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Indemnification Liability Maximum Exposure
Caterpillar Indemnification Liability Maximum Exposure increased by 24.5% to $458M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 24.5%, from $368M to $458M. 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
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026
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.
Metric ID:
indemnification_liability_max_exposureHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.22B | $511M | $353M | $368M | $458M |
| QoQ Change | — | -58.1% | -30.9% | +4.2% | +24.5% |
| YoY Change | — | -58.1% | -30.9% | +4.2% | +24.5% |
Range$353M – $1.22B
CAGR-62.5%
Avg YoY Growth-15.1%
Median YoY Growth-13.3%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's indemnification liability maximum exposure?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported indemnification liability maximum exposure of $458M 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 $368M to $458M.
- 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 $458M.
- 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.