Caterpillar Profit Margin

Caterpillar (CAT) currently reports a profit margin of 13.31% as of March 2026. That compares with 12.55% in the prior-year period — up 6.1% year over year. That is above the Industrials sector average of 10.05%. Use the charts on this page to explore Caterpillar's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Caterpillar's profit margin increased from 12.55% to 13.31% — a 6.1% year-over-year increase (period ending March 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Caterpillar's profit margin of 13.31% is higher than the Industrials sector average of 10.05%. That is roughly 32.5% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Caterpillar's current 13.31% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 10.05%) and against CAT's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 13.31%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 10.05%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Caterpillar, and consider following CAT for alerts when major investors trade the stock.