Guarantor Obligations - Maximum Exposure
Caterpillar Guarantor Obligations - Maximum Exposure increased by 24.5% to $458.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 24.5%, from $368.00M to $458.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Guarantor Obligations - Maximum Exposure shows a downward trend with a -21.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A decrease indicates reduced contingent risk exposure, while an increase suggests higher potential off-balance sheet liabilities.
Detailed definition
This represents the maximum potential future payment the company would be required to make under various guarantee arran...
Peer comparison
Commonly disclosed by large financial institutions with diverse credit and guarantee portfolios.
guarantor_obligations_maximum_exposureHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.22B | $511.00M | $353.00M | $368.00M | $458.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -58.1% | -30.9% | +4.2% | +24.5% |
| YoY Change | — | -58.1% | -30.9% | +4.2% | +24.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's guarantor obligations - maximum exposure?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported guarantor obligations - maximum exposure of $458.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Caterpillar's guarantor obligations - maximum exposure changed year-over-year?
- Caterpillar's guarantor obligations - maximum exposure increased by 24.5% year-over-year, from $368.00M to $458.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's guarantor obligations - maximum exposure?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Caterpillar's guarantor obligations - maximum exposure has grown at a -21.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.49B to $458.00M.
- What does guarantor obligations - maximum exposure mean?
- The total potential amount the company might have to pay if its guarantees are triggered.