Analysis of Profitability Ratios
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Profitability ratios measure the company ability to generate profitable sales from its resources (assets).
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Profitability Ratios (Summary)
Caterpillar Inc., profitability ratios (quarterly data)
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
The profitability ratios demonstrate a generally positive trend over the observed period, with significant improvements occurring between 2022 and 2024, followed by a moderation of gains and some declines towards the end of the period. Caterpillar Inc. experienced consistent increases in its margins and returns through much of the analyzed timeframe, though recent quarters suggest a potential stabilization or slight reversal of these trends.
- Gross Profit Margin
- The gross profit margin exhibited a consistent upward trajectory from 25.71% in March 2022 to a peak of 34.49% in December 2024. This indicates increasing efficiency in production and cost management, or potentially favorable pricing power. However, the margin has since decreased, ending at 30.05% in December 2025, suggesting potential pressures on input costs or pricing.
- Operating Profit Margin
- Similar to the gross profit margin, the operating profit margin showed substantial growth, rising from 13.87% in March 2022 to 21.30% in December 2024. This improvement suggests effective control of operating expenses alongside revenue growth. A subsequent decline to 17.43% in December 2025 indicates potential increases in operating costs or a slowdown in revenue expansion.
- Net Profit Margin
- The net profit margin followed a comparable pattern, increasing from 13.02% in March 2022 to 17.59% in December 2024. This demonstrates improved overall profitability after accounting for all expenses, including taxes and interest. The margin decreased to 13.89% by December 2025, mirroring the trends observed in the gross and operating profit margins.
- Return on Equity (ROE)
- Return on equity experienced significant volatility but generally increased over the period. Starting at 38.07% in March 2022, it peaked at 64.26% in June 2024 before declining to 41.67% in December 2025. This suggests increasing efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity to generate profits, although the recent decline warrants attention. The high values indicate strong returns for investors.
- Return on Assets (ROA)
- Return on assets demonstrated a steady increase from 7.90% in March 2022 to 13.43% in March 2024, indicating improved efficiency in utilizing assets to generate earnings. A subsequent decrease to 9.01% in December 2025 suggests a potential decline in asset utilization efficiency or profitability. The overall trend remains positive, but the recent downturn is notable.
In summary, the period between March 2022 and December 2024 was characterized by strong improvements in all analyzed profitability ratios. However, the latter portion of the observed timeframe, from March 2024 to December 2025, shows a moderation of these gains and, in some cases, outright declines. This suggests a potential shift in the company’s operating environment or internal dynamics that may require further investigation.
Return on Sales
Return on Investment
Gross Profit Margin
Caterpillar Inc., gross profit margin calculation (quarterly data)
| Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | ||||||
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| Honeywell International Inc. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| RTX Corp. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q4 2025 Calculation
Gross profit margin = 100
× (Gross marginQ4 2025
+ Gross marginQ3 2025
+ Gross marginQ2 2025
+ Gross marginQ1 2025)
÷ (Sales of Machinery, Energy & TransportationQ4 2025
+ Sales of Machinery, Energy & TransportationQ3 2025
+ Sales of Machinery, Energy & TransportationQ2 2025
+ Sales of Machinery, Energy & TransportationQ1 2025)
= 100 × ( + + + )
÷ ( + + + )
=
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The gross profit margin exhibited a generally positive trend from March 31, 2022, through December 31, 2024, followed by a subsequent decline through December 31, 2025. Simultaneously, sales of Machinery, Energy & Transportation demonstrated overall growth, though with some quarterly fluctuations.
- Overall Trend
- The gross profit margin increased from 25.71% in March 2022 to a peak of 34.49% in December 2024. This represents a substantial improvement in profitability over this period. However, from December 2024 onwards, the margin experienced a consistent decline, falling to 30.05% by December 2025.
- Growth Phase (March 2022 – December 2024)
- The period between March 2022 and December 2024 saw consistent increases in the gross profit margin. The most significant gains occurred between June 2023 and December 2024, with the margin increasing from 30.44% to 34.49%. This coincided with a period of strong sales growth in Machinery, Energy & Transportation, indicating potential economies of scale or improved pricing power.
