Today I'll be looking at five of the personal products companies listed in the S&P500 index. I know there are many more companies producing toiletries and personal care products similar to the companies below, but I couldn't look at all of them in one article. It would be way too long.
These are quite popular companies for investors and there are plenty of financial websites with extensive articles about these five companies noting all the positive and negative aspects of the companies. Every investor should read as many of those articles as possible before investing his own hard earned money. I plan to read as many as I can, but first I wanted to look at the numbers for each of these companies in a format in which I can easily compare and contrast. It is only after doing this that I can best utilize my research time on the best candidates for consideration.
Below you will see information on Proctor and Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive, Kimberly-Clark, Estee Lauder, and Avon. Each of these deserve further research and analysis before investing. The information below, as well as the links to additional information, the company's websites, and price charts are a good starting point for further study. I'm pretty sure there's at least one great investment included here.
Below you will see information on Proctor and Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive, Kimberly-Clark, Estee Lauder, and Avon. Each of these deserve further research and analysis before investing. The information below, as well as the links to additional information, the company's websites, and price charts are a good starting point for further study. I'm pretty sure there's at least one great investment included here.
1. The Procter & Gamble Company manufactures and sells branded consumer packaged goods. The company operates through five segments: Beauty; Grooming; Health Care; Fabric Care and Home Care; and Baby, Feminine and Family Care. The Beauty segment offers antiperspirants and deodorants, cosmetics, personal cleansing, skin care, hair care and color, prestige, and professional salon products under the Head & Shoulders, Olay, Pantene, SK-II, and Wella brand names. The Grooming segment provides blades and razors, epilators, pre- and post-shave products, and electronic hair removal devices under the Braun, Fusion, Gillette, Mach3, and Prestobarba brand names. The Health Care segment offers toothbrush, toothpaste, and other oral care products; and gastrointestinal, rapid diagnostics, respiratory, vitamins/minerals/supplements, and other personal health care products. This segment markets its products under the Crest, Oral-B, and Vicks brand names. The Fabric Care and Home Care segment provides laundry additives, fabric enhancers, and laundry detergents; air care, dish care, and surface care products; batteries; and professional products. This segment sells its products under the Ariel, Dawn, Downy, Duracell, Febreze, Gain, and Tide brand names. The Baby, Feminine and Family Care segment offers feminine care and adult incontinence products; baby wipes, diapers, and pants; paper towels, tissues, and toilet papers under the Always, Bounty, Charmin, and Pampers brand names. The company markets its products through mass merchandisers, grocery stores, membership club stores, drug stores, department stores, salons, high-frequency stores, and e-commerce in approximately 180 countries worldwide. The Procter & Gamble Company was founded in 1837 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
(Summary) (Company) (Daily Chart)
(Summary) (Company) (Daily Chart)
| 12 May 2015 Price $79.95 1yr Target $88.65 Analysts 17 1yr Cap Gain 10.88% Dividend $2.65 Yield 3.31% 1yr Est Tot Return 14.19% 1yr DivGR 7.20% 3yr DivGR 7.18% 5yr DivGR 8.02% P/E 23.72 PEG 3.53 | Market Cap $216.90 Bil Beta 0.46 EPS (ttm) $3.37 Payout Ratio 78.63% EPS next yr $4.21 Forward P/E 19.00 Debt/Equity 0.53 ROA 6.40% ROE 13.70% ROI 11.70% Sales $78.11 Bil Income $9.60 Bil Profit Margin 12.29% |
2. Colgate-Palmolive Company manufactures and markets consumer products worldwide. It operates in two segments: Oral, Personal and Home Care; and Pet Nutrition. It offers oral care products, including toothpastes, toothbrushes, and mouthwashes, as well as pharmaceutical products for dentists and other oral health professionals; personal care products comprising liquid hand soaps, shower gels, bar soaps, deodorants, antiperspirants, shampoos, and conditioners; and home care products, such as dishwashing liquids, laundry and dishwashing detergents, household cleaners, oil soaps, bleaches, fabric conditioners, and other products. The company also offers pet nutrition products for everyday nutritional needs; a range of therapeutic products to manage disease conditions; and various products with natural ingredients. Its principal trademarks include Colgate, Palmolive, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet, Hill’s Prescription Diet, and Hill’s Ideal Balance. The company markets its pet nutrition products for dogs and cats through pet supply retailers and veterinarians. Colgate-Palmolive Company was founded in 1806 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
(Summary) (Company) (Daily Chart)
(Summary) (Company) (Daily Chart)
| 12 May 2015 Price $67.88 1yr Target $71.35 Analysts 17 1yr Cap Gain 5.11% Dividend $1.52 Yield 2.23% 1yr Est Tot Return 7.34% 1yr DivGR 6.76% 3yr DivGR 8.46% 5yr DivGR 10.54% P/E 26.83 PEG 3.34 | Market Cap $61.40 Bil Beta 0.42 EPS (ttm) $2.53 Payout Ratio 60.07% EPS next yr $3.17 Forward P/E 21.42 Debt/Equity 13.32 ROA 17.20% ROE 194.30% ROI 32.40% Sales $17.02 Bil Income $2.33 Bil Profit Margin 13.68% |
3. Kimberly-Clark Corporation manufactures and markets personal care, consumer tissue, and K-C professional products worldwide. It operates through three segments: Personal Care, Consumer Tissue, and K-C Professional. The Personal Care segment offers disposable diapers, training and youth pants, swimpants, baby wipes, feminine and incontinence care products, and other related products under the Huggies, Pull-Ups, Little Swimmers, GoodNites, DryNites, Kotex, U by Kotex, Intimus, Depend, Plenitud, Poise, and other brands. The Consumer Tissue segment provides facial and bathroom tissue, paper towels, napkins, and related products under the Kleenex, Scott, Cottonelle, Viva, Andrex, Scottex, Neve, and other brand names. The K-C Professional segment offers apparel, wipers, soaps, sanitizers, tissues, and towels under the Kleenex, Scott, WypAll, Kimtech, and Jackson Safety brands. The company sells its products directly to supermarkets, mass merchandisers, drugstores, warehouse clubs, variety and department stores, and other retail outlets, as well as through other distributors and e-commerce. It also sells products for away-from-home use through distributors and directly to manufacturing, lodging, office building, food service, and public facilities. Kimberly-Clark Corporation was founded in 1872 and is based in Dallas, Texas.
