.Net Profit Margin since 2005
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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 | |
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| Dec 31, 2005 | % | = | 100 | × | ÷ | ||
| Dec 31, 2006 | % | = | 100 | × | ÷ | ||
| Dec 31, 2007 | % | = | 100 | × | ÷ | ||
| Dec 31, 2008 | % | = | 100 | × | ÷ | ||
| Dec 31, 2009 | % | = | 100 | × | ÷ | ||
| Dec 31, 2010 | % | = | 100 | × | ÷ | ||
| Dec 31, 2011 | % | = | 100 | × | ÷ | ||
| Dec 31, 2012 | % | = | 100 | × | ÷ | ||
| Dec 31, 2013 | % | = | 100 | × | ÷ | ||
| Dec 31, 2014 | % | = | 100 | × | ÷ | ||
| Dec 31, 2015 | % | = | 100 | × | ÷ | ||
| Dec 31, 2016 | % | = | 100 | × | ÷ | ||
| Dec 31, 2017 | % | = | 100 | × | ÷ |
1 USD $ in millions
Source: Based on data from Caterpillar Inc. Annual Reports
Comparison to Competitors
Caterpillar Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Caterpillar Inc. | Illinois Tool Works Inc. | |
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Source: Based on data from Caterpillar Inc. Annual Reports
Comparison to Industrial Engineering Sector
Caterpillar Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to Industrial Engineering sector
| Caterpillar Inc. | Industrial Engineering | |
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Source: Based on data from Caterpillar Inc. Annual Reports
Comparison to Industrials Industry
Caterpillar Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to Industrials industry
| Caterpillar Inc. | Industrials | |
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Source: Based on data from Caterpillar Inc. Annual Reports