- Decline Phase (December 2024 – December 2025)
- Following the peak in December 2024, the gross profit margin began a steady decline. This occurred despite continued growth in sales of Machinery, Energy & Transportation, reaching 18,202 million in December 2025. The decline suggests that increasing costs of goods sold may be outpacing revenue growth, or that pricing pressures are emerging. The rate of decline accelerated in the latter half of the period, from 34.49% to 30.05%.
- Sales Correlation
- Sales of Machinery, Energy & Transportation generally increased throughout the observed period, with some quarterly variations. While the gross profit margin and sales were positively correlated during the growth phase, the decoupling of these trends in the decline phase suggests that factors beyond sales volume are influencing profitability. Specifically, the continued sales growth alongside a decreasing margin indicates potential cost pressures or a shift in product mix towards lower-margin items.
- Quarterly Volatility
- While the overall trend is clear, some quarterly volatility is present. For example, the gross profit margin experienced a slight decrease from September 2023 (31.71%) to December 2023 (33.04%), despite an increase in sales. This suggests that quarterly fluctuations in input costs or other factors can impact profitability in the short term.
Operating Profit Margin
Caterpillar Inc., operating profit margin calculation (quarterly data)
| Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | ||||||
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| Operating profit margin1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Operating Profit Margin, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Eaton Corp. plc | |||||||||||||||||||||
| GE Aerospace | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Honeywell International Inc. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| RTX Corp. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q4 2025 Calculation
Operating profit margin = 100
× (Operating profitQ4 2025
+ Operating profitQ3 2025
+ Operating profitQ2 2025
+ Operating profitQ1 2025)
÷ (Sales of Machinery, Energy & TransportationQ4 2025
+ Sales of Machinery, Energy & TransportationQ3 2025
+ Sales of Machinery, Energy & TransportationQ2 2025
+ Sales of Machinery, Energy & TransportationQ1 2025)
= 100 × ( + + + )
÷ ( + + + )
=
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The operating profit margin exhibited a generally positive trend over the observed period, although with some fluctuations. Initial values in the first quarter of 2022 were approximately 13.87%. The margin experienced increases throughout 2022 and into 2023, culminating in a peak of 20.30% in the fourth quarter of 2023. This upward trajectory suggests improving operational efficiency or pricing power during this timeframe. Subsequently, the margin experienced a decline from the fourth quarter of 2023 through the fourth quarter of 2025, though remaining above the initial levels observed in 2022.
- Overall Trend
- From March 2022 to December 2023, the operating profit margin demonstrated a consistent increase. This indicates a strengthening ability to convert sales into operating profits. However, from December 2023 to December 2025, a gradual decline in the operating profit margin is apparent, suggesting potential pressures on profitability.
- Short-Term Fluctuations
- Within the observed period, quarterly variations in the operating profit margin were present. For example, a decrease was noted between the third and fourth quarters of 2022, and again between the first and second quarters of 2024. These fluctuations may be attributable to seasonal factors, changes in input costs, or shifts in product mix.
- Peak Performance
- The highest operating profit margin was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2023, reaching 20.30%. This represents the most profitable period within the analyzed timeframe, indicating optimal operational performance and cost management during that quarter.
- Recent Performance
- The operating profit margin in the fourth quarter of 2025 stood at 17.43%. While lower than the peak in late 2023, this value remains considerably higher than the margin observed at the beginning of the period in early 2022, suggesting sustained, albeit reduced, profitability.
The relationship between sales of machinery, energy & transportation and operating profit appears to be a key driver of the observed margin trends. While sales also fluctuated, the consistent increase in operating profit margin through 2023 suggests that the company was able to manage costs effectively and/or increase prices relative to sales growth. The subsequent decline in margin, despite continued sales growth, indicates potential cost pressures or pricing adjustments.
