Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 60.50% | 60.33% | 59.70% | 59.00% | 58.21% | 57.22% | 56.87% | 56.65% | 57.04% | 57.68% | 58.24% | 59.00% | 59.55% | 60.31% | 60.75% | 60.95% | 60.82% | 60.56% | 60.01% | 59.74% |
| Operating profit margin | 21.23% | 21.27% | 21.21% | 20.87% | 20.48% | 16.27% | 16.23% | 16.04% | 16.10% | 17.23% | 17.38% | 18.24% | 19.13% | 22.70% | 23.34% | 23.55% | 23.59% | 23.80% | 23.12% | 22.80% |
| Pretax margin | 18.88% | 18.84% | 18.80% | 18.42% | 16.64% | 12.46% | 12.29% | 12.25% | 13.79% | 15.04% | 14.95% | 15.77% | 16.73% | 20.07% | 21.04% | 21.11% | 21.14% | 21.43% | 20.64% | 20.30% |
| Net profit margin | 14.38% | 14.27% | 14.21% | 13.22% | 11.82% | 8.29% | 8.02% | 8.71% | 9.93% | 10.87% | 10.98% | 11.70% | 12.43% | 15.37% | 15.98% | 15.92% | 16.36% | 16.65% | 16.13% | 15.86% |
Colgate-Palmolive Company's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the period covered in the data:
1. Gross Profit Margin: The gross profit margin has ranged from a high of 60.95% in March 2021 to a low of 56.65% in March 2023. Overall, the trend has been slightly decreasing, indicating a potential impact on the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations.
2. Operating Profit Margin: The operating profit margin has varied between 23.12% in June 2020 and 16.04% in March 2023. The margins have generally been decreasing, reaching a low of 16.04% in March 2023 before showing some recovery in the subsequent periods.
3. Pretax Margin: The pretax margin has fluctuated from 21.43% in September 2020 to 12.25% in March 2023. The decreasing trend in pretax margin from 2021 to 2023 might indicate challenges in managing expenses and generating pre-tax profits.
4. Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin has ranged from 16.65% in September 2020 to 8.02% in June 2023. The margins have been on a downward trend for the most part, showing a decline in profitability after reaching a peak in September 2020.
Overall, Colgate-Palmolive Company has experienced fluctuations in its profitability ratios, with some periods showing declining margins. It may be essential for the company to focus on improving operational efficiency, managing costs effectively, and enhancing revenue generation to ensure sustained profitability in the future.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 26.59% | 25.49% | 25.73% | 24.87% | 24.30% | 19.41% | 18.68% | 18.19% | 18.39% | 18.76% | 19.58% | 20.28% | 22.15% | 24.79% | 24.92% | 24.92% | 24.40% | 24.87% | 24.34% | 24.07% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 18.01% | 17.10% | 17.23% | 15.76% | 14.03% | 9.89% | 9.23% | 9.88% | 11.35% | 11.84% | 12.37% | 13.00% | 14.40% | 16.78% | 17.06% | 16.84% | 16.93% | 17.40% | 16.98% | 16.74% |
| Return on total capital | 56.89% | 51.25% | 51.28% | 49.18% | 45.13% | 35.87% | 34.11% | 33.19% | 31.65% | 34.57% | 37.86% | 40.31% | 42.70% | 47.58% | 47.38% | 50.27% | 48.10% | 50.46% | 51.52% | 50.21% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 1,363.21% | 659.54% | 2,308.94% | 1,135.22% | 377.67% | — | — | — | 445.14% | 309.97% | 1,157.14% | 636.76% | 355.67% | 450.93% | 588.15% | 1,015.65% | 362.72% | 412.10% | 959.33% | — |
Based on the provided data, Colgate-Palmolive Company's profitability ratios show a fluctuating trend over the observed periods.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA):
The Operating ROA has shown a general decline from approximately 24% in March 2020 to around 18% in December 2023, before experiencing an uptick to 26.59% in December 2024. This ratio indicates the company's operational efficiency in generating profits from its assets.
2. Return on Assets (ROA):
Similarly, the ROA has exhibited a decreasing pattern from around 17% in September 2020 to approximately 18% in December 2024. The ROA measures the company's overall ability to generate profits from its total assets.
3. Return on Total Capital:
The Return on Total Capital ratio has shown a notable decrease from about 51.52% in June 2020 to roughly 56.89% in December 2024, with fluctuations between the observed periods. This metric evaluates the company's efficiency in generating returns from its total capital employed.
4. Return on Equity (ROE):
The ROE figures display significant volatility, ranging from extremely high levels in some quarters to being unavailable or lower in others. This could indicate fluctuations in the financial leverage and the company's ability to generate profits for its shareholders.
In summary, the trend in Colgate-Palmolive Company's profitability ratios suggests variability in its operational efficiency and overall profitability over the observed periods. It could be beneficial for investors and stakeholders to assess the company's performance in conjunction with other financial metrics and factors to gain a comprehensive understanding of its financial health and future prospects.
See also:
Colgate-Palmolive Company Profitability Ratios (Quarterly Data)