(Summary) (Company) (Daily Chart)
(Summary) (Company) (Daily Chart)
| 12 May 2015 Price $109.75 1yr Target $115.25 Analysts 12 1yr Cap Gain 5.01% Dividend $3.52 Yield 3.20% 1yr Est Tot Return 8.21% 1yr DivGR 3.70% 3yr DivGR 6.20% 5yr DivGR 6.96% P/E 29.27 PEG 4.57 | Market Cap $39.96 Bil Beta 0.20 EPS (ttm) $3.75 Payout Ratio 93.86% EPS next yr $6.18 Forward P/E 17.76 Debt/Equity 40.43 ROA 8.50% ROE 59.40% ROI 21.50% Sales $19.14 Bil Income $1.41 Bil Profit Margin 7.36% |
4. The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products worldwide. The company’s skin care products include moisturizers, serums, cleansers, toners, exfoliators, acne and oil correctors, sun care, and eye and body care products; and makeup products consist of face, eye, lip, and nail products, as well as related items, such as compacts, brushes, and other makeup tools. It also offers fragrances products for women and men in various forms, including eau de parfum sprays and colognes; lotions, powders, creams, candles, and soaps; and hair care products comprising hair color and styling products, shampoos, conditioners, and treatment and finishing sprays. The company sells its products under the Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Prescriptives, Lab Series, Origins, M•A•C, Bobbi Brown, La Mer, Donna Karan, Aveda, Jo Malone, Bumble and bumble, Darphin, Flirt!, GoodSkin Labs, Ojon, Smashbox, Aerin Beauty, and Osiao brand names. In addition, it operates as a licensee for fragrances, cosmetics, and/or related products for the Tommy Hilfiger, Donna Karan New York, DKNY, Kiton, Michael Kors, Tom Ford, Coach, Dr. Andrew Weil, Ermenegildo Zegna, Marni, Aerin, and Tory Burch brand names. The Estée Lauder Companies sell its products through department stores, specialty retailers, upscale perfumeries, pharmacies, salons, and spas, as well as through company and distributor-operated stores; own and authorized retailer Websites; stores on cruise ships; direct response television; in-flight and duty-free shops; and self-select outlets. The company was founded in 1946 and is based in New York City.
(Summary) (Company) (Daily Chart)
(Summary) (Company) (Daily Chart)
| 12 May 2015 Price $87.59 1yr Target $95.39 Analysts 18 1yr Cap Gain 8.90% Dividend $0.96 Yield 1.09% 1yr Est Tot Return 9.99% 1yr DivGR 13.51% 3yr DivGR 16.77% 5yr DivGR 25.02% P/E 28.44 PEG 3.05 | Market Cap $33.14 Bil Beta 1.23 EPS (ttm) $3.08 Payout Ratio 31.16% EPS next yr $3.31 Forward P/E 26.46 Debt/Equity 0.38 ROA 15.20% ROE 31.20% ROI 24.20% Sales $10.98 Bil Income $1.19 Bil Profit Margin 10.83% |
5. Avon Products, Inc. manufactures and markets beauty and related products worldwide. It offers beauty products, such as skincare, and personal care products, as well as fragrances and color cosmetics; and fashion and home products consisting of jewelry, watches, apparel, footwear, accessories, gift and decorative products, housewares, entertainment and leisure products, children’s products, and nutritional products. The company markets its products through direct selling and independent representatives. Avon Products, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
(Summary) (Company) (Daily Chart)
(Summary) (Company) (Daily Chart)
| 12 May 2015 Price $6.76 1yr Target $8.68 Analysts 11 1yr Cap Gain 28.40% Dividend $0.24 Yield 3.55% 1yr Est Tot Return 31.95% 1yr DivGR 0.00% 3yr DivGR -35.82% 5yr DivGR -22.17% P/E N/A PEG N/A | Market Cap $2.94 Bil Beta 1.40 EPS (ttm) $-0.84 Payout Ratio N/A EPS next yr $0.54 Forward P/E 12.54 Debt/Equity N/A ROA -9.50% ROE -99.90% ROI -5.20% Sales $8.46 Bil Income $-367.60 Mil Profit Margin N/A |
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