Church & Dwight Company Inc (CHD)

Net profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 755,600 437,200 446,800 412,700 413,900 736,700 780,000 811,200 827,500 819,600 805,400 776,800 785,900 780,100 721,200 670,000 615,900 614,300 603,300 586,500
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 5,867,900 5,775,900 5,637,300 5,508,200 5,375,600 5,308,300 5,302,400 5,248,400 5,190,100 5,116,700 5,046,300 4,969,500 4,895,800 4,744,700 4,593,100 4,478,200 4,357,700 4,287,900 4,236,100 4,184,600
Net profit margin 12.88% 7.57% 7.93% 7.49% 7.70% 13.88% 14.71% 15.46% 15.94% 16.02% 15.96% 15.63% 16.05% 16.44% 15.70% 14.96% 14.13% 14.33% 14.24% 14.02%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $755,600K ÷ $5,867,900K
= 12.88%

The net profit margin of Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has shown some fluctuations over the past eight quarters. In Q4 2023, the net profit margin was 12.88%, which was higher compared to the previous quarter (Q3 2023) where it stood at 7.57%. This increase indicates that the company was able to improve its efficiency in generating profits relative to its revenue in the most recent quarter.

However, when looking at a longer timeframe, the net profit margins in Q2 and Q1 2023 were 7.93% and 7.49%, respectively, showing relatively consistent performance in maintaining profitability levels. Comparing the current figures to the same quarter in the previous year, Q4 2022 had a net profit margin of 7.70%, suggesting a slight increase in profitability over this timeframe.

It is noteworthy that the net profit margins in the earlier quarters of 2022 (Q3, Q2, and Q1) were significantly higher, ranging from 13.88% to 15.46%. This indicates that the company's profitability was stronger during that period compared to the recent quarters.

Overall, the net profit margin of Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has experienced fluctuations over the past eight quarters, with varying levels of profitability observed. It is essential for the company to continue monitoring and managing its operational efficiencies and cost structures to maintain and improve its profitability in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
Church & Dwight Company Inc
CHD
12.88%
Ecolab Inc
ECL
8.88%
Procter & Gamble Company
PG
17.71%
Stepan Company
SCL
1.74%