Inventory Accounting Policy
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. The cost of approximately 80% of inventories is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. The cost of all other inventories, predominantly in the U.S. and Mexico, is determined using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method.
Source: Colgate-Palmolive Co., Annual Report
Inventory Disclosure
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Colgate-Palmolive Co., Statement of Financial Position, Inventory
Source: Based on data from Colgate-Palmolive Co. Annual Reports
| Item |
Description |
The company |
| Raw materials and supplies |
Aggregated amount of unprocessed materials to be used in manufacturing or production process and supplies that will be consumed. |
Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s raw materials and supplies declined from 2009 to 2010 but then increased from 2010 to 2011 exceeding 2009 level.
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| Work-in-process |
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed, are generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, and which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing. |
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| Finished goods |
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods held by the company that are readily available for sale. |
Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s finished goods increased from 2009 to 2010 and from 2010 to 2011.
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| Inventories |
Carrying amount (lower of cost or market) as of the balance sheet date of inventories less all valuation and other allowances. Excludes noncurrent inventory balances (expected to remain on hand past one year or one operating cycle, if longer). |
Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s inventories increased from 2009 to 2010 and from 2010 to 2011.
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Adjustment to Inventory: from LIFO to FIFO
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Adjusting LIFO Inventory to FIFO (Current) Cost
Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s inventory value on Dec 31, 2011 would be $1,357 (in millions) if the FIFO inventory method was used instead of LIFO. Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s inventories, valued on a LIFO basis, on Dec 31, 2011 were $1,327 . Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s inventories would have been $30 higher than reported on Dec 31, 2011 if the FIFO method had been used instead.
Adjusted Ratios: LIFO vs. FIFO (Summary)
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Colgate-Palmolive Co., adjusted ratios

| Ratio |
Description |
The company |
| Adjusted current ratio |
A liquidity ratio calculated as adjusted current assets divided by current liabilities. |
Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s adjusted current ratio deteriorated from 2009 to 2010 but then improved from 2010 to 2011 exceeding 2009 level.
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| Adjusted net profit margin |
An indicator of profitability, calculated as adjusted net income divided by revenue. |
Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s adjusted net profit margin deteriorated from 2009 to 2010 but then slightly improved from 2010 to 2011.
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| Adjusted total asset turnover |
An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by adjusted total assets. |
Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s adjusted total asset turnover improved from 2009 to 2010 but then deteriorated significantly from 2010 to 2011.
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| Adjusted financial leverage |
A measure of financial leverage calculated as adjusted total assets divided by adjusted total equity. Financial leverage is the extent to which a company can effect, through the use of debt, a proportional change in the return on common equity that is greater than a given proportional change in operating income. |
Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s adjusted financial leverage increased from 2009 to 2010 and from 2010 to 2011.
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| Adjusted ROE |
A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by adjusted shareholders' equity. |
Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s adjusted ROE improved from 2009 to 2010 and from 2010 to 2011.
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| Adjusted ROA |
A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by adjusted total assets. |
Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s adjusted ROA deteriorated from 2009 to 2010 and from 2010 to 2011.
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Adjusted Current Ratio
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2011 Calculations
| Ratio |
Description |
The company |
| Adjusted current ratio |
A liquidity ratio calculated as adjusted current assets divided by current liabilities. |
Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s adjusted current ratio deteriorated from 2009 to 2010 but then improved from 2010 to 2011 exceeding 2009 level.
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Adjusted Net Profit Margin
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2011 Calculations
| Ratio |
Description |
The company |
| Adjusted net profit margin |
An indicator of profitability, calculated as adjusted net income divided by revenue. |
Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s adjusted net profit margin deteriorated from 2009 to 2010 but then slightly improved from 2010 to 2011.
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Adjusted Total Asset Turnover
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2011 Calculations
| Ratio |
Description |
The company |
| Adjusted total asset turnover |
An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by adjusted total assets. |
Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s adjusted total asset turnover improved from 2009 to 2010 but then deteriorated significantly from 2010 to 2011.
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Adjusted Financial Leverage
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2011 Calculations
| Ratio |
Description |
The company |
| Adjusted financial leverage |
A measure of financial leverage calculated as adjusted total assets divided by adjusted total equity. Financial leverage is the extent to which a company can effect, through the use of debt, a proportional change in the return on common equity that is greater than a given proportional change in operating income. |
Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s adjusted financial leverage increased from 2009 to 2010 and from 2010 to 2011.
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Adjusted Return On Equity (ROE)
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2011 Calculations
| Ratio |
Description |
The company |
| Adjusted ROE |
A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by adjusted shareholders' equity. |
Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s adjusted ROE improved from 2009 to 2010 and from 2010 to 2011.
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Adjusted Return On Assets (ROA)
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2011 Calculations
| Ratio |
Description |
The company |
| Adjusted ROA |
A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by adjusted total assets. |
Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s adjusted ROA deteriorated from 2009 to 2010 and from 2010 to 2011.
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