Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Caterpillar Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization decreased by 2.8% to $2.37B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 2.8%, from $2.43B to $2.37B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization shows a downward trend with a -3.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A rising balance relative to gross assets indicates an aging portfolio of intangible assets nearing the end of their useful lives.
Detailed definition
The cumulative amount of amortization expense recognized against finite-lived intangible assets since their acquisition...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting metric; peers with older acquisition cycles will show higher accumulated amortization relative to gross assets.
other_finite_lived_intangible_assets_accumulated_amortizationHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $3.01B | $3.08B | $2.27B | $2.43B | $2.37B |
| QoQ Change | — | +2.4% | -26.3% | +7.3% | -2.8% |
| YoY Change | — | +2.4% | -26.3% | +7.3% | -2.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization of $2.37B in Q4 2025.
- How has Caterpillar's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization changed year-over-year?
- Caterpillar's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization decreased by 2.8% year-over-year, from $2.43B to $2.37B.
- What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Caterpillar's finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization has grown at a -3.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.79B to $2.37B.
- What does finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization mean?
- The total amount of value written off from intangible assets over their useful lives.