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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.

Price to Operating Profit (P/OP)
since 2005

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Calculation

Colgate-Palmolive Co., P/OP, 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).

1 US$

2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Colgate-Palmolive Co. Annual Report.


The analysis of the data over the period spanning from February 2006 to February 2023 reveals several notable patterns and trends in share price, operating profit per share, and the price-to-operating profit (P/OP) ratio.

Share Price Trend
The share price demonstrated a general upward trajectory from $27.31 in 2006 to a peak of $79.15 in 2021. There were fluctuations, including a notable dip in 2009 to $30.09, likely reflecting broader market or company-specific challenges during that period. Following the 2009 low, the price recovered and increased consistently, reaching highs above $70 in several subsequent years, before experiencing a decline to $72.77 in 2023.
Operating Profit per Share Trend
Operating profit per share showed a gradual increase from $2.15 in 2006 to a peak of $4.58 in 2021. This indicates an improvement in profitability over the long term. There was volatility along the way, with fluctuating values such as a decline in 2016 to $3.12 and another drop after 2021 down to $3.48 by 2023, highlighting some operational or external challenges impacting profit generation.
P/OP Ratio Trend
The P/OP ratio, representing the valuation metric correlated to operating profit, exhibited significant variability. Starting at 12.71 in 2006, it fluctuated, reaching a low of 9.99 in 2009 concomitant with the dip in share price and improvement in operating profit, indicating a possible undervaluation or market uncertainty at that time. The ratio increased notably in the mid-2010s, peaking at 21.52 in 2016, reflective of higher market valuation relative to operating profit. More recently, the ratio has remained elevated, reaching 20.89 in 2023, suggesting the market places a high valuation on the company's earnings despite the recent drop in operating profit per share.
Overall Insights
The share price growth over the analyzed period suggests positive investor sentiment and confidence in the company's prospects, especially post-2009 recovery. The operating profit per share improvements support the notion of enhanced operational efficiency or revenue growth during much of the period. However, the elevated and growing P/OP ratio in recent years raises questions about market expectations, possibly indicating optimistic future earnings growth assumptions or a premium valuation. The recent declines in both share price and operating profit per share toward 2023 might warrant closer attention to underlying operational factors or market conditions.

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