KPIs & Operating Metrics(New)
All Other Operating Segment Sales Andf Revenue By Geographic Region AnnualAll Other Operating Segment Sales And Revenue By Geographic RegionAssets By SegmentBreakdown Of AssetsCapital Expenditures BreakdownCapital Expenditures By SegmentConstruction Industries Sales Andf Revenue By Geographic Region AnnualConstruction Industries Sales And Revenue By Geographic RegionCorporate Items And Eliminations Sales Andf Revenue By Geographic Region AnnualCorporate Items And Eliminations Sales And Revenue By Geographic RegionCosts & OPEXEmployee StatisticsEnergy And Transportation Sales By Application AnnualEnergy & Transportation Sales Andf Revenue By Geographic Region AnnualEnergy & Transportation Sales And Revenue By Geographic RegionEnergy & Transportation Sales By ApplicationFinancial Products Segment Sales Andf Revenue By Geographic Region AnnualFinancial Products Segment Sales And Revenue By Geographic RegionGross Margin %Gross ProfitIncome (Loss) Before Income Taxes By RegionNet Goodwill SegregationNon Gaap ProfitabilityNon Gaap Profitability %Non Gaap Profitability AnnualNon Gaap Profitability Annual %Operating Margin By Segment %Operating Margin By Segment Annual %Operating Profit By SegmentOperating Profit By Segment AnnualOpex & Costs As A % Of RevenueOrder BacklogOrdert Backlog AnnualPrice RealizationProfit By SegmentProfit By Segment AnnualProfit Margin By Segment %Profit Margin By Segment Annual %Profits From Reporatble Segments BreakdownProperty, Plant And Equipment BreakdownProperty, Plant And Equipment By Customer Or Dealer LocationRemaining Performance ObligationsRemaining Performance Obligations AnnualResource Industries Sales Andf Revenue By Geographic Region AnnualResource Industries Sales And Revenue By Geographic RegionRetail New Business VolumeRetail New Business Volume %Revenue By Business VerticalRevenue By Business Vertical %Revenue By Business Vertical AnnualRevenue By Business Vertical Annual %Revenue By Category AnnualRevenue By Category Annual %Revenue By Customer Or Dealer LocationRevenue By Customer Or Dealer Location %Revenue By GeographyRevenue By Geography AnnualRevenue By Geography Annual %Revenue By SegmentRevenue By Segment %Sales And Revenues From Reportable Segments BreakdownSales And Revenues From Reportable Segments Breakdown AnnualSales And Revenues Mix From Reportable Segments Breakdown %Sales And Revenues Mix From Reportable Segments Breakdown Annual %Sales Volume
Balance Sheet
Accounts PayablesAccumulated ExpensesAssetsCash & Current InvestmentsCash & EquivalentsCommon EquityCurrent AssetsCurrent Deferred RevenueCurrent Deferred Tax AssetsCurrent Deferred Tax AssetsDividends payablesFinished GoodsGoodwillGoodwill & IntangiblesIntangiblesInventoryLiabilities and Shareholders EquityLong-Term Deferred TaxLong-Term InvestmentsMinority InterestNon-Current AssetsNon-Current DebtNotes PayablesOther Accumulated ExpensesOther Non-Current AssetsOther Non-Current LiabilitiesPayablesPensionPrepaid AssetsProperty, Plant & Equipment (Net)Property, Plant & Equipment (Net)Raw MaterialsReceivablesReceivables - NetReceivables - OtherRetained EarningsShareholder's EquityShares OutstandingShort term DebtShort-term InvestmentsTotal Current LiabilitiesTotal DebtTotal LiabilitiesTotal Non-Current LiabilitiesTreasury SharesTreasury SharesWork In Process
Cash Flow Statement
