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, 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 (filing date: 2020-02-19), 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), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-19), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-19), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2006-02-22).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Caterpillar Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Caterpillar Inc. | Illinois Tool Works Inc. | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 12.00% | 17.87% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 11.86% | 17.36% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 1.77% | 11.79% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | -0.19% | 14.96% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 4.76% | 14.17% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 7.09% | 20.34% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 7.19% | 11.88% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 9.01% | 16.01% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 8.59% | 11.65% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 6.77% | 9.62% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 3.03% | 6.82% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 7.40% | 9.57% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 8.44% | 11.56% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 9.10% | 12.22% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 8.39% | 11.57% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-19), 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), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-19), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-19), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2006-02-22).
Comparison to Sector (Industrial Engineering)
Caterpillar Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to sector (industrial engineering)
| Caterpillar Inc. | Industrial Engineering | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 12.00% | 13.28% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 11.86% | 13.08% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 1.77% | 4.28% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | -0.19% | 3.99% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 4.76% | 6.95% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 7.09% | 9.97% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 7.19% | 8.18% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 9.01% | 10.56% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 8.59% | 9.31% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 6.77% | 7.58% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 3.03% | 4.24% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 7.40% | 7.94% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 8.44% | 9.31% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 9.10% | 9.93% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 8.39% | 9.27% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-19), 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), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-19), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-19), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2006-02-22).
Comparison to Industry (Industrials)
Caterpillar Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to industry (industrials)
| Caterpillar Inc. | Industrials | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 12.00% | 7.36% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 11.86% | 6.75% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 1.77% | 8.05% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | -0.19% | 8.73% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 4.76% | 7.03% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 7.09% | 9.94% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 7.19% | 9.38% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 9.01% | 8.49% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 8.59% | 9.25% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 6.77% | 8.41% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 3.03% | 6.88% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 7.40% | 8.79% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 8.44% | 9.97% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 9.10% | 10.26% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 8.39% | 9.24% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-19), 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), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-19), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-19), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2006-02-22).