Indemnification Liability Maximum Exposure
Caterpillar Indemnification Liability 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), Indemnification Liability 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 is favorable as it indicates the expiration or reduction of potential legal or environmental risks.
Detailed definition
This represents the maximum potential financial obligation the company may face due to indemnification agreements, often...
Peer comparison
Common in manufacturing and industrial sectors with a history of M&A activity involving legacy industrial sites.
indemnification_liability_max_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 indemnification liability maximum exposure?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported indemnification liability maximum exposure of $458.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Caterpillar's indemnification liability maximum exposure changed year-over-year?
- Caterpillar's indemnification liability maximum exposure increased by 24.5% year-over-year, from $368.00M to $458.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's indemnification liability maximum exposure?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Caterpillar's indemnification liability maximum exposure has grown at a -21.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.49B to $458.00M.
- What does indemnification liability maximum exposure mean?
- The highest possible amount the company might have to pay to cover specific risks or liabilities inherited from acquisitions.