Caterpillar CAT Return on invested capital

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22.4%-3.2pp

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4.9%-1.3pp

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20.5%-0.7pp

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4.4%-7.3pp

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9.2%-1.8pp

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5%-0.1pp

FAQ

What is Caterpillar's return on invested capital?

Caterpillar (CAT) reported return on invested capital of 18.2% in Q4 2025.

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

Caterpillar's return on invested capital decreased by 24.5% year-over-year, from 24.1% to 18.2%.

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

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Caterpillar's return on invested capital has grown at a 14.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 9.3% to 18.2%.

What does return on invested capital mean?

Net operating profit after tax (operating income taxed at the effective rate) divided by average invested capital (debt plus equity minus cash). Measures the after-tax return on all capital put to work in the business, independent of capital structure.