
Colgate-Palmolive Co
NYSE:CL

Operating Margin
Colgate-Palmolive Co
Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Operating Margin Across Competitors
Country | Company | Market Cap |
Operating Margin |
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US |
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Colgate-Palmolive Co
NYSE:CL
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74.2B USD |
22%
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US |
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Procter & Gamble Co
NYSE:PG
|
388.1B USD |
24%
|
|
US |
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Kimberly-Clark Corp
NYSE:KMB
|
47B USD |
19%
|
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UK |
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Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC
LSE:RKT
|
33.2B GBP |
24%
|
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DE |
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Henkel AG & Co KGaA
XETRA:HEN3
|
29.9B EUR |
12%
|
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US |
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Church & Dwight Co Inc
NYSE:CHD
|
23.8B USD |
13%
|
|
SE |
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Essity AB (publ)
STO:ESSITY B
|
196.3B SEK |
13%
|
|
US |
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Clorox Co
NYSE:CLX
|
16.5B USD |
15%
|
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JP |
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Unicharm Corp
TSE:8113
|
2T JPY |
13%
|
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MX |
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Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV
BMV:KIMBERA
|
107.3B MXN |
23%
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US |
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Reynolds Consumer Products Inc
NASDAQ:REYN
|
4.9B USD |
15%
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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.

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Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Based on Colgate-Palmolive Co's most recent financial statements, the company has Operating Margin of 21.8%.