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CompareEarnings: May 31, 2026

Colgate-Palmolive Company

Exchange: NYSESector: Consumer DefensiveIndustry: Household & Personal Products

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, Lady Speed Stick, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Murphy, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. The Company is recognized for its leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including its achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health through the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program, which has reached approximately 1.8 billion children and their families since 1991.

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Earnings per share grew at a 4.5% CAGR.

Current Price

$85.14

-0.32%

GoodMoat Value

$61.72

27.5% overvalued
Profile
Valuation (TTM)
Market Cap$68.63B
P/E32.20
EV$75.34B
P/B1270.90
Shares Out806.06M
P/Sales3.37
Revenue$20.38B
EV/EBITDA19.67

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Financial Statements

GoodMoat Analysis

Based on data as of March 26, 2026

Colgate-Palmolive exhibits moderate revenue growth and very strong free cash flow conversion, but its quality profile is mixed for a value investor. The balance sheet carries significant leverage, and the high P/E ratio suggests the market is pricing in perfection, leaving little margin of safety.

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Colgate-Palmolive's financial quality presents a nuanced picture. Revenue growth of 5.8% YoY is consistent but modest, falling below the double-digit threshold often associated with high-quality growth in the framework. The company's profitability is solid, with a 10.5% profit margin and a 16.2% operating margin, though we lack gross margin data to assess that key input cost pressure. Free cash flow generation is a clear strength, with a 5.3% FCF yield indicating healthy conversion of earnings to cash, which supports the reliable 2.65% dividend yield. However, the balance sheet is a point of concern. A Debt/Equity ratio of 147.9% is high and exceeds the framework's favourable threshold of low/zero debt (Debt/EBITDA < 1.0x), indicating significant financial leverage. The reported ROE of 3946.3% is an extreme outlier likely distorted by a very low or negative equity base due to share buybacks, making it an unreliable metric in this case. From a growth assessment perspective, the 5.8% growth is sustainable but not accelerating, and it operates in a mature market. For a value investor, the combination of moderate growth, high leverage, and a premium valuation (P/E of 32.3x) trading above the GoodMoat Target price suggests the stock's quality is adequate but priced with little room for error. Analysis based on data as of 2024-05-15.

CL Financial Data

EBITDA$3.83B
Revenue (TTM)$20.38B
Gross Profit (TTM)$12.25B
Gross Margin—
Operating Margin16.22%
ROE3946.30%
ROA13.05%
Debt/Equity147.93
Current Ratio0.83
FCF$3.63B
FCF Yield5.30%
Piotroski F-Score—
Rev/Share (TTM)$25.29
50-Day MA$90.95
200-Day MA$83.74
Shares Outstanding0.81B

CL Computed Insights

FCF$3.63B
FCF Growth Rate4.45%
EPS Growth (CAGR)4.45%
WACC10.00%

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CL Financial Statements & Data

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) financial data including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. This page provides a comprehensive view of Colgate-Palmolive Company's financial performance and position as a Consumer Defensive company.

Trailing twelve-month (TTM) revenue is $20.38B. Gross profit (TTM) is $12.25B. EBITDA is $3.83B. Earnings per share (EPS) is $2.63. The P/E ratio is 32.20. Market capitalization is $68.63B.

Free cash flow (FCF) is $3.63B. FCF growth rate is 4.45%. EPS growth CAGR is 4.45%. Weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is 10.00%.

Historical revenue data covers 7 years from FY19 to FY25. Net income history spans 7 years. Free cash flow and capital expenditure data spans 7 years. GoodMoat displays interactive charts for revenue, net income, FCF vs CAPEX, and cash-to-debt ratios to help investors identify financial trends.

Use Colgate-Palmolive Company's financial data to assess the company's earnings quality, balance sheet health, and cash generation. Compare key metrics across periods to identify trends before making investment decisions with GoodMoat's valuation tools.