Shares of Colgate Palmolive (India) declined by 2.04% to Rs 2,302.60 in today's session, as of 2:27 PM. The stock is among the top losers on Nifty Midcap 150, according to data from the current trading session.
According to standalone financial statements, Colgate Palmolive (India) experienced fluctuations in its annual income. Sales for the year ending March 2025 stood at Rs 6,040 Crore, compared to Rs 5,680 Crore in March 2024, representing an increase of 6.34%. Other income increased significantly from Rs 76 Crore in March 2024 to Rs 138 Crore in March 2025, an 81.58% increase. Total expenditure also saw an increase, rising from Rs 3,970 Crore to Rs 4,244 Crore. The Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) increased from Rs 1,786 Crore to Rs 1,934 Crore. Net profit for the year ending March 2025 was Rs 1,436 Crore, compared to Rs 1,323 Crore in March 2024, marking an increase of 8.54%.
The company's quarterly performance also reveals key trends. Sales for the quarter ending June 2025 were Rs 1,434 Crore, slightly lower than the Rs 1,462 Crore reported for the quarter ending March 2025. Other income decreased from Rs 19 Crore in the quarter ending March 2025 to Rs 17 Crore in the quarter ending June 2025. Total expenditure increased from Rs 1,002 Crore to Rs 1,019 Crore. The EBIT was Rs 432 Crore in the quarter ending June 2025, compared to Rs 478 Crore in the quarter ending March 2025. Net profit for the quarter ending June 2025 was Rs 320 Crore, compared to Rs 355 Crore for the quarter ending March 2025.
The company’s cash flow statement indicates that net cash flow was recorded at negative Rs 220 Crore as of March 2025, compared to Rs 82 Crore in March 2024.
The balance sheet shows that total liabilities amounted to Rs 3,018 Crore in March 2025, slightly lower than the Rs 3,196 Crore reported in March 2024. Total assets also decreased, from Rs 3,196 Crore to Rs 3,018 Crore. Contingent liabilities were reported at Rs 1,630 Crore in March 2025, up from Rs 1,331 Crore the previous year.
Key financial ratios for Colgate Palmolive (India) as of March 2025 include a basic EPS of Rs 52.83 and a diluted EPS of Rs 52.83. The book value per share was Rs 61.19, and the company's dividend per share was Rs 51.00. The company’s gross profit margin stood at 34.71 percent, and the net profit margin was 23.78 percent. The return on net worth was 86.32 percent, and the return on assets was 47.59 percent. The debt to equity ratio was 0.00, and the interest coverage ratio was 485.39.
Colgate Palmolive (India) has a history of bonus issues, with the most recent one declared on July 30, 2015, in a 1:1 ratio. The company also announced an interim dividend of Rs 27 per share on May 21, 2025.
A Moneycontrol analysis, as of August 19, 2025, indicates a bearish outlook on the stock.
Annual Financial Performance (Standalone)
| Heading | Mar 2025 (Rs Crore) | Mar 2024 (Rs Crore) | Mar 2023 (Rs Crore) | Mar 2022 (Rs Crore) | Mar 2021 (Rs Crore) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 6,040 | 5,680 | 5,226 | 5,099 | 4,841 |
| Other Income | 138 | 76 | 53 | 26 | 30 |
| Total Income | 6,179 | 5,756 | 5,279 | 5,126 | 4,871 |
| Total Expenditure | 4,244 | 3,970 | 3,865 | 3,711 | 3,514 |
| EBIT | 1,934 | 1,786 | 1,414 | 1,414 | 1,357 |
| Net Profit | 1,436 | 1,323 | 1,047 | 1,078 | 1,035 |
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