Church & Dwight Company Inc (CHD)

Return on equity (ROE)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 585,300 755,600 413,900 827,500 785,900
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 4,360,800 3,855,400 3,489,900 3,233,200 3,020,400
ROE 13.42% 19.60% 11.86% 25.59% 26.02%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $585,300K ÷ $4,360,800K
= 13.42%

Church & Dwight Company Inc's return on equity (ROE) has exhibited fluctuations over the years. The ROE stood at 26.02% as of December 31, 2020, indicating a strong performance in generating returns for shareholders. However, there was a slight decline in ROE to 25.59% by December 31, 2021, though it still remained at a relatively high level.

The following year, by December 31, 2022, the ROE decreased significantly to 11.86%, suggesting a decrease in the company's efficiency in generating returns on equity. However, by December 31, 2023, there was a noticeable improvement in ROE, which increased to 19.60%.

By the end of December 31, 2024, the ROE further dropped to 13.42%, which indicates a decrease in the company's profitability compared to the previous year. Overall, the trend in Church & Dwight Company Inc's ROE reflects varying levels of performance in utilizing shareholder equity to generate returns over the analyzed period.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Church & Dwight Company Inc
CHD
13.42%
Ecolab Inc
ECL
17.06%
Procter & Gamble Company
PG
29.43%
Stepan Company
SCL
3.30%