Caterpillar CAT Return on equity

Return on equity at other companies

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22.7%-6.1pp

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6.1%-0.9pp

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12.5%+1.0pp

TerexTEX

3.3%-10.7pp

Twin DiscTWIN

3%-4.5pp

Deere & CompanyDE

18.5%-5.6pp

FAQ

What is Caterpillar's return on equity?

Caterpillar (CAT) reported return on equity of 43.5% in Q4 2025.

How has Caterpillar's return on equity changed year-over-year?

Caterpillar's return on equity decreased by 21.3% year-over-year, from 55.3% to 43.5%.

What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's return on equity?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Caterpillar's return on equity has grown at a 16.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 20% to 43.5%.

What does return on equity mean?

Trailing-twelve-month net income divided by average shareholders' equity (average of the start and end of the trailing-twelve-month window). Measures the profit generated on each dollar of shareholder capital.