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Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
Analysis of Solvency Ratios
Beginner level
Solvency ratios also known as long-term debt ratios measure a company’s ability to meet long-term obligations.
Solvency Ratios (Summary)
Caterpillar Inc., solvency ratios
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-14), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-17).
| Solvency ratio | Description | The company |
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| Debt to equity ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as total debt divided by total shareholders’ equity. | Caterpillar Inc.’s debt to equity ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 but then slightly deteriorated from 2017 to 2018. |
| Debt to capital ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as total debt divided by total debt plus shareholders’ equity. | Caterpillar Inc.’s debt to capital ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 but then slightly deteriorated from 2017 to 2018. |
| Debt to assets ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as total debt divided by total assets. | Caterpillar Inc.’s debt to assets ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 but then slightly deteriorated from 2017 to 2018. |
| Financial leverage ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as total assets divided by total shareholders’ equity. | Caterpillar Inc.’s financial leverage ratio decreased from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
| Solvency ratio | Description | The company |
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| Interest coverage ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as EBIT divided by interest payments. | Caterpillar Inc.’s interest coverage ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
| Fixed charge coverage ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as earnings before fixed charges and tax divided by fixed charges. | Caterpillar Inc.’s fixed charge coverage ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
Debt to Equity
Caterpillar Inc., debt to equity calculation, comparison to benchmarks
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| Equity attributable to common stockholders | |
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| Debt to Equity, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. | |
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| Industrial Engineering | |
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| Industrials | |
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-14), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-17).
1 2018 Calculation
Debt to equity = Total debt ÷ Equity attributable to common stockholders
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2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Solvency ratio | Description | The company |
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| Debt to equity ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as total debt divided by total shareholders’ equity. | Caterpillar Inc.’s debt to equity ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 but then slightly deteriorated from 2017 to 2018. |
Debt to Capital
Caterpillar Inc., debt to capital calculation, comparison to benchmarks
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-14), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-17).
1 2018 Calculation
Debt to capital = Total debt ÷ Total capital
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2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Solvency ratio | Description | The company |
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| Debt to capital ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as total debt divided by total debt plus shareholders’ equity. | Caterpillar Inc.’s debt to capital ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 but then slightly deteriorated from 2017 to 2018. |
Debt to Assets
Caterpillar Inc., debt to assets calculation, comparison to benchmarks
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-14), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-17).
1 2018 Calculation
Debt to assets = Total debt ÷ Total assets
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2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Solvency ratio | Description | The company |
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| Debt to assets ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as total debt divided by total assets. | Caterpillar Inc.’s debt to assets ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 but then slightly deteriorated from 2017 to 2018. |
Financial Leverage
Caterpillar Inc., financial leverage calculation, comparison to benchmarks
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| Illinois Tool Works Inc. | |
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-14), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-17).
1 2018 Calculation
Financial leverage = Total assets ÷ Equity attributable to common stockholders
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2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Solvency ratio | Description | The company |
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| Financial leverage ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as total assets divided by total shareholders’ equity. | Caterpillar Inc.’s financial leverage ratio decreased from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
Interest Coverage
Caterpillar Inc., interest coverage calculation, comparison to benchmarks
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| Add: Interest expense excluding Financial Products | |
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| Interest Coverage, Sector | ||||||
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-14), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-17).
1 2018 Calculation
Interest coverage = EBIT ÷ Interest expense
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2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Solvency ratio | Description | The company |
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| Interest coverage ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as EBIT divided by interest payments. | Caterpillar Inc.’s interest coverage ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
Fixed Charge Coverage
Caterpillar Inc., fixed charge coverage calculation, comparison to benchmarks
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| Add: Interest expense excluding Financial Products | |
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| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | |
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| Add: Rental expense for operating leases | |
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| Fixed charge coverage1 | |
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| Fixed Charge Coverage, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. | |
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| Fixed Charge Coverage, Sector | ||||||
| Industrial Engineering | |
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| Industrials | |
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-14), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-17).
1 2018 Calculation
Fixed charge coverage = Earnings before fixed charges and tax ÷ Fixed charges
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2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Solvency ratio | Description | The company |
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| Fixed charge coverage ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as earnings before fixed charges and tax divided by fixed charges. | Caterpillar Inc.’s fixed charge coverage ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |