Operating Profit Margin
since 2005
Calculation
Mondelēz International Inc., operating profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Operating profit margin | = | 100 | × | Operating income1 | ÷ | Net revenues1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 9.21% | = | 100 | × | 3,548) | ÷ | 38,537) |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 17.41% | = | 100 | × | 6,345) | ÷ | 36,441) |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 15.28% | = | 100 | × | 5,502) | ÷ | 36,016) |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 11.22% | = | 100 | × | 3,534) | ÷ | 31,496) |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 16.20% | = | 100 | × | 4,653) | ÷ | 28,720) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 14.50% | = | 100 | × | 3,853) | ÷ | 26,581) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 14.86% | = | 100 | × | 3,843) | ÷ | 25,868) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 12.77% | = | 100 | × | 3,312) | ÷ | 25,938) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 13.54% | = | 100 | × | 3,506) | ÷ | 25,896) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 9.91% | = | 100 | × | 2,569) | ÷ | 25,923) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 30.02% | = | 100 | × | 8,897) | ÷ | 29,636) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 9.47% | = | 100 | × | 3,242) | ÷ | 34,244) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 11.25% | = | 100 | × | 3,971) | ÷ | 35,299) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 10.39% | = | 100 | × | 3,637) | ÷ | 35,015) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 12.25% | = | 100 | × | 6,657) | ÷ | 54,365) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 11.51% | = | 100 | × | 5,666) | ÷ | 49,207) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 13.68% | = | 100 | × | 5,524) | ÷ | 40,386) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 9.04% | = | 100 | × | 3,817) | ÷ | 42,201) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 11.63% | = | 100 | × | 4,331) | ÷ | 37,241) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 13.17% | = | 100 | × | 4,526) | ÷ | 34,356) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 13.93% | = | 100 | × | 4,752) | ÷ | 34,113) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$ in millions
The operating profit margin exhibited considerable fluctuation between 2005 and 2025. Initial years showed a generally declining trend, followed by periods of recovery and subsequent volatility. A significant peak occurred in 2015, after which the margin experienced another period of decline before rising again in recent years.
- Initial Decline (2005-2008)
- From 2005 to 2008, the operating profit margin decreased from 13.93% to 9.04%. This represents a cumulative decline of approximately 35%, suggesting increasing cost pressures or decreasing pricing power during this period. The decrease coincided with a substantial increase in net revenues.
- Recovery and Volatility (2009-2014)
- The operating profit margin experienced a recovery in 2009, reaching 13.68%, but remained volatile in subsequent years, fluctuating between 9.47% and 12.25% through 2014. While net revenues decreased in 2012, 2013 and 2014, the operating profit margin remained relatively stable, indicating some ability to manage costs despite revenue declines.
- Exceptional Peak (2015)
- A substantial increase in the operating profit margin was observed in 2015, reaching 30.02%. This represents a significant outlier compared to the preceding and subsequent years. This peak coincided with a substantial decrease in net revenues, suggesting a significant cost reduction or a change in product mix that dramatically improved profitability. However, this level was not sustained.
- Post-Peak Decline and Subsequent Recovery (2016-2025)
- Following the 2015 peak, the operating profit margin declined to 9.91% in 2016. It then showed a recovery, reaching 17.41% in 2021, before decreasing to 9.21% in 2025. This recent period demonstrates a renewed volatility, with the margin fluctuating considerably despite generally increasing net revenues. The 2021 peak suggests successful cost management or pricing strategies, while the 2025 decline warrants further investigation.
Overall, the operating profit margin demonstrates a pattern of cyclicality and sensitivity to both revenue and cost factors. The significant peak in 2015 requires further scrutiny to understand the underlying drivers, while the recent fluctuations suggest ongoing challenges in maintaining consistent profitability.
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Comparison to Competitors
Mondelēz International Inc., operating profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Mondelēz International Inc. | Coca-Cola Co. | PepsiCo Inc. | Philip Morris International Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 9.21% | 28.71% | 12.24% | 36.64% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 17.41% | 21.23% | 14.03% | 35.38% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 15.28% | 24.72% | 13.10% | 32.85% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 11.22% | 25.37% | 13.33% | 38.56% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 16.20% | 26.67% | 14.04% | 41.32% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 14.50% | 27.25% | 14.32% | 40.66% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 14.86% | 27.06% | 15.32% | 35.33% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 12.77% | 27.31% | 15.64% | 38.40% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 13.54% | 21.18% | 16.54% | 40.01% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 9.91% | 20.61% | 15.58% | 40.53% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 30.02% | 19.70% | 13.25% | 39.65% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 9.47% | 21.11% | 14.37% | 39.31% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 11.25% | 21.83% | 14.61% | 43.29% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 10.39% | 22.45% | 13.91% | 44.18% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 12.25% | 21.82% | 14.48% | 42.90% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 11.51% | 24.06% | 14.41% | 41.16% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 13.68% | 26.56% | 18.61% | 40.10% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 9.04% | 26.44% | 16.03% | 39.87% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 11.63% | 25.13% | 18.16% | — |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 13.17% | 26.19% | 18.33% | — |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 13.93% | 26.34% | 18.19% | — |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).