Operating Profit Margin
since 2005
Calculation
Caterpillar Inc., operating profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Operating profit margin | = | 100 | × | Operating profit1 | ÷ | Sales of Machinery, Energy & Transportation1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | 20.30% | = | 100 | × | 12,966) | ÷ | 63,869) |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 13.97% | = | 100 | × | 7,904) | ÷ | 56,574) |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 14.27% | = | 100 | × | 6,878) | ÷ | 48,188) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 11.67% | = | 100 | × | 4,553) | ÷ | 39,022) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 16.33% | = | 100 | × | 8,290) | ÷ | 50,755) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 16.00% | = | 100 | × | 8,293) | ÷ | 51,822) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 10.32% | = | 100 | × | 4,406) | ÷ | 42,676) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 1.39% | = | 100 | × | 498) | ÷ | 35,773) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 7.38% | = | 100 | × | 3,256) | ÷ | 44,147) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 10.22% | = | 100 | × | 5,328) | ÷ | 52,142) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 10.68% | = | 100 | × | 5,628) | ÷ | 52,694) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 13.59% | = | 100 | × | 8,573) | ÷ | 63,068) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 12.46% | = | 100 | × | 7,153) | ÷ | 57,392) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 9.94% | = | 100 | × | 3,963) | ÷ | 39,867) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.95% | = | 100 | × | 577) | ÷ | 29,540) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 9.26% | = | 100 | × | 4,448) | ÷ | 48,044) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 11.73% | = | 100 | × | 4,921) | ÷ | 41,962) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 12.66% | = | 100 | × | 4,921) | ÷ | 38,869) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 11.13% | = | 100 | × | 3,784) | ÷ | 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., operating profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Caterpillar Inc. | Boeing Co. | Lockheed Martin Corp. | RTX Corp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | 20.30% | -0.99% | 12.59% | 5.17% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 13.97% | -5.33% | 12.65% | 8.07% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 14.27% | -4.66% | 13.61% | 7.70% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 11.67% | -21.95% | 13.22% | -3.34% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 16.33% | -2.58% | 14.29% | 11.64% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 16.00% | 11.85% | 13.64% | 12.86% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 10.32% | 11.01% | 11.60% | 14.49% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 1.39% | 6.17% | 11.74% | 14.28% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 7.38% | 7.74% | 11.78% | 13.00% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 10.22% | 8.23% | 12.26% | 15.01% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 10.68% | 7.58% | 9.93% | 14.70% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 13.59% | 7.72% | 9.40% | 13.32% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 12.46% | 8.50% | 8.56% | 13.92% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 9.94% | 7.73% | 8.94% | 13.23% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.95% | 3.07% | 9.88% | 12.33% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 9.26% | 6.49% | 12.01% | 13.14% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 11.73% | 8.78% | 10.81% | 13.08% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 12.66% | 4.90% | 9.98% | 12.94% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 11.13% | 5.13% | 8.02% | 12.26% |
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).