Net Profit Margin
Caterpillar Inc., net profit margin calculation (quarterly data)
| Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | ||||||
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| Profit attributable to common stockholders | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales of Machinery, Energy & Transportation | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Profitability Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net profit margin1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Profit Margin, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Boeing Co. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Eaton Corp. plc | |||||||||||||||||||||
| GE Aerospace | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Honeywell International Inc. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| RTX Corp. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q4 2025 Calculation
Net profit margin = 100
× (Profit attributable to common stockholdersQ4 2025
+ Profit attributable to common stockholdersQ3 2025
+ Profit attributable to common stockholdersQ2 2025
+ Profit attributable to common stockholdersQ1 2025)
÷ (Sales of Machinery, Energy & TransportationQ4 2025
+ Sales of Machinery, Energy & TransportationQ3 2025
+ Sales of Machinery, Energy & TransportationQ2 2025
+ Sales of Machinery, Energy & TransportationQ1 2025)
= 100 × ( + + + )
÷ ( + + + )
=
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The net profit margin exhibited a generally increasing trend over the observed period, though with some quarterly fluctuations. Initial values in the first quarter of 2022 were approximately 13.02%. The margin experienced growth through the subsequent quarters, peaking in the fourth quarter of 2022 at 16.18% before stabilizing and continuing to increase into 2024.
- Overall Trend
- From March 2022 to December 2024, the net profit margin demonstrated a clear upward trajectory. The margin increased from 13.02% to 17.59%, indicating improved profitability relative to sales. However, the most recent quarters show a slight decline from the peak.
- 2022 Performance
- The year 2022 began with a net profit margin of 13.02% and saw consistent increases throughout the year, culminating in 16.18% by December. This suggests effective cost management or pricing strategies during that period, or a favorable sales mix.
- 2023 Performance
- The net profit margin continued its upward trend in 2023, starting at 12.10% and reaching 16.18% by the end of the year. The second and third quarters of 2023 showed particularly strong performance, with margins of 13.53% and 14.35% respectively.
- 2024 & 2025 Performance
- The first three quarters of 2024 maintained a high net profit margin, fluctuating between 17.15% and 17.65%. However, the final quarter of 2024 and the first two quarters of 2025 show a decreasing trend, with the margin falling to 13.89% by the end of the observed period. This suggests potential pressures on profitability, such as increased costs or decreased pricing power.
- Quarterly Volatility
- While the overall trend is positive, the net profit margin exhibits some quarterly volatility. The difference between the highest (17.65% in March 2024) and lowest (11.85% in December 2022) margins is significant, indicating that profitability is not entirely consistent and is subject to external factors or internal operational changes.
The recent decline in the net profit margin during the latter quarters warrants further investigation to determine the underlying causes and assess the sustainability of future profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE)
Caterpillar Inc., ROE calculation (quarterly data)
| Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | ||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Profit attributable to common stockholders | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholders’ equity attributable to common shareholders | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Profitability Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||
| ROE1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||
| ROE, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Boeing Co. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Eaton Corp. plc | |||||||||||||||||||||
| GE Aerospace | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Honeywell International Inc. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| RTX Corp. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q4 2025 Calculation
ROE = 100
× (Profit attributable to common stockholdersQ4 2025
+ Profit attributable to common stockholdersQ3 2025
+ Profit attributable to common stockholdersQ2 2025
+ Profit attributable to common stockholdersQ1 2025)
÷ Shareholders’ equity attributable to common shareholders
= 100 × ( + + + )
÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
Return on Equity (ROE) exhibited considerable fluctuation throughout the observed period, spanning from March 31, 2022, to December 31, 2025. An initial upward trend is apparent in the first half of 2022, followed by a period of relative stability and then a significant increase towards the end of 2022 and into 2023. Subsequently, ROE experienced a decline in the latter half of 2023 and into 2024 before stabilizing and showing a slight downward trend in 2025.
- Initial Increase (Mar 31, 2022 – Jun 30, 2022)
- ROE increased from 38.07% to 42.96% during this period. This suggests an improvement in the company’s efficiency at generating profits from shareholder investments.
