Company / Net Debt per Share
Caterpillar Inc. Net Debt per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Net Debt per Share
$41.48
FY2025
5-year range
$31.31 / $42.82
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-3.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#35 of 253
Industrials
What the data says
Caterpillar Inc.'s net debt per share of $41.48 is higher than 86% of companies in the Industrials sector (FY2025). Net Debt per Share has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $25.82 in FY2016 to $42.82 in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
41.48 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +6.3%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Increased from $35.03 to $41.48 over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Net Debt per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +4.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +6.3%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-96.4% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, net debt per share decreased 3.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #35 out of 253 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Peak net debt per share was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest net debt per share in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 44.9%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Net Debt per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $41.48 | -3.1% |
| FY2024 | $42.82 | +22.2% |
| FY2023 | $35.03 | -3.3% |
| FY2022 | $36.24 | +15.7% |
| FY2021 | $31.31 | +2.6% |
| FY2020 | $30.53 | +1.4% |
| FY2019 | $30.12 | +3.0% |
| FY2018 | $29.23 | +9.2% |
| FY2017 | $26.77 | +3.7% |
| FY2016 | $25.82 | -12.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026