Church & Dwight Company Inc (CHD)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income US$ in thousands 1,057,400 597,800 1,079,100 1,029,700 840,200
Revenue US$ in thousands 5,867,900 5,375,600 5,190,100 4,895,800 4,357,700
Operating profit margin 18.02% 11.12% 20.79% 21.03% 19.28%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $1,057,400K ÷ $5,867,900K
= 18.02%

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s operating profit margin has fluctuated over the past five years. In 2023, the operating profit margin increased significantly to 18.02% from 11.12% in 2022, but it remains below the levels seen in 2021 (20.79%) and 2020 (21.03%). The company's operating profit margin in 2019 was 19.28%, falling between the margins observed in more recent years. The variation in operating profit margin suggests that the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations has been somewhat inconsistent in recent years. Further analysis of the company's cost management and pricing strategies may help understand the factors driving these fluctuations in operating profit margin.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Church & Dwight Company Inc
CHD
18.02%
Ecolab Inc
ECL
12.87%
Procter & Gamble Company
PG
22.07%
Stepan Company
SCL
2.54%