Stock Analysis on Net
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.

Operating Profit Margin
since 2005

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Calculation

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

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Operating profit margin = 100 × Operating profit1 ÷ Net sales1
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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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The financial data reveals several notable trends in operating profit, net sales, and operating profit margin over the analyzed period.

Operating Profit
Operating profit experienced overall growth from 2005 through 2012, increasing from $2,215 million to a peak of $3,889 million in 2012. After this peak, operating profit showed volatility with declines and recoveries, notably falling to $2,789 million in 2014, then rising again to $3,885 million in 2020. However, in the final years, specifically 2021 and 2022, operating profit declined significantly, reaching $2,893 million by 2022.
Net Sales
Net sales showed a steady upward trajectory throughout the period. Starting at $11,397 million in 2005, sales increased steadily almost every year, reaching $17,967 million by 2022. Minor fluctuations occurred, such as a slight dip between 2011 and 2016, but the overall trend is consistent growth in sales revenue.
Operating Profit Margin
Operating profit margin exhibited variability across the years. Early years showed margins around 17% to 19%, with a notable increase peaking at 25.25% in 2016, indicating a period of improved operational efficiency or cost management despite lower net sales. After 2016, the margin gradually decreased, falling to 16.1% in 2022, the lowest in the timeframe reviewed. This trend suggests increasing pressure on profitability despite growing sales.

In summary, while net sales demonstrated consistent expansion over the analyzed years, operating profit and margins were more volatile. The improved margins observed in the mid-2010s did not sustain into the late 2010s and early 2020s, as both profitability and margin declined despite the continued growth in net sales. These patterns may indicate challenges related to cost control, pricing pressure, or changes in operational efficiency impacting overall profitability in recent years.

Comparison to Competitors

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

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Colgate-Palmolive Co. Procter & Gamble Co.
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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).