- Peak Performance (Sep 30, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022)
- ROE reached a high of 47.28% in September 2022 before slightly decreasing to 42.25% by the end of the year. This indicates a period of strong profitability relative to equity.
- Significant Growth & Subsequent Decline (Mar 31, 2023 – Dec 31, 2024)
- A substantial increase in ROE is observed from 39.18% in March 2023 to a peak of 64.26% in June 2024. This was followed by a decrease to 55.37% by December 2024. The initial surge suggests a considerable improvement in net income or a decrease in shareholder equity, or a combination of both. The subsequent decline may indicate a leveling off of profitability or an increase in equity.
- Stabilization & Slight Decline (Mar 31, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025)
- ROE demonstrated a relatively stable pattern in 2025, beginning at 55.01% and concluding at 41.67%. This suggests a potential shift in the company’s financial performance, with a gradual reduction in profitability relative to equity. The decrease from 55.01% to 41.67% warrants further investigation.
The fluctuations in ROE are likely influenced by changes in both net income (Profit attributable to common stockholders) and shareholder equity. A detailed analysis of these underlying components is recommended to fully understand the drivers behind the observed trends.
Return on Assets (ROA)
Caterpillar Inc., ROA calculation (quarterly data)
| Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | ||||||
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| Profitability Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||
| ROA1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||
| ROA, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Boeing Co. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Eaton Corp. plc | |||||||||||||||||||||
| GE Aerospace | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Honeywell International Inc. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| RTX Corp. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q4 2025 Calculation
ROA = 100
× (Profit attributable to common stockholdersQ4 2025
+ Profit attributable to common stockholdersQ3 2025
+ Profit attributable to common stockholdersQ2 2025
+ Profit attributable to common stockholdersQ1 2025)
÷ Total assets
= 100 × ( + + + )
÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The Return on Assets (ROA) exhibited a clear upward trend over the analyzed period, commencing in March 2022 and peaking in December 2023, before experiencing a moderate decline through December 2025. This indicates increasing efficiency in utilizing assets to generate profit, followed by a stabilization and slight reduction in that efficiency.
- Initial Trend (Mar 31, 2022 – Dec 31, 2023)
- From March 31, 2022, to December 31, 2023, the ROA demonstrated consistent growth. Starting at 7.90%, it increased to 11.81% over this period. This suggests a strengthening ability to convert investments in assets into net income. The most significant increase occurred between June 30, 2023 (9.79%) and December 31, 2023 (11.81%), indicating a particularly strong performance in the latter half of 2023.
- Peak and Subsequent Decline (Dec 31, 2023 – Dec 31, 2025)
- Following the peak of 11.81% in December 2023, the ROA experienced a gradual decline, reaching 9.01% by December 31, 2025. While still representing a positive return, this decrease suggests a potential weakening in asset utilization efficiency. The decline was not linear, with fluctuations observed in the intervening quarters. The decrease from 13.43% in March 2024 to 11.70% in March 2025 was more pronounced than the subsequent decline to 9.01%.
- Quarterly Variations
- The ROA generally showed seasonal variations. The first quarter (March 31) consistently presented a lower ROA compared to the fourth quarter (December 31) in both 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. This could be attributed to cyclical patterns in the business or seasonal fluctuations in operating expenses. The June and September quarters generally fell between the March and December values.
- Relationship to Underlying Components
- The ROA’s trajectory is influenced by both profit attributable to common stockholders and total assets. While both components generally increased over the period, the rate of increase in profit did not consistently outpace the rate of increase in total assets, contributing to the observed decline from the peak in late 2023. The increase in total assets appears to have outpaced profit growth in the latter part of the analyzed period.
In summary, the ROA demonstrated a positive trend initially, reaching a high point in late 2023, followed by a moderate decrease. Continued monitoring of both profitability and asset management is recommended to understand the drivers behind this recent trend and to ensure sustained efficient asset utilization.