Colgate-Palmolive Co. (CL)

The provision for income taxes is determined using the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based upon the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates that will be in effect at the time such differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

Colgate uses a comprehensive model to recognize, measure, present and disclose in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that Colgate has taken or expects to take on an income tax return. Colgate recognizes interest expense and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within Provision for income taxes.

Source: Colgate-Palmolive Co., Annual Report

Colgate-Palmolive Co., income tax expense (benefit), continuing operations

USD $ in millions

Source: Based on data from Colgate-Palmolive Co. Annual Reports

Item	Description	The company
Current tax provision	The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts of income taxes paid or payable (or refundable) for the period for all income tax obligations as determined by applying the provisions of relevant enacted tax laws to relevant amounts of taxable income (loss) from continuing operations.	Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s current tax provision declined from 2015 to 2016 but then slightly increased from 2016 to 2017.
Deferred tax provision (benefit)	The component of income tax expense for the period representing the net change in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations.	Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s deferred tax provision (benefit) increased from 2015 to 2016 and from 2016 to 2017.
Provision for income taxes	The sum of the current income tax expense (benefit) and the deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations; income tax expense (benefit) may include interest and penalties on tax uncertainties based on the entity's accounting policy.	Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s provision for income taxes declined from 2015 to 2016 but then increased from 2016 to 2017 exceeding 2015 level.

Colgate-Palmolive Co., effective income tax rate (EITR) reconciliation

Source: Based on data from Colgate-Palmolive Co. Annual Reports

Item	Description	The company
Effective tax rate	A ratio calculated by dividing the reported amount of income tax expense attributable to continuing operations for the period by GAAP-basis pretax income from continuing operations.	Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s effective tax rate declined from 2015 to 2016 but then increased from 2016 to 2017 not reaching 2015 level.

Colgate-Palmolive Co., components of deferred tax assets and liabilities

USD $ in millions

Source: Based on data from Colgate-Palmolive Co. Annual Reports

Item	Description	The company
Deferred tax assets	The aggregate tax effects as of the balance sheet date of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; net of deducting the allocated valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value.	Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s deferred tax assets increased from 2015 to 2016 but then declined significantly from 2016 to 2017.
Net deferred income taxes	For entities that net deferred tax assets and tax liabilities, represents the unclassified net amount of deferred tax assets and liabilities as of the balance sheet date, which result from applying the applicable enacted tax rate to net temporary differences and carryforwards pertaining to assets or liabilities. A temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its carrying amount in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles that will reverse in ensuing periods.	Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s net deferred income taxes declined from 2015 to 2016 and from 2016 to 2017.

Colgate-Palmolive Co., deferred tax assets and liabilities, classification

USD $ in millions

Source: Based on data from Colgate-Palmolive Co. Annual Reports

Item	Description	The company
Current deferred tax assets (included in Other current assets)	The current portion of the aggregate tax effects as of the balance sheet date of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; after deducting the allocated valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value. Deferred tax liabilities and assets shall be classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, shall be classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. An unrecognized tax benefit that is directly related to a position taken in a tax year that results in a net operating loss carryforward should be presented as a reduction of the related deferred tax asset.
Noncurrent deferred tax assets	The noncurrent portion as of the balance sheet date of the aggregate carrying amount of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; after the valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value. Deferred tax liabilities and assets shall be classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, shall be classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference.	Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s noncurrent deferred tax assets increased from 2015 to 2016 but then slightly declined from 2016 to 2017.
Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities	Represents the noncurrent portion of deferred tax liabilities, which result from applying the applicable tax rate to net taxable temporary differences pertaining to each jurisdiction to which the entity is obligated to pay income tax. A noncurrent taxable temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis and the carrying amount of a noncurrent asset or liability in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In a classified statement of financial position, an enterprise shall separate deferred tax liabilities and assets into a current amount and a noncurrent amount. Deferred tax liabilities and assets shall be classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, shall be classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference.	Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s noncurrent deferred tax liabilities increased from 2015 to 2016 but then declined significantly from 2016 to 2017.

Colgate-Palmolive Co., adjustments to financial data

USD $ in millions

Colgate-Palmolive Co., adjusted ratios

Ratio	Description	The company
Adjusted current ratio	A liquidity ratio calculated as adjusted current assets divided by adjusted current liabilities.	Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s adjusted current ratio improved from 2015 to 2016 and from 2016 to 2017.
Adjusted net profit margin	An indicator of profitability, calculated as adjusted net income divided by total revenue.	Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s adjusted net profit margin improved from 2015 to 2016 but then slightly deteriorated from 2016 to 2017.
Adjusted total asset turnover	An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by adjusted total assets.	Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s adjusted total asset turnover deteriorated from 2015 to 2016 and from 2016 to 2017.
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.
Adjusted ROE	A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by adjusted shareholders' equity.
Adjusted ROA	A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by adjusted total assets.	Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s adjusted ROA improved from 2015 to 2016 but then slightly deteriorated from 2016 to 2017.

2017 Calculations

Ratio	Description	The company
Adjusted current ratio	A liquidity ratio calculated as adjusted current assets divided by adjusted current liabilities.	Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s adjusted current ratio improved from 2015 to 2016 and from 2016 to 2017.

2017 Calculations

Ratio	Description	The company
Adjusted net profit margin	An indicator of profitability, calculated as adjusted net income divided by total revenue.	Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s adjusted net profit margin improved from 2015 to 2016 but then slightly deteriorated from 2016 to 2017.

2017 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 deteriorated from 2015 to 2016 and from 2016 to 2017.

2017 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.

2017 Calculations

Ratio	Description	The company
Adjusted ROE	A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by adjusted shareholders' equity.

2017 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 improved from 2015 to 2016 but then slightly deteriorated from 2016 to 2017.