borrow from its banks.