Line of Credit Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Caterpillar Line of Credit Maximum Borrowing Capacity increased by 8.8% to $15.84B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.8%, from $14.56B to $15.84B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Line of Credit Maximum Borrowing Capacity shows an upward trend with a 3.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Higher capacity provides greater financial flexibility and liquidity buffers against market volatility.
Detailed definition
This metric defines the total authorized borrowing limit available to the company under its revolving credit facilities....
Peer comparison
Standard liquidity metric for large-cap industrial firms with global operations.
line_of_credit_max_capacityHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $13.75B | $14.15B | $14.66B | $14.56B | $15.84B |
| QoQ Change | — | +2.9% | +3.6% | -0.7% | +8.8% |
| YoY Change | — | +2.9% | +3.6% | -0.7% | +8.8% |
Product Breakdown
| Segment | Q3 '23 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machinery, Power & Energy | — | — | $3.77B |
| Machinery, Energy & Transportation | $1.21B | $1.21B | — |
| Total | — | — | $15.84B |
Machinery, Energy & Transportation was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's line of credit maximum borrowing capacity?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported line of credit maximum borrowing capacity of $15.84B in Q4 2025.
- How has Caterpillar's line of credit maximum borrowing capacity changed year-over-year?
- Caterpillar's line of credit maximum borrowing capacity increased by 8.8% year-over-year, from $14.56B to $15.84B.
- What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's line of credit maximum borrowing capacity?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Caterpillar's line of credit maximum borrowing capacity has grown at a 3.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $13.68B to $15.84B.
- What does line of credit maximum borrowing capacity mean?
- The maximum amount of money the company is allowed to borrow from its banks.