Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the net profit margin high or low?
The net profit margin of 14.64% is in line with its 5-year average of 13.88%, around the middle of its 5-year range (8.76%–18.08%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 8.62% above its 12-month average of 13.48%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
14.64%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
13.48%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
15.03%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
13.88%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
11.29%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
9.87%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
9.14%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+8.62%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-2.65%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+5.42%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+29.68%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+48.36%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+60.14%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
9.93%
median of 130 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+47.33%
vs the sector median at left
Caterpillar Inc.
Market Cap
$375.33B
Net Profit Margin
14.64%
TTM Avg
13.48%
3Y Avg
15.03%
5Y Avg
13.88%
Market Cap
$189.10B
Net Profit Margin
10.74%
TTM Avg
10.78%
3Y Avg
10.72%
5Y Avg
10.40%
Market Cap
$173.55B
Net Profit Margin
28.85%
TTM Avg
28.47%
3Y Avg
27.88%
5Y Avg
28.14%
Market Cap
$170.83B
Net Profit Margin
2.59%
TTM Avg
-7.63%
3Y Avg
-6.38%
5Y Avg
-8.80%
Market Cap
$161.22B
Net Profit Margin
12.76%
TTM Avg
15.07%
3Y Avg
13.97%
5Y Avg
12.45%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $375.33B | 14.64% | 13.48% | 15.03% | 13.88% |
| GE Aerospace (GE)vs › | $373.60B | 17.70% | 17.96% | 15.97% | 10.03% |
| RTX Corporation (RTX)vs › | $290.06B | 8.28% | 6.75% | 6.47% | 4.28% |
| Siemens AG (SIEGY)vs › | $250.58B | 9.69% | 11.56% | 9.73% | 9.35% |
| Schneider Electric S.E. (SBGSY)vs › | $189.10B | 10.74% | 10.78% | 10.72% | 10.40% |
| ABB Ltd (ABBNY)vs › | $179.01B | 13.86% | 13.12% | 11.57% | 10.55% |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)vs › | $173.55B | 28.85% | 28.47% | 27.88% | 28.14% |
| The Boeing Company (BA)vs › | $170.83B | 2.59% | -7.63% | -6.38% | -8.80% |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)vs › | $161.22B | 12.76% | 15.07% | 13.97% | 12.45% |
| Deere & Company (DE)vs › | $159.98B | 10.21% | 11.25% | 14.06% | 13.99% |
Operating Margin
16.6%
Net Profit Margin
14.6%
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 14.64% |
| 2025-12-31 | 12.55% |
| 2025-09-30 | 12.98% |
| 2025-06-30 | 13.15% |
| 2025-03-31 | 14.06% |
| 2024-12-31 | 17.21% |
| 2024-09-30 | 15.30% |
| 2024-06-30 | 16.06% |
| 2024-03-31 | 18.08% |
| 2023-12-31 | 15.68% |
| 2023-09-30 | 16.62% |
| 2023-06-30 | 16.87% |
| 2023-03-31 | 12.25% |
| 2022-12-31 | 8.76% |
| 2022-09-30 | 13.61% |
| 2022-06-30 | 11.74% |
| 2022-03-31 | 11.31% |
| 2021-12-31 | 15.36% |
| 2021-09-30 | 11.50% |
| 2021-06-30 | 10.96% |
| 2021-03-31 | 12.87% |
| 2020-12-31 | 6.94% |
| 2020-09-30 | 6.76% |
| 2020-06-30 | 4.58% |
| 2020-03-31 | 10.27% |
| 2019-12-31 | 8.35% |
| 2019-09-30 | 11.71% |
| 2019-06-30 | 11.23% |
| 2019-03-31 | 13.97% |
| 2018-12-31 | 7.31% |
| 2018-09-30 | 12.78% |
| 2018-06-30 | 12.18% |
| 2018-03-31 | 12.95% |
| 2017-12-31 | -10.07% |
| 2017-09-30 | 9.28% |
| 2017-06-30 | 7.08% |
| 2017-03-31 | 1.95% |
| 2016-12-31 | -12.23% |
| 2016-09-30 | 3.09% |
| 2016-06-30 | 5.32% |
| 2016-03-31 | 2.86% |
| 2015-12-31 | -0.79% |
| 2015-09-30 | 5.10% |
| 2015-06-30 | 6.51% |
| 2015-03-31 | 9.80% |
| 2014-12-31 | 5.31% |
| 2014-09-30 | 7.51% |
| 2014-06-30 | 7.06% |
| 2014-03-31 | 6.96% |
| 2013-12-31 | 6.96% |
| 2013-09-30 | 7.05% |
| 2013-06-30 | 6.57% |
| 2013-03-31 | 6.66% |
| 2012-12-31 | 4.34% |
| 2012-09-30 | 10.33% |
| 2012-06-30 | 9.78% |
| 2012-03-31 | 9.92% |
| 2011-12-31 | 8.97% |
| 2011-09-30 | 7.26% |
| 2011-06-30 | 7.13% |
| 2011-03-31 | 9.46% |
| 2010-12-31 | 7.56% |
| 2010-09-30 | 7.11% |
| 2010-06-30 | 6.79% |
| 2010-03-31 | 2.83% |
| 2009-12-31 | 2.94% |
| 2009-09-30 | 5.54% |
| 2009-06-30 | 4.65% |
| 2009-03-31 | -1.21% |
| 2008-12-31 | 5.11% |
| 2008-09-30 | 6.69% |
| 2008-06-30 | 8.12% |
| 2008-03-31 | 7.82% |
| 2007-12-31 | 8.03% |
| 2007-09-30 | 8.10% |
| 2007-06-30 | 7.25% |
| 2007-03-31 | 8.15% |
| 2006-12-31 | 8.02% |
| 2006-09-30 | 7.31% |
| 2006-06-30 | 9.86% |
| 2006-03-31 | 8.94% |
| 2005-12-31 | 8.76% |
| 2005-09-30 | 7.43% |
| 2005-06-30 | 8.12% |
| 2005-03-31 | 6.97% |
| 2004-12-31 | 6.43% |
| 2004-09-30 | 6.50% |
| 2004-06-30 | 7.46% |
| 2004-03-31 | 6.48% |
| 2003-12-31 | 5.40% |
| 2003-09-30 | 4.00% |
| 2003-06-30 | 6.73% |
| 2003-03-31 | 2.68% |
| 2002-12-31 | 5.67% |
| 2002-09-30 | 4.20% |
| 2002-06-30 | 3.78% |
