Valuation check: CXU.DE's profit margin is 12.41%, below the Consumer Staples sector average of 20.29%.
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Church & Dwight , Inc. posts a profit margin of 12.41% as of September 2026. That compares with 12.74% in the prior-year period — down 2.6% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 20.29%. Comparing that reading with peers and prior periods is usually more useful than looking at the number in isolation.
In the prior comparable period, Church & Dwight , Inc.'s profit margin was 12.74%. The latest reading is 12.41% — a 2.6% year-over-year decrease (period ending September 2026). Use the history and growth charts on this page for a longer lookback.
For Consumer Staples stocks, a profit margin near 20.29% is typical. Church & Dwight , Inc.'s 12.41% is lower that level. That is roughly 38.9% below the sector mean. Whether that is a warning or an opportunity depends on growth outlook and other fundamentals shown elsewhere on Stockcircle.
Church & Dwight , Inc.'s profit margin moves when the underlying profit, equity, or asset base changes. Cost cuts, pricing power, buybacks, write-downs, and cyclical swings can all shift the percentage. The latest reading is 12.41% as of September 2026; use YoY and peer views to separate noise from signal.
Context for CXU.DE's profit margin usually means three checks: (1) trend versus prior periods, (2) level versus peers (average 20.29%), and (3) consistency with growth and profitability. This page covers the first two; Church & Dwight , Inc.'s other metric pages and overview cover the third.