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.

Return on Assets (ROA)
since 2005

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Calculation

Colgate-Palmolive Co., ROA, 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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The financial data reveals several notable trends in the company's profitability and asset management over the examined period.

Net Income
Net income attributable to the company generally exhibits growth from 2005 through 2011, increasing from $1,351 million to a peak of $2,472 million in 2012. After a decline in 2013 and 2014, the income rebounds strongly in 2016, reaching $2,441 million. The net income fluctuates in subsequent years, peaking again in 2020 at $2,695 million before declining to $1,785 million in 2022.
Total Assets
Total assets demonstrate a consistent upward trend from $8,507 million in 2005 to $15,920 million in 2021, showing steady growth with minor fluctuations. A slight decrease is observed in 2022, where assets decline marginally to $15,731 million.
Return on Assets (ROA)
ROA percentages indicate a general decline over the period. From a high of 20.58% in 2009, ROA falls considerably to 11.35% by 2022. While some years show brief improvements, notably in 2016 and 2018 with ROAs above 19%, the overall trend suggests decreasing efficiency in using assets to generate net income.
Relationship between Net Income, Assets, and ROA
Despite increases in total assets over the period, net income does not reflect equivalent growth, especially in the later years where income fluctuates and ultimately declines. The decline in ROA underscores that asset growth has not translated into proportional increases in profitability. This pattern suggests potential challenges in operational efficiency or market conditions impacting profitability.

Comparison to Competitors


Comparison to Industry (Consumer Staples)

Colgate-Palmolive Co., ROA, 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).