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Caterpillar's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF4,538 Mil. Caterpillar's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF17,787 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Caterpillar's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF4,538 Mil. Caterpillar's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF13,711 Mil. Therefore, Caterpillar's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.10%.
Caterpillar had a gross margin of 33.10% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Caterpillar was 35.99%. The lowest was 25.68%. And the median was 30.17%.
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) Gross Profit Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Caterpillar had a gross margin of 33.10% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Caterpillar Gross Profit Related Terms
Caterpillar Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Caterpillar's Gross Profit can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
XSWX:CAT vs DE, PCAR, CNH: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Caterpillar's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Caterpillar Gross Profit vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Caterpillar's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caterpillar's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF17,787 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) has a Gross Profit of CHF17,787 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors.
Is Caterpillar's Gross Profit too high?
Caterpillar's current Gross Profit is CHF17,787 Mil. Overall, Caterpillar has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caterpillar's Gross Profit compare to DE and PCAR?
Caterpillar's Gross Profit of CHF17,787 Mil can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Caterpillar and its competitors. Caterpillar's current Gross Profit is CHF17,787 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caterpillar stock overvalued right now?
Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) has a current Gross Profit of CHF17,787 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF340.24, compared to a current price of CHF710.60 — trading 108.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is CHF17,787 Mil. Caterpillar's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT), the current Gross Profit is CHF17,787 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Caterpillar (XSWX:CAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caterpillar stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF710.60 is trading 108.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF340.24.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CAT:
Gross Profit: CHF17,787 Mil
GF Value™: CHF340.24 vs. price of CHF710.60 (108.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:CAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Its reporting segments are construction, resource, energy, and transportation. Market share approaches 20% across many products. Caterpillar operates a captive finance subsidiary to facilitate sales. The firm has a global reach that is approximately evenly balanced between the US and the rest of the world. Construction skews more domestic, while the other divisions are more geographically diversified. An independent network of over 150 dealers operates approximately 2,800 facilities, giving Caterpillar reach into about 190 countries for sales and support services.
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