Company / Gross Margin
Caterpillar Inc. Gross Margin History
FY2016-FY2019 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Gross Margin
8.2%
FY2019
5-year range
-
FY2016-FY2019
Trend
-12.0%
vs FY2018
Sector context
#178 of 186
Industrials
What the data says
Among 186 Industrials companies, Caterpillar Inc. is in the bottom 4% for gross margin. Improved from 5.2% to 8.2% over the past 2 years.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
8.2% in FY2019 with a 3-year CAGR of +3.1%.
Improved from 5.2% to 8.2% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Gross Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +3.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- -
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Bottom 4% in IndustrialsTop 96% of 186This company 8.2% Sector average 28.6%
▼
-71.4% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2019, gross margin decreased 12.0% year-over-year.
- Currently 20.4pp below the Industrials sector average.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 44.9%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Gross MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | - | - |
| FY2024 | - | - |
| FY2023 | - | - |
| FY2022 | - | - |
| FY2021 | - | - |
| FY2020 | - | - |
| FY2019 | 8.2% | -12.0% |
| FY2018 | 9.3% | +78.2% |
| FY2017 | 5.2% | +2.8% |
| FY2016 | 5.1% | -23.4% |
As of FY2019 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026