Stock Analysis on Net

Colgate-Palmolive Co. (NYSE:CL)

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since July 28, 2023.

Net Profit Margin
since 2005

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Calculation

Colgate-Palmolive Co., net profit margin, long-term trends, calculation

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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).

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Net Income Attributable to Colgate-Palmolive Company
The net income exhibits a general upward trend from 1,351 million USD in 2005 to a peak of 2,695 million USD in 2020, indicating overall growth in profitability over the period. However, fluctuations are apparent, with a significant dip in 2015 to 1,384 million USD, followed by recovery in subsequent years. From 2020 onward, a decline is observed, with net income dropping to 1,785 million USD by 2022.
Net Sales
Net sales increased consistently from 11,397 million USD in 2005 to 17,967 million USD in 2022, reflecting sustained revenue growth. The growth curve shows steady increments, with no sharp declines, though minor fluctuations occurred in some years such as a slight decrease in 2014 and 2015. The overall trend confirms stable expansion of the company’s sales base over the examined period.
Net Profit Margin
The net profit margin percentages reveal variability throughout the years. Initially, margins hovered around 11-12%, rising to a peak of 16.36% in 2020, which aligns with the peak in net income for the same year. Notably, there was a pronounced dip to 8.63% in 2015, corresponding with a low point in net income despite relatively stable sales. Following this, margins improved again but declined after 2020, reaching 9.93% in 2022. This indicates fluctuating operational efficiency or cost structure impacts affecting profitability.
Overall Insights
The data indicates that while net sales have steadily increased over the years, net income and profit margins have shown more variability, suggesting that factors beyond revenue growth—such as cost management, pricing strategies, or external economic conditions—have influenced profitability. The peak profitability observed in 2020 could be related to exceptional operational efficiency or other favorable factors in that year. The subsequent decline in net income and profit margin by 2022 signals a potential challenge in maintaining previous profitability levels despite ongoing sales growth.

Comparison to Competitors

Colgate-Palmolive Co., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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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., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)

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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).