Discontinued — last reported Q2 '18
Non-Current Liabilities
Debt Instrument Face Amount
Caterpillar Debt Instrument Face Amount increased by 12.2% to $771.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.2%, from $687.00M to $771.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Debt Instrument Face Amount shows relatively stable performance with a 0.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryLeverage
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ2 2018
Last reportedQ2 2018
How to read this metric
An increase indicates higher leverage, while a decrease indicates debt repayment or deleveraging.
Detailed definition
This represents the par or principal value of the company's debt instruments, excluding any premiums, discounts, or issu...
Peer comparison
Standardized across all public companies with debt instruments on their balance sheet.
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debt_instrument_face_amountHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $568.00M | $982.00M | $853.00M | $687.00M | $771.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +72.9% | -13.1% | -19.5% | +12.2% |
| YoY Change | — | +72.9% | -13.1% | -19.5% | +12.2% |
Range$568.00M – $982.00M
CAGR+35.7%
Avg YoY Growth+13.1%
Median YoY Growth-0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's debt instrument face amount?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported debt instrument face amount of $771.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Caterpillar's debt instrument face amount changed year-over-year?
- Caterpillar's debt instrument face amount increased by 12.2% year-over-year, from $687.00M to $771.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's debt instrument face amount?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Caterpillar's debt instrument face amount has grown at a 0.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $744.00M to $771.00M.
- What does debt instrument face amount mean?
- The total principal amount of debt the company is obligated to repay at maturity.