Current Ratio
since 2005
Calculation
Colgate-Palmolive Co., current ratio, long-term trends, calculation
| Current ratio | = | Current assets1 | ÷ | Current liabilities1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2022 | 1.28 | = | 5,113) | ÷ | 4,004) |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 1.09 | = | 4,397) | ÷ | 4,051) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.99 | = | 4,338) | ÷ | 4,404) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 1.03 | = | 4,179) | ÷ | 4,038) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 1.14 | = | 3,793) | ÷ | 3,341) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 1.36 | = | 4,639) | ÷ | 3,408) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 1.31 | = | 4,338) | ÷ | 3,305) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 1.24 | = | 4,384) | ÷ | 3,534) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 1.23 | = | 4,863) | ÷ | 3,946) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.08 | = | 4,822) | ÷ | 4,470) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.22 | = | 4,556) | ÷ | 3,736) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.18 | = | 4,402) | ÷ | 3,716) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.00 | = | 3,730) | ÷ | 3,728) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.06 | = | 3,810) | ÷ | 3,599) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.26 | = | 3,710) | ÷ | 2,953) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 1.14 | = | 3,619) | ÷ | 3,163) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.95 | = | 3,301) | ÷ | 3,469) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 1.01 | = | 2,757) | ÷ | 2,743) |
Based on: 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 analysis of the annual financial data reveals fluctuations in the company's liquidity position over the reported period.
- Current Assets
- Current assets showed a general upward trend with some volatility. Starting at $2,757 million in 2005, they increased steadily to reach $4,402 million by 2011. Following this peak, there was a moderate fluctuation between $3,793 million and $4,639 million up to 2018. From 2019, a renewed increase is evident, culminating at $5,113 million in 2022, which represents the highest recorded value within the timeframe.
- Current Liabilities
- Current liabilities exhibited more variability without a clear directional trend. They ranged from $2,743 million in 2005, increased inconsistently, and peaked at $4,470 million in 2013. Subsequently, liabilities decreased, reaching approximately $3,305 million in 2016, before rising again somewhat irregularly to near $4,004 million in 2022. Overall, current liabilities appear to oscillate in a wide range without a sustained increase or decrease.
- Current Ratio
- The current ratio, a key liquidity indicator, fluctuated within a range that generally indicates satisfactory short-term financial health. It began slightly above parity at 1.01 in 2005, dipped below 1.0 only in 2006 and 2020 (0.95 and 0.99 respectively), and reached a peak of 1.36 in 2017. The majority of years show a ratio above 1, suggesting the company typically maintains current assets exceeding current liabilities. The ratio's volatility, however, points to varying liquidity positions year over year, with a more favorable liquidity condition emerging from 2016 onwards as the ratio stayed mostly above 1.1 and climbed to 1.28 in 2022.
In summary, the company's liquidity condition has generally strengthened over the years, supported by a gradual rise in current assets and a relatively stable or moderately fluctuating liability base. The current ratio's behavior confirms that the company has maintained a capacity to cover its short-term obligations adequately, with some periods reflecting tighter liquidity conditions.
Comparison to Competitors
Colgate-Palmolive Co., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Colgate-Palmolive Co. | Procter & Gamble Co. | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2022 | 1.28 | 0.65 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 1.09 | 0.70 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.99 | 0.85 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 1.03 | 0.75 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 1.14 | 0.83 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 1.36 | 0.88 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 1.31 | 1.10 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 1.24 | 1.00 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 1.23 | 0.94 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.08 | 0.80 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.22 | 0.88 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.18 | 0.80 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.00 | 0.77 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.06 | 0.71 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.26 | 0.79 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 1.14 | 0.78 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.95 | 1.22 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 1.01 | 0.81 |
Based on: 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).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Staples)
Colgate-Palmolive Co., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Colgate-Palmolive Co. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2022 | 1.28 | 0.87 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 1.09 | 0.93 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.99 | 0.92 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 1.03 | 0.82 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 1.14 | 0.87 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 1.36 | 1.02 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 1.31 | 1.04 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 1.24 | 1.06 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 1.23 | 0.97 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.08 | 0.97 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.22 | 0.99 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.18 | 0.97 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.00 | 1.01 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.06 | 1.03 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.26 | 0.98 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 1.14 | 0.91 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.95 | 1.04 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 1.01 | 0.99 |
Based on: 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).