Net Profit Margin
since 2005
Calculation
Caterpillar Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Net profit margin | = | 100 | × | Profit (loss) attributable to common stockholders1 | ÷ | Sales of Machinery, Energy & Transportation1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | 16.18% | = | 100 | × | 10,335) | ÷ | 63,869) |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 11.85% | = | 100 | × | 6,705) | ÷ | 56,574) |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 13.47% | = | 100 | × | 6,489) | ÷ | 48,188) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 7.68% | = | 100 | × | 2,998) | ÷ | 39,022) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 12.00% | = | 100 | × | 6,093) | ÷ | 50,755) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 11.86% | = | 100 | × | 6,147) | ÷ | 51,822) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 1.77% | = | 100 | × | 754) | ÷ | 42,676) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | -0.19% | = | 100 | × | (67) | ÷ | 35,773) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 4.76% | = | 100 | × | 2,102) | ÷ | 44,147) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 7.09% | = | 100 | × | 3,695) | ÷ | 52,142) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 7.19% | = | 100 | × | 3,789) | ÷ | 52,694) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 9.01% | = | 100 | × | 5,681) | ÷ | 63,068) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 8.59% | = | 100 | × | 4,928) | ÷ | 57,392) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 6.77% | = | 100 | × | 2,700) | ÷ | 39,867) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 3.03% | = | 100 | × | 895) | ÷ | 29,540) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 7.40% | = | 100 | × | 3,557) | ÷ | 48,044) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 8.44% | = | 100 | × | 3,541) | ÷ | 41,962) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 9.10% | = | 100 | × | 3,537) | ÷ | 38,869) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 8.39% | = | 100 | × | 2,854) | ÷ | 34,006) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Caterpillar Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Caterpillar Inc. | Boeing Co. | Eaton Corp. plc | GE Aerospace | Honeywell International Inc. | Lockheed Martin Corp. | RTX Corp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | 16.18% | -2.86% | 13.87% | 14.68% | 15.43% | 10.24% | 4.64% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 11.85% | -7.41% | 11.86% | 0.31% | 14.00% | 8.69% | 7.75% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 13.47% | -6.75% | 10.92% | -9.17% | 16.11% | 9.42% | 6.00% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 7.68% | -20.42% | 7.90% | 7.81% | 14.64% | 10.45% | -6.22% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 12.00% | -0.83% | 10.34% | -5.69% | 16.73% | 10.42% | 7.19% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 11.86% | 10.34% | 9.93% | -19.69% | 16.18% | 9.39% | 7.92% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 1.77% | 8.78% | 14.63% | -5.11% | 4.08% | 3.92% | 7.61% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | -0.19% | 5.18% | 9.73% | 8.00% | 12.24% | 11.22% | 8.83% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 4.76% | 5.39% | 9.49% | -5.79% | 12.36% | 7.81% | 13.56% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 7.09% | 6.00% | 7.95% | 14.27% | 10.52% | 7.93% | 9.55% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 7.19% | 5.29% | 8.44% | 12.99% | 10.05% | 6.57% | 9.14% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 9.01% | 4.77% | 7.46% | 13.62% | 7.77% | 5.82% | 8.89% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 8.59% | 5.85% | 8.41% | 14.97% | 5.66% | 5.71% | 8.56% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 6.77% | 5.14% | 6.77% | 11.59% | 6.06% | 6.39% | 8.05% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 3.03% | 1.92% | 3.23% | 10.62% | 6.97% | 6.69% | 7.30% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 7.40% | 4.39% | 6.88% | 15.44% | 7.64% | 7.53% | 8.08% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 8.44% | 6.14% | 7.63% | 22.31% | 7.07% | 7.25% | 7.83% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 9.10% | 3.60% | 7.68% | 20.68% | 6.64% | 6.38% | 7.92% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 8.39% | 4.69% | 7.24% | 17.66% | 5.98% | 4.90% | 7.26% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Capital Goods)
Caterpillar Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to sector (capital goods)
| Caterpillar Inc. | Capital Goods | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | 16.18% | 9.09% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 11.85% | 5.27% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 13.47% | 3.71% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 7.68% | 1.85% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 12.00% | 5.03% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 11.86% | 2.99% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 1.77% | 3.41% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | -0.19% | 7.61% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 4.76% | 4.69% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 7.09% | 9.51% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 7.19% | 8.78% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 9.01% | 8.73% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 8.59% | 9.04% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 6.77% | 7.93% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 3.03% | 6.61% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 7.40% | 9.45% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 8.44% | 11.53% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 9.10% | 10.82% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 8.39% | 9.72% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Industrials)
Caterpillar Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to industry (industrials)
| Caterpillar Inc. | Industrials | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | 16.18% | 8.61% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 11.85% | 5.27% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 13.47% | 6.43% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 7.68% | 1.43% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 12.00% | 3.90% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 11.86% | 4.72% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 1.77% | 5.80% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | -0.19% | 7.51% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 4.76% | 5.56% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 7.09% | 9.17% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 7.19% | 8.71% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 9.01% | 8.06% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 8.59% | 8.72% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 6.77% | 7.80% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 3.03% | 6.13% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 7.40% | 8.69% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 8.44% | 9.89% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 9.10% | 10.18% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 8.39% | 9.21% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).