Question: Caterpillar, Inc CNH Global 2014 2013 2012 2013 Profit Margin 7.09% 7.19% 9.01% 8.22% I have performed DuPont analysis on Caterpillar Inc. and its closest

Caterpillar, Inc CNH Global
2014 2013 2012 2013
Profit Margin 7.09% 7.19% 9.01% 8.22%

I have performed DuPont analysis on Caterpillar Inc. and its closest competitor, CNH Global. Your analysis should include a discussion of the strengths or weaknesses revealed in each ratio. Please analyze the Profit margin. (please do not copy any info from google or investopedia)

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