AcquisitionsAmortization of GoodwillAmortization of GoodwillCapital ExpendituresCapital ExpendituresCash from Financing ActivitiesCash from Financing ActivitiesCash from Investing ActivitiesCash from Investing ActivitiesCash from OperationsCash from OperationsChange in Account PayablesChange in Account PayablesChange in Accured ExpensesChange in Accured ExpensesChange in Acquisitions & DivestmentsChange in Acquisitions & DivestmentsChange in CashChange in InventoryChange in InventoryChange in ReceivablesChange in ReceivablesDeferred TaxesDepreciation & Amortization (CF)Depreciation & Amortization (CF)DivestmentsDividends Paid - CommonDividends Paid - CommonExchange Rate EffectExchange Rate EffectFree Cash FlowFree Cash FlowGains from Investment SecuritiesGains from Investment SecuritiesLong-Term Debt IssuancesNet Cash FlowNet Cash FlowNet IncomeOther Working Capital ChangesOther Working Capital ChangesOther financing activitiesOther financing activitiesSales of Property, Plant and EquipmentSales of Property, Plant and EquipmentShares IssuedShares RepurchasedShort-Term Debt issuances
Daily Values
Growth Metrics
Assets (QoQ)Assets Growth (1y)Assets Growth (3y)Assets Growth (5y)Capital Expenditures (QoQ)Capital Expenditures Growth (1y)Capital Expenditures Growth (3y)Capital Expenditures Growth (5y)Cash & Equivalents (QoQ)Cash & Equivalents Growth (1y)Cash & Equivalents Growth (3y)Cash & Equivalents Growth (5y)Cash from Investing Activities (QoQ)Cash from Investing Activities Growth (1y)Cash from Investing Activities Growth (3y)Cash from Investing Activities Growth (5y)Cash from Operations (QoQ)Cash from Operations Growth (1y)Cash from Operations Growth (3y)Cash from Operations Growth (5y)Dividends Paid - Common (QoQ)Dividends Paid - Common Growth (1y)Dividends Paid - Common Growth (3y)Dividends Paid - Common Growth (5y)Dividends payables Growth (1y)Dividends payables Growth (3y)Dividends payables Growth (5y)EBIT (QoQ)EBIT Growth (1y)EBIT Growth (3y)EBIT Growth (5y)EBIT Margin (QoQ)EBIT Margin Growth (1y)EBIT Margin Growth (3y)EBIT Margin Growth (5y)EBITDA Margin (QoQ)EBITDA Margin Growth (1y)EBITDA Margin Growth (3y)EBITDA Margin Growth (5y)EBT (QoQ)EBT Growth (1y)EBT Growth (3y)EBT Growth (5y)EBT Margin (QoQ)EBT Margin Growth (1y)EBT Margin Growth (3y)EBT Margin Growth (5y)EPS (Basic) (QoQ)EPS (Basic) Growth (1y)EPS (Basic) Growth (3y)EPS (Basic) Growth (5y)EPS (Weighted Average and Diluted) (QoQ)EPS (Weighted Average and Diluted) Growth (1y)EPS (Weighted Average and Diluted) Growth (3y)EPS (Weighted Average and Diluted) Growth (5y)Enterprise Value (QoQ)Enterprise Value Growth (1y)Enterprise Value Growth (3y)Enterprise Value Growth (5y)FCF Margin (QoQ)FCF Margin Growth (1y)FCF Margin Growth (3y)FCF Margin Growth (5y)FCF Payout Ratio (QoQ)FCF Payout Ratio Growth (1y)FCF Payout Ratio Growth (3y)FCF Payout Ratio Growth (5y)Free Cash Flow (QoQ)Free Cash Flow Growth (1y)Free Cash Flow Growth (3y)Free Cash Flow Growth (5y)Gross Margin (QoQ)Gross Margin Growth (1y)Gross Margin Growth (3y)Gross Margin Growth (5y)Gross Profit (QoQ)Gross Profit Growth (1y)Gross Profit Growth (3y)Gross Profit Growth (5y)Interest Coverage Ratio (QoQ)Interest Coverage Ratio Growth (1y)Interest Coverage Ratio Growth (3y)Interest Coverage Ratio Growth (5y)Net Cash Flow (QoQ)Net Cash Flow Growth (1y)Net Cash Flow Growth (3y)Net Cash Flow Growth (5y)Net Income (QoQ)Net Income Growth (1y)Net Income Growth (3y)Net Income Growth (5y)Net Income towards Common Stockholders (QoQ)Net Income towards Common Stockholders Growth (1y)Net Income towards Common Stockholders Growth (3y)Net Income towards Common Stockholders Growth (5y)Net Margin (QoQ)Net Margin Growth (1y)Net Margin Growth (3y)Net Margin Growth (5y)Operating Income (QoQ)Operating Income Growth (1y)Operating Income Growth (3y)Operating Income Growth (5y)Operating Margin (QoQ)Operating Margin Growth (1y)Operating Margin Growth (3y)Operating Margin Growth (5y)Profit After Tax (QoQ)Profit After Tax Growth (1y)Profit After Tax Growth (3y)Profit After Tax Growth (5y)Property, Plant & Equipment (Net) (QoQ)Property, Plant & Equipment (Net) Growth (1y)Property, Plant & Equipment (Net) Growth (3y)Property, Plant & Equipment (Net) Growth (5y)Return on Assets (QoQ)Return on Assets Growth (1y)Return on Assets Growth (3y)Return on Assets Growth (5y)Return on Capital Employed (QoQ)Return on Capital Employed Growth (1y)Return on Capital Employed Growth (3y)Return on Capital Employed Growth (5y)Return on Equity (QoQ)Return on Equity Growth (1y)Return on Equity Growth (3y)Return on Equity Growth (5y)Return on Invested Capital (QoQ)Return on Invested Capital Growth (1y)Return on Invested Capital Growth (3y)Return on Invested Capital Growth (5y)Return on Sales (QoQ)Return on Sales Growth (1y)Return on Sales Growth (3y)Return on Sales Growth (5y)Revenue (QoQ)Revenue Growth (1y)Revenue Growth (3y)Revenue Growth (5y)Shareholder's Equity (QoQ)Shareholder's Equity Growth (1y)Shareholder's Equity Growth (3y)Shareholder's Equity Growth (5y)Tax Rate (QoQ)Tax Rate Growth (1y)Tax Rate Growth (3y)Tax Rate Growth (5y)Total Debt (QoQ)Total Debt Growth (1y)Total Debt Growth (3y)Total Debt Growth (5y)
Income Statement
Consolidated Net IncomeCost of RevenueEBITEBITDAEBTEPS (Basic)EPS (Weighted Average and Diluted)Equity IncomeGross ProfitIncome from Continuing OperationsIncome from Non-Controlling InterestsIncome towards Parent CompanyInterest ExpensesInterest ExpensesNet Income - MinorityNet Income towards Common StockholdersNon Operating IncomeOperating ExpensesOperating IncomeOther Non Operating IncomeOther Operating ExpensesProfit After TaxResearch & DevelopmentRevenueSelling, General & AdministrativeShares OutstandingShares Outstanding (Diluted Average)Shares Outstanding (Weighted Average)Tax ProvisionsTax RateTax Rate
Others
Accumulated Depreciation & AmortizationAccumulated Depreciation & AmortizationAmortization - GoodwillCost of RevenueEBIATGross ProfitLeasesLoans and Notes ReceivablesLong-Term Debt IssuancesMachine, Furnitures, Fixtures & OtherNon-Current ReceivablesOther Gross PP&E AdjustmentsOther Gross PP&E AdjustmentsProperty, Plant & Equipment (Gross)Property, Plant & Equipment (Gross)Receivables - NetReceivables - OtherShares IssuedShares OutstandingShares OutstandingShares RepurchasedShort-Term Debt issuances
Ratios
Asset Utilization RatioAssets AverageDebt RatioDebt to EquityEBIT MarginEBITDA MarginEBT MarginEnterprise ValueEquity AverageEquity RatioFCF MarginFCF Payout RatioGross MarginInterest Coverage RatioInventory AverageInvested CapitalNet MarginOperating MarginReturn on AssetsReturn on Capital EmployedReturn on EquityReturn on Invested CapitalReturn on SalesTimes Interest Earned
Caterpillar (CAT) Return on Sales (2016 - 2025)
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Caterpillar has reported Return on Sales over the past 17 years, most recently at 0.12% for Q4 2025.
- Quarterly results put Return on Sales at 0.12% for Q4 2025, down 5.0% from a year ago — trailing twelve months through Dec 2025 was 0.13% (down 4.0% YoY), and the annual figure for FY2025 was 0.13%, down 4.0%.
- Return on Sales for Q4 2025 was 0.12% at Caterpillar, down from 0.13% in the prior quarter.
- Over the last five years, Return on Sales for CAT hit a ceiling of 0.18% in Q1 2024 and a floor of 0.09% in Q4 2022.
- Median Return on Sales over the past 5 years was 0.13% (2022), compared with a mean of 0.14%.
- Biggest five-year swings in Return on Sales: rose 9bps in 2021 and later fell -7bps in 2022.
- Caterpillar's Return on Sales stood at 0.15% in 2021, then crashed by -43bps to 0.09% in 2022, then soared by 78bps to 0.16% in 2023, then increased by 10bps to 0.17% in 2024, then decreased by -29bps to 0.12% in 2025.
- The last three reported values for Return on Sales were 0.12% (Q4 2025), 0.13% (Q3 2025), and 0.13% (Q2 2025) per Business Quant data.
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