Company / Gross Profit per Share
Caterpillar Inc. Gross Profit per Share History
FY2016-FY2019 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Gross Profit per Share
$6.23
FY2019
5-year range
-
FY2016-FY2019
Trend
+1.9%
vs FY2018
Sector context
#135 of 196
Industrials
What the data says
At $6.23, Caterpillar Inc.'s gross profit per share ranks #135 of 196 in the Industrials sector. Gross Profit per Share has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $3.23 in FY2016 to $6.23 in FY2019.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
6.23 in FY2019 with a 3-year CAGR of +24.5%.
Improved from $4.07 to $6.23 over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Gross Profit per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +24.5%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#135 of 196 in IndustrialsTop 69% of 196This company $6.23 Sector average $2336.28
▼
-99.7% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Caterpillar Inc.'s gross profit per share has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2019, gross profit per share increased 1.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #135 out of 196 companies in the Industrials sector.
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 Profit per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | - | - |
| FY2024 | - | - |
| FY2023 | - | - |
| FY2022 | - | - |
| FY2021 | - | - |
| FY2020 | - | - |
| FY2019 | $6.23 | +1.9% |
| FY2018 | $6.11 | +50.0% |
| FY2017 | $4.07 | +26.1% |
| FY2016 | $3.23 | -33.9% |
As of FY2019 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026