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Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Caterpillar Deferred Tax Assets, Gross decreased by 8.6% to $4.90B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 8.6%, from $5.36B to $4.90B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Deferred Tax Assets, Gross shows an upward trend with a 3.5% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher gross assets indicate a larger potential tax shield, though it must be viewed alongside valuation allowances to determine net value.
Detailed definition
This represents the total gross deferred tax assets before any valuation allowances are applied. It reflects the total p...
Peer comparison
Standard financial reporting metric for all companies subject to income tax.
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other_deferred_tax_assets_grossHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $4.48B | $4.71B | $5.09B | $5.36B | $4.90B |
| QoQ Change | — | +5.0% | +8.2% | +5.2% | -8.6% |
| YoY Change | — | +5.0% | +8.2% | +5.2% | -8.6% |
Range$4.48B – $5.36B
CAGR+9.3%
Avg YoY Growth+2.5%
Median YoY Growth+5.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's deferred tax assets, gross?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported deferred tax assets, gross of $4.90B in Q4 2025.
- How has Caterpillar's deferred tax assets, gross changed year-over-year?
- Caterpillar's deferred tax assets, gross decreased by 8.6% year-over-year, from $5.36B to $4.90B.
- What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's deferred tax assets, gross?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Caterpillar's deferred tax assets, gross has grown at a 3.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.12B to $4.90B.
- What does deferred tax assets, gross mean?
- The total potential future tax savings from all temporary accounting differences before accounting for potential non-realization.