Cummins Profit Margin

Cummins (CMI) currently reports a profit margin of 7.89% as of March 2026. That compares with 6.86% in the prior-year period — up 14.9% year over year. That is below the Industrials sector average of 10.13%. Use the charts on this page to explore Cummins's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Cummins's profit margin increased from 6.86% to 7.89% — a 14.9% 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.

Cummins's profit margin of 7.89% is lower than the Industrials sector average of 10.13%. That is roughly 22.1% below the sector mean. A reading lower 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 Cummins's current 7.89% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 10.13%) and against CMI'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 7.89%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 10.13%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Cummins, and consider following CMI for alerts when major investors trade the stock.