Analysis of Profitability Ratios
Profitability ratios measure the company ability to generate profitable sales from its resources (assets).
Profitability Ratios (Summary)
Coca-Cola Co., profitability ratios
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | Gross profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue available to cover operating and other expenditures. | Coca-Cola Co. gross profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2021 to 2022 but then improved from 2022 to 2023 not reaching 2021 level. |
| Operating profit margin | A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. | Coca-Cola Co. operating profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023. |
| Net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. | Coca-Cola Co. net profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2021 to 2022 but then slightly improved from 2022 to 2023. |
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders’ equity. | Coca-Cola Co. ROE deteriorated from 2021 to 2022 but then improved from 2022 to 2023 not reaching 2021 level. |
| ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. | Coca-Cola Co. ROA deteriorated from 2021 to 2022 but then improved from 2022 to 2023 exceeding 2021 level. |
Gross Profit Margin
Coca-Cola Co., gross profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Gross profit | 27,234) | 25,004) | 23,298) | 19,581) | 22,647) | |
| Net operating revenues | 45,754) | 43,004) | 38,655) | 33,014) | 37,266) | |
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||
| Gross profit margin1 | 59.52% | 58.14% | 60.27% | 59.31% | 60.77% | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Gross Profit Margin, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Altria Group Inc. | 58.34% | 56.77% | 53.79% | 49.80% | 50.62% | |
| PepsiCo Inc. | 54.21% | 53.03% | 53.35% | 54.82% | 55.13% | |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | 63.35% | 64.10% | 68.06% | 66.65% | 64.73% | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).
1 2023 Calculation
Gross profit margin = 100 × Gross profit ÷ Net operating revenues
= 100 × 27,234 ÷ 45,754 = 59.52%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | Gross profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue available to cover operating and other expenditures. | Coca-Cola Co. gross profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2021 to 2022 but then improved from 2022 to 2023 not reaching 2021 level. |
Operating Profit Margin
Coca-Cola Co., operating profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Operating income | 11,311) | 10,909) | 10,308) | 8,997) | 10,086) | |
| Net operating revenues | 45,754) | 43,004) | 38,655) | 33,014) | 37,266) | |
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||
| Operating profit margin1 | 24.72% | 25.37% | 26.67% | 27.25% | 27.06% | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Operating Profit Margin, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Altria Group Inc. | 47.16% | 47.49% | 44.44% | 41.57% | 41.12% | |
| PepsiCo Inc. | 13.10% | 13.33% | 14.04% | 14.32% | 15.32% | |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | 32.85% | 38.56% | 41.32% | 40.66% | 35.33% | |
| Operating Profit Margin, Sector | ||||||
| Food, Beverage & Tobacco | 23.57% | 25.01% | 26.21% | 26.30% | 25.88% | |
| Operating Profit Margin, Industry | ||||||
| Consumer Staples | 7.88% | 9.22% | 9.14% | 8.89% | 8.07% | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).
1 2023 Calculation
Operating profit margin = 100 × Operating income ÷ Net operating revenues
= 100 × 11,311 ÷ 45,754 = 24.72%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Operating profit margin | A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. | Coca-Cola Co. operating profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023. |
Net Profit Margin
Coca-Cola Co., net profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Net income attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company | 10,714) | 9,542) | 9,771) | 7,747) | 8,920) | |
| Net operating revenues | 45,754) | 43,004) | 38,655) | 33,014) | 37,266) | |
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||
| Net profit margin1 | 23.42% | 22.19% | 25.28% | 23.47% | 23.94% | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Net Profit Margin, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Altria Group Inc. | 33.21% | 22.97% | 9.51% | 17.08% | -5.15% | |
| PepsiCo Inc. | 9.92% | 10.31% | 9.59% | 10.12% | 10.89% | |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | 22.21% | 28.49% | 29.00% | 28.08% | 24.11% | |
| Net Profit Margin, Sector | ||||||
| Food, Beverage & Tobacco | 18.15% | 17.86% | 16.50% | 17.31% | 13.89% | |
| Net Profit Margin, Industry | ||||||
| Consumer Staples | 5.78% | 6.41% | 6.06% | 6.32% | 4.09% | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).
1 2023 Calculation
Net profit margin = 100 × Net income attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company ÷ Net operating revenues
= 100 × 10,714 ÷ 45,754 = 23.42%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. | Coca-Cola Co. net profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2021 to 2022 but then slightly improved from 2022 to 2023. |
Return on Equity (ROE)
Coca-Cola Co., ROE calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Net income attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company | 10,714) | 9,542) | 9,771) | 7,747) | 8,920) | |
| Equity attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company | 25,941) | 24,105) | 22,999) | 19,299) | 18,981) | |
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||
| ROE1 | 41.30% | 39.59% | 42.48% | 40.14% | 46.99% | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| ROE, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Altria Group Inc. | — | — | — | 157.34% | -20.78% | |
| PepsiCo Inc. | 49.04% | 51.96% | 47.48% | 52.92% | 49.47% | |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | |
| ROE, Sector | ||||||
| Food, Beverage & Tobacco | 120.39% | 117.44% | 106.01% | 118.96% | 77.88% | |
| ROE, Industry | ||||||
| Consumer Staples | 37.55% | 38.86% | 35.45% | 35.90% | 22.50% | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).
1 2023 Calculation
ROE = 100 × Net income attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company ÷ Equity attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company
= 100 × 10,714 ÷ 25,941 = 41.30%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders’ equity. | Coca-Cola Co. ROE deteriorated from 2021 to 2022 but then improved from 2022 to 2023 not reaching 2021 level. |
Return on Assets (ROA)
Coca-Cola Co., ROA calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Net income attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company | 10,714) | 9,542) | 9,771) | 7,747) | 8,920) | |
| Total assets | 97,703) | 92,763) | 94,354) | 87,296) | 86,381) | |
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||
| ROA1 | 10.97% | 10.29% | 10.36% | 8.87% | 10.33% | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| ROA, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Altria Group Inc. | 21.08% | 15.60% | 6.26% | 9.42% | -2.62% | |
| PepsiCo Inc. | 9.03% | 9.67% | 8.25% | 7.66% | 9.31% | |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | 11.96% | 14.67% | 22.06% | 17.98% | 16.76% | |
| ROA, Sector | ||||||
| Food, Beverage & Tobacco | 11.83% | 11.73% | 10.83% | 10.05% | 8.61% | |
| ROA, Industry | ||||||
| Consumer Staples | 9.02% | 9.75% | 8.82% | 8.60% | 5.79% | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).
1 2023 Calculation
ROA = 100 × Net income attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company ÷ Total assets
= 100 × 10,714 ÷ 97,703 = 10.97%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. | Coca-Cola Co. ROA deteriorated from 2021 to 2022 but then improved from 2022 to 2023 exceeding 2021 level. |