Caterpillar Inc.
CAT
Rank in Stocks
#44
Caterpillar Inc., a global enterprise founded in 1925 and headquartered in... Caterpillar Inc., a global enterprise founded in 1925 and headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois (having previously operated as Caterpillar Tractor Co. until its rebranding in 1986), is a premier manufacturer and vendor of heavy construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas power units, and industrial gas turbines across the world. The company's extensive offerings are organized into several operational divisions: Construction Industries: This segment delivers a broad spectrum of machinery for construction projects, including asphalt pavers, versatile backhoe and skid steer loaders, various sizes of excavators (from compact to heavy-duty), compactors, road-building equipment like cold planers and motorgraders, pipelayers, site preparation tractors, telehandlers, and utility vehicles, alongside a range of wheel loaders and track-type equipment. Resource Industries: Dedicated to the mining sector, this division supplies powerful equipment such as electric rope and hydraulic shovels, draglines, rotary drills, specialized hard rock vehicles, and a diverse fleet of mining, off-highway, and articulated trucks. It also offers longwall miners, wheel dozers, fleet management systems, autonomous vehicle solutions, crucial machinery components, selected work tools, and comprehensive safety and performance solutions for mining operations. Energy & Transportation: This segment focuses on power generation and propulsion systems. It provides reciprocating engines, generator sets, integrated power solutions, industrial turbines and associated services, remanufactured engines and parts, centrifugal gas compressors, and diesel-electric locomotives with related components and services. These products serve critical sectors including marine, oil and gas, industrial applications, and electric power generation. Financial Products: This segment supports customers with a variety of financial services, such as operating and finance leases, installment sale agreements, working capital loans, and wholesale financing schemes. It also offers insurance and risk management products tailored for vehicles, power generation facilities, and marine vessels. All Other: This encompassing segment is responsible for manufacturing essential consumables and components like filters, fluids, undercarriage parts, and ground engaging tools.
Share Price
$730.35
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$335.72B
Change (1 day)
-0.95%
Change (1 year)
38.57%
Country
US
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Category
Industrials
Operating Margin for Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 17.52%
According to Caterpillar Inc. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 17.52%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of 20.17%.
Operating Margin history for Caterpillar Inc. from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 17.52% | 5.61% |
| 2025 | 16.59% | -17.75% |
| 2024 | 20.17% | 4.35% |
| 2023 | 19.33% | 45.34% |
| 2022 | 13.30% | -1.41% |
| 2021 | 13.49% | 23.65% |
| 2020 | 10.91% | -29.20% |
| 2019 | 15.41% | 1.72% |
| 2018 | 15.15% | 54.43% |
| 2017 | 9.81% | 224.83% |
| 2016 | 3.02% | -62.48% |
| 2015 | 8.05% | 33.94% |
| 2014 | 6.01% | -40.55% |
| 2013 | 10.11% | -22.29% |
| 2012 | 13.01% | 9.42% |
| 2011 | 11.89% | 27.71% |
| 2010 | 9.31% | 423.03% |
| 2009 | 1.78% | -79.47% |
| 2008 | 8.67% | -20.82% |
| 2007 | 10.95% | -7.59% |
| 2006 | 11.85% | 13.83% |
| 2005 | 10.41% | 17.49% |
| 2004 | 8.86% | 21.04% |
| 2003 | 7.32% | 11.42% |
| 2002 | 6.57% | 2.50% |
| 2001 | 6.41% | -46.67% |
| 2000 | 12.02% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.97% | -98.92% |
US
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| 4.98% | -99.72% |
DE
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| 0.00% | - |
JP
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| 13.65% | -99.22% |
GB
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| 0.00% | - |
DE
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.