Colgate Palmolive (India) shares decline 1.41% amid volume surge; stock among top losers on Nifty Midcap 150

Shares of Colgate Palmolive (India) experienced a notable decline of 1.41% to Rs 2,377.40 in Friday's session, driven by high volume. The stock was among the top losers on the Nifty Midcap 150 index. This movement reflects a very bearish sentiment, as noted in a Moneycontrol analysis conducted on July 10, 2025.

Financial Performance:

Colgate Palmolive (India) has demonstrated consistent financial performance over the years. The following tables provide a summary of the company's key financial metrics.

Standalone Quarterly Income Statement:

The quarterly sales for March 2025 stood at Rs 1,462 Crore, slightly higher than the Rs 1,461 Crore in December 2024. The net profit for the quarter-ending March 2025 was Rs 355 Crore compared to Rs 322 Crore in the previous quarter.

Standalone Annual Income Statement:

The annual sales for March 2025 reached Rs 6,040 Crore, up from Rs 5,680 Crore in March 2024. The net profit for the year-ending March 2025 was Rs 1,436 Crore, compared to Rs 1,323 Crore in the previous year.

Consolidated Yearly Financial Data:

The consolidated revenue has grown steadily from Rs 1,129.30 Crore in 2006 to Rs 2,014.84 Crore in 2010. Similarly, the net profit has increased from Rs 140.04 Crore in 2006 to Rs 435.61 Crore in 2010.

Financial Ratios:

Key financial ratios for Colgate Palmolive (India) show a P/E ratio of 45.24, a P/B ratio of 39.07, and an EV/EBITDA of 30.49 as of March 2025. The company’s Return on Networth / Equity was 86.32% for March 2025. The debt-to-equity ratio remains at 0.00 as of March 2025.

Cash Flow:

Balance Sheet:Corporate Actions:

Colgate Palmolive (India) has announced several corporate actions, including dividends and bonus issues. The company announced an interim dividend of Rs 27.00 per share (2700%) on May 21, 2025, with an effective date of May 28, 2025. Earlier, on October 17, 2024, an interim dividend of Rs 24.00 per share (2400%) was announced, effective from November 4, 2024.

The company has also issued bonus shares in the past, with the most recent bonus issue announced on July 30, 2015, in the ratio of 1:1, with a record date of September 24, 2015, and an ex-bonus date of September 23, 2015.

The company had a rights issue with an exrights date of February 18, 1994, with rights ratio of 1:10.

With the stock currently priced at Rs 2,377.40, Colgate Palmolive (India) experienced a notable decline today, influenced by bearish market sentiment.