Colgate-Palmolive Co
F:CPA
Gross Margin
Gross Margin shows how much money a company keeps from each dollar of sales after paying for the products it sells. It tells how profitable the company`s core business is before other expenses.
Gross Margin shows how much money a company keeps from each dollar of sales after paying for the products it sells. It tells how profitable the company`s core business is before other expenses.
Peer Comparison
| Country | Company | Market Cap |
Gross Margin |
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Colgate-Palmolive Co
NYSE:CL
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78.5B USD |
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| US |
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Procter & Gamble Co
NYSE:PG
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384.1B USD |
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| FR |
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L'Oreal SA
PAR:OR
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213.5B EUR |
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| UK |
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Unilever PLC
LSE:ULVR
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119.2B GBP |
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| US |
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Mondelez International Inc
NASDAQ:MDLZ
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77.6B USD |
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| UK |
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Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC
LSE:RKT
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41.6B GBP |
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| DE |
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Henkel AG & Co KGaA
XETRA:HEN3
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34.7B EUR |
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| US |
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Kimberly-Clark Corp
NYSE:KMB
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36.7B USD |
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| US |
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Church & Dwight Co Inc
NYSE:CHD
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25B USD |
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| SE |
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Essity AB (publ)
STO:ESSITY B
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198.3B SEK |
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| US |
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Clorox Co
NYSE:CLX
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15.3B USD |
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Market Distribution
| Min | -24 813% |
| 30th Percentile | 28.9% |
| Median | 43% |
| 70th Percentile | 60.5% |
| Max | 10 905 714.3% |
Other Profitability Ratios
Colgate-Palmolive Co
Glance View
In the bustling world of consumer goods, Colgate-Palmolive Co. stands as a seasoned veteran, weaving a legacy that dates back to the early 19th century. Founded initially as a soap and candle business in New York, the company has since evolved into a global titan, recognized predominantly for its oral care, personal care, home care, and pet nutrition products. The story of Colgate-Palmolive is marked by strategic adaptations and expansions. As consumer needs have evolved, so too has its product range, stretching from the toothpaste tubes omnipresent on bathroom counters worldwide to a diverse array of household staples and pet food offerings under the renowned Hill's brand. This evolution underscores the company's keen focus on innovation and brand strength, leveraging its extensive global reach to penetrate diverse markets. Colgate-Palmolive's business model is as multifaceted as its product line. Primarily, the company generates revenue through the sale of consumer goods, where its oral care products, including the iconic Colgate toothpaste, hold a leading market share across numerous countries. Their strategy involves deep market penetration and sustained brand loyalty by ensuring consistent quality and effective marketing campaigns. Additionally, the company capitalizes on its global network distribution systems to ensure its products reach a wide audience efficiently. With manufacturing plants and distribution channels spread out globally, Colgate-Palmolive maintains both cost efficiency and market responsiveness. By doing so, it effectively bridges consumer needs with accessible solutions, thus fortifying its position as a household name amid fierce competition in the fast-moving consumer goods sector.
See Also
Gross Margin is calculated by dividing the Gross Profit by the Revenue.
The current Gross Margin for Colgate-Palmolive Co is 60.1%, which is above its 3-year median of 59.2%.
Over the last 3 years, Colgate-Palmolive Co’s Gross Margin has increased from 57% to 60.1%. During this period, it reached a low of 56.6% on Mar 31, 2023 and a high of 60.7% on Mar 31, 2025.