Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the net profit margin high or low?
The net profit margin of 12.13% is in line with its 5-year average of 11.86%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-0.71%–16.50%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 11.64% above its 12-month average of 10.87%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
12.13%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
10.87%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
13.81%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
14.03%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
14.97%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
14.63%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
14.11%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+11.64%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-12.13%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-13.50%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-18.95%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-17.06%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-13.99%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
6.57%
median of 48 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+84.54%
vs the sector median at left
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Market Cap
$73.55B
Net Profit Margin
12.13%
TTM Avg
10.87%
3Y Avg
13.81%
5Y Avg
14.03%
Market Cap
$77.87B
Net Profit Margin
6.64%
TTM Avg
9.51%
3Y Avg
10.35%
5Y Avg
11.63%
Market Cap
$93.09B
Net Profit Margin
23.11%
TTM Avg
21.55%
3Y Avg
21.21%
5Y Avg
23.39%
Market Cap
$48.12B
Net Profit Margin
8.20%
TTM Avg
8.12%
3Y Avg
8.52%
5Y Avg
7.65%
Market Cap
$40.78B
Net Profit Margin
10.81%
TTM Avg
10.96%
3Y Avg
11.71%
5Y Avg
12.53%
Market Cap
$40.15B
Net Profit Margin
1.34%
TTM Avg
1.72%
3Y Avg
2.85%
5Y Avg
2.89%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) | $73.55B | 12.13% | 10.87% | 13.81% | 14.03% |
| Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ)vs › | $77.87B | 6.64% | 9.51% | 10.35% | 11.63% |
| Target Corporation (TGT)vs › | $63.73B | 3.24% | 3.69% | 3.74% | 4.07% |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST)vs › | $93.09B | 23.11% | 21.55% | 21.21% | 23.39% |
| Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC (CCEP)vs › | $48.12B | 8.20% | 8.12% | 8.52% | 7.65% |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP)vs › | $40.78B | 10.81% | 10.96% | 11.71% | 12.53% |
| Sysco Corporation (SYY)vs › | $40.17B | 2.08% | 2.37% | 2.26% | 2.01% |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)vs › | $40.15B | 1.34% | 1.72% | 2.85% | 2.89% |
| Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)vs › | $37.41B | 10.61% | 8.19% | 10.24% | 8.11% |
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)vs › | $37.00B | 12.81% | 12.21% | 10.66% | 10.71% |
Operating Margin
21.2%
Net Profit Margin
12.1%
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 12.13% |
| 2025-12-31 | -0.71% |
| 2025-09-30 | 14.32% |
| 2025-06-30 | 14.54% |
| 2025-03-31 | 14.05% |
| 2024-12-31 | 14.95% |
| 2024-09-30 | 14.64% |
| 2024-06-30 | 14.45% |
| 2024-03-31 | 13.48% |
| 2023-12-31 | 14.51% |
| 2023-09-30 | 14.40% |
| 2023-06-30 | 10.41% |
| 2023-03-31 | 7.80% |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.11% |
| 2022-09-30 | 13.87% |
| 2022-06-30 | 13.45% |
| 2022-03-31 | 12.71% |
| 2021-12-31 | 3.36% |
| 2021-09-30 | 14.36% |
| 2021-06-30 | 16.50% |
| 2021-03-31 | 15.68% |
| 2020-12-31 | 14.96% |
| 2020-09-30 | 16.81% |
| 2020-06-30 | 16.29% |
| 2020-03-31 | 17.45% |
| 2019-12-31 | 16.01% |
| 2019-09-30 | 14.71% |
| 2019-06-30 | 15.16% |
| 2019-03-31 | 14.42% |
| 2018-12-31 | 15.90% |
| 2018-09-30 | 13.60% |
| 2018-06-30 | 16.39% |
| 2018-03-31 | 15.84% |
| 2017-12-31 | 8.30% |
| 2017-09-30 | 15.27% |
| 2017-06-30 | 13.70% |
| 2017-03-31 | 15.15% |
| 2016-12-31 | 16.29% |
| 2016-09-30 | 18.15% |
| 2016-06-30 | 15.60% |
| 2016-03-31 | 14.17% |
| 2015-12-31 | -11.75% |
| 2015-09-30 | 18.15% |
| 2015-06-30 | 14.12% |
| 2015-03-31 | 13.32% |
| 2014-12-31 | 14.88% |
| 2014-09-30 | 12.38% |
| 2014-06-30 | 14.29% |
| 2014-03-31 | 8.97% |
| 2013-12-31 | 12.93% |
| 2013-09-30 | 14.92% |
| 2013-06-30 | 12.91% |
| 2013-03-31 | 10.66% |
| 2012-12-31 | 13.95% |
| 2012-09-30 | 15.10% |
| 2012-06-30 | 14.69% |
| 2012-03-31 | 14.12% |
| 2011-12-31 | 14.14% |
| 2011-09-30 | 14.67% |
| 2011-06-30 | 14.86% |
| 2011-03-31 | 14.42% |
| 2010-12-31 | 15.69% |
| 2010-09-30 | 15.70% |
| 2010-06-30 | 15.81% |
| 2010-03-31 | 9.32% |
| 2009-12-31 | 15.46% |
| 2009-09-30 | 14.76% |
| 2009-06-30 | 15.01% |
| 2009-03-31 | 14.50% |
| 2008-12-31 | 13.56% |
| 2008-09-30 | 12.36% |
| 2008-06-30 | 12.45% |
| 2008-03-31 | 12.56% |
| 2007-12-31 | 11.19% |
| 2007-09-30 | 11.71% |
| 2007-06-30 | 12.01% |
| 2007-03-31 | 14.92% |
| 2006-12-31 | 12.27% |
| 2006-09-30 | 10.73% |
| 2006-06-30 | 9.17% |
| 2006-03-31 | 11.05% |
| 2005-12-31 | 12.18% |
| 2005-09-30 | 11.68% |
| 2005-06-30 | 11.85% |
| 2005-03-31 | 10.69% |
| 2004-12-31 | 9.96% |
| 2004-09-30 | 11.97% |
| 2004-06-30 | 14.29% |
| 2004-03-31 | 13.20% |
| 2003-12-31 | 14.20% |
| 2003-09-30 | 14.21% |
| 2003-06-30 | 14.42% |
| 2003-03-31 | 13.50% |
| 2002-12-31 | 13.87% |
| 2002-09-30 | 13.65% |
| 2002-06-30 | 14.00% |
