Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense After Year Five
Caterpillar Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense After Year Five decreased by 34.5% to $36.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 34.5%, from $55.00M to $36.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense After Year Five shows a downward trend with a -27.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A large balance suggests significant long-term intangible assets that will continue to impact earnings through amortization for many years.
Detailed definition
This represents the aggregate amortization expense expected for finite-lived intangible assets for all years following t...
Peer comparison
Standard disclosure for companies with long-lived intellectual property or acquired customer lists.
other_finite_lived_intangible_assets_amortization_expens_d33de0Historical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $113.00M | $92.00M | $73.00M | $55.00M | $36.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -18.6% | -20.7% | -24.7% | -34.5% |
| YoY Change | — | -18.6% | -20.7% | -24.7% | -34.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's finite lived intangible assets amortization expense after year five?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported finite lived intangible assets amortization expense after year five of $36.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Caterpillar's finite lived intangible assets amortization expense after year five changed year-over-year?
- Caterpillar's finite lived intangible assets amortization expense after year five decreased by 34.5% year-over-year, from $55.00M to $36.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's finite lived intangible assets amortization expense after year five?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Caterpillar's finite lived intangible assets amortization expense after year five has grown at a -27.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $183.00M to $36.00M.
- What does finite lived intangible assets amortization expense after year five mean?
- The total expected accounting cost to write down intangible assets after the next five years.