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Colgate-Palmolive Co
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Price: 82.73 EUR 3.36%
Market Cap: €67.6B

Gross Margin

60.1%
Current
Improving
by 0.9%
vs 3-y average of 59.2%

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
60.1%
=
Gross Profit
$12.3B
/
Revenue
$20.4B

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
60.1%
=
Gross Profit
€12.3B
/
Revenue
$20.4B

Peer Comparison

Country Company Market Cap Gross
Margin
US
Colgate-Palmolive Co
NYSE:CL
78.5B USD
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US
Procter & Gamble Co
NYSE:PG
384.1B USD
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FR
L'Oreal SA
PAR:OR
213.5B EUR
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UK
Unilever PLC
LSE:ULVR
119.2B GBP
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US
Mondelez International Inc
NASDAQ:MDLZ
77.6B USD
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UK
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC
LSE:RKT
41.6B GBP
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DE
Henkel AG & Co KGaA
XETRA:HEN3
34.7B EUR
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US
Kimberly-Clark Corp
NYSE:KMB
36.7B USD
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US
Church & Dwight Co Inc
NYSE:CHD
25B USD
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SE
Essity AB (publ)
STO:ESSITY B
198.3B SEK
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US
Clorox Co
NYSE:CLX
15.3B USD
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Market Distribution

In line with most companies in the United States of America
Percentile
70th
Based on 12 729 companies
70th percentile
60.1%
Low
-24 813% — 28.9%
Typical Range
28.9% — 60.5%
High
60.5% — 10 905 714.3%
Distribution Statistics
the United States of America
Min -24 813%
30th Percentile 28.9%
Median 43%
70th Percentile 60.5%
Max 10 905 714.3%

Colgate-Palmolive Co
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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.

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What is 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.
How is Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated by dividing the Gross Profit by the Revenue.

Gross Margin
60.1%
=
Gross Profit
$12.3B
/
Revenue
$20.4B
What is Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Gross Margin?

The current Gross Margin for Colgate-Palmolive Co is 60.1%, which is above its 3-year median of 59.2%.

How has Gross Margin changed over time?

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.

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