Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited
COLPAL
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Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited is an Indian company dedicated to the... Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited is an Indian company dedicated to the manufacturing and marketing of personal and oral hygiene products. Its comprehensive oral care portfolio, primarily sold under the Colgate brand, features items such as toothpastes, toothpowders, toothbrushes, oil pulling solutions, mouthwashes, and dental gels, alongside various specialized dental preparations. Beyond oral hygiene, it also supplies soaps, cosmetics, and other toiletry items. Under the Palmolive label, it markets personal care essentials like shower gels and liquid hand soaps. The company additionally distributes its goods internationally through exports. Founded in 1937, the firm maintains its corporate headquarters in Mumbai, India.
Share Price
$19.21
Market Cap
$5.22B
Change (1 day)
-1.77%
Change (1 year)
-26.33%
Country
IN
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Category
Consumer Defensive
Operating Margin for Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited (COLPAL)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 28.36%
According to Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 28.36%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of 30.94%.
Operating Margin history for Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 28.36% | -41.98% |
| 2025 | 48.88% | 57.98% |
| 2024 | 30.94% | -31.67% |
| 2023 | 45.28% | 63.23% |
| 2022 | 27.74% | -1.03% |
| 2021 | 28.03% | 23.92% |
| 2020 | 22.62% | -6.61% |
| 2019 | 24.22% | 5.86% |
| 2018 | 22.88% | 11.88% |
| 2017 | 20.45% | 2.40% |
| 2016 | 19.97% | 6.11% |
| 2015 | 18.82% | 9.10% |
| 2014 | 17.25% | -11.72% |
| 2013 | 19.54% | -15.01% |
| 2012 | 22.99% | -1.84% |
| 2011 | 23.42% | -8.41% |
| 2010 | 25.57% | 24.37% |
| 2009 | 20.56% | -0.96% |
| 2008 | 20.76% | 37.57% |
| 2007 | 15.09% | -10.92% |
| 2006 | 16.94% | -7.58% |
| 2005 | 18.33% | 28.99% |
| 2004 | 14.21% | 25.09% |
| 2003 | 11.36% | 38.54% |
| 2002 | 8.20% | 17.82% |
| 2001 | 6.96% | -3.87% |
| 2000 | 7.24% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22.69% | -99.20% |
US
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| 19.38% | -99.32% |
FR
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| 20.65% | -99.27% |
US
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| 21.07% | -99.26% |
IN
|
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| 11.14% | -99.61% |
US
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.