Company / Working Capital
Caterpillar Inc. Working Capital History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Working Capital
$15.9B
FY2025
5-year range
$12.2B / $15.9B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+18.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#2 of 344
Industrials
What the data says
Among 344 Industrials companies, Caterpillar Inc. is in the top 1% for working capital. Improved from $12.2B to $15.9B over the past 2 years.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$15.9B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.0%. Ranks 2nd among 344 companies in Industrials.
Improved from $12.2B to $15.9B over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Working Capital over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +9.1%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +3.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 1% in IndustrialsTop 1% of 344This company $15.9B Sector average $687.7M
▼
+2215.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +3.0%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, working capital increased 18.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #2 out of 344 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Lowest working capital 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 | Working CapitalValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $15.9B | +18.8% |
| FY2024 | $13.4B | +9.7% |
| FY2023 | $12.2B | -0.3% |
| FY2022 | $12.3B | -10.0% |
| FY2021 | $13.6B | -1.0% |
| FY2020 | $13.7B | +9.3% |
| FY2019 | $12.6B | +21.1% |
| FY2018 | $10.4B | +11.5% |
| FY2017 | $9.3B | +59.6% |
| FY2016 | $5.8B | -19.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026