Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) Operating Margin: 17.30%
Is Church & Dwight Co., Inc.’s operating margin high or low?
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s operating margin of 17.30% is in line with its 5-year average of 16.93%, around the middle of its 5-year range (11.12%–21.03%).
The operating margin for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) is 17.30% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 13.11% (15.30%).
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CHD Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
17.30%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
15.30%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
14.93%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
16.93%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
18.17%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
18.29%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
17.24%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+13.11%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+15.85%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+2.22%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-4.81%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-5.40%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+0.36%
CHD Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) | — | 17.30% | 15.30% | 14.93% | 16.93% |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) | $24.02B | 5.26% | 4.69% | 6.12% | 6.78% |
| Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) | $24.31B | 31.33% | 33.39% | 32.47% | 32.66% |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) | $21.29B | 8.54% | 8.28% | 9.04% | 9.52% |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS) | $18.02B | 19.07% | 17.12% | 17.41% | 17.29% |
| Kellanova (K) | $29.03B | 14.61% | 13.08% | 11.88% | 11.77% |
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) | $13.38B | 5.75% | 7.45% | 8.57% | 9.27% |
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) | $13.25B | 15.51% | 15.87% | 14.94% | 15.62% |
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) | $33.79B | 13.27% | 15.23% | 13.80% | 14.22% |
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) | $12.45B | 3.98% | -1.87% | 3.52% | 7.37% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
45.1%
Operating Margin
17.3%
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)?
- The operating margin for CHD stock is 17.30%.
- Is Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
- Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s operating margin of 17.30% is in line with its 5-year average of 16.93%, around the middle of its 5-year range (11.12%–21.03%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)?
- The TTM average operating margin for CHD stock is 15.30%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for CHD stock is 14.93%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for CHD stock is 16.93%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for CHD stock is 18.17%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for CHD stock is 18.29%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for CHD stock is 17.24%.
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 17.37% |
| 2024-12-31 | 13.22% |
| 2023-12-31 | 18.02% |
| 2022-12-31 | 11.12% |
| 2021-12-31 | 20.79% |
| 2020-12-31 | 21.03% |
| 2019-12-31 | 19.28% |
| 2018-12-31 | 19.10% |
| 2017-12-31 | 19.40% |
| 2016-12-31 | 20.73% |
| 2015-12-31 | 19.86% |
| 2014-12-31 | 19.44% |
| 2013-12-31 | 19.48% |
| 2012-12-31 | 18.66% |
| 2011-12-31 | 17.92% |
| 2010-12-31 | 17.19% |
| 2009-12-31 | 16.38% |
| 2008-12-31 | 14.05% |
| 2007-12-31 | 13.73% |
| 2006-12-31 | 12.96% |
| 2005-12-31 | 12.25% |
| 2004-12-31 | 11.75% |
| 2003-12-31 | 10.58% |
| 2002-12-31 | 9.98% |
| 2001-12-31 | 8.65% |
| 2000-12-31 | 9.31% |
| 1999-12-31 | 8.59% |
| 1998-12-31 | 6.11% |
| 1997-12-31 | 5.31% |
| 1996-12-31 | 5.17% |
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About Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is a company dedicated to the creation, production, and marketing of a diverse portfolio encompassing household, personal care, and specialized industrial goods. Its operations are structured into three principal divisions: Consumer Domestic, Consumer International, and the Specialty Products Division. The company offers a broad array of well-known consumer brands. Under the ARM & HAMMER umbrella, it provides cat litters, carpet fresheners, laundry detergents, baking soda, and various other baking soda-based items. Sexual health products, including condoms, lubricants, and vibrators, are marketed under the TROJAN brand. OXICLEAN delivers stain removers, cleaning solutions, laundry detergents, and bleach alternatives. SPINBRUSH offers both battery-operated and manual toothbrushes. Home pregnancy and ovulation test kits are available through FIRST RESPONSE. NAIR specializes in depilatories, while ORAJEL provides oral pain relief. XTRA is another prominent laundry detergent brand. Gummy dietary supplements are sold under the L'IL CRITTERS and VITAFUSION labels. BATISTE is known for its dry shampoos. WATERPIK manufactures water flossers and replacement showerheads. The company also includes its FLAWLESS range of products, ZICAM for cold symptom relief, and THERABREATH for oral care. Beyond consumer items, Church & Dwight supplies specialty products. These include advanced animal productivity solutions such as MEGALAC, a rumen bypass fat supplement designed to help cows sustain energy during peak milk production. BIO-CHLOR and FERMENTEN are utilized to mitigate health issues linked to calving and to provide essential protein. CELMANAX is a refined functional carbohydrate and yeast-based prebiotic. Furthermore, the company furnishes sodium bicarbonate for industrial use, as well as various cleaning and deodorizing compounds. Church & Dwight distributes its consumer goods through an extensive network of retail outlets, including supermarkets, large department stores, wholesale clubs, drugstores, convenience stores, home goods stores, dollar and other discount retailers, pet stores, specialized shops, and various online e-commerce channels. Its specialty products, conversely, reach industrial clients and livestock producers via dedicated distributors. Founded in 1846, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Ewing, New Jersey.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Household & Personal Products
- CEO
- Richard A. Dierker