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PART I General Development of the Business Colgate-Palmolive Company (together with its subsidiaries, “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company” or “Colgate-Palmolive”) is a caring, innovative growth company united behind our purpose to reimagine a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. To achieve our business and financial objectives and deliver peer-leading performance and total shareholder return, we are focused on driving organic sales growth; delivering consistent, compounded earnings per share growth; achieving operational efficiencies; and driving growth in free cash flow along with the efficient use of our balance sheet.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 20.4B | 20.4B | 20.1B | 19.5B | 18.0B | 17.4B |
| Net Income | 2.1B | 2.1B | 2.9B | 2.3B | 1.8B | 2.2B |
| EPS | $2.63 | $2.63 | $3.51 | $2.77 | $2.13 | $2.55 |
| Free Cash Flow | 3.6B | 3.6B | 3.5B | 3.0B | 1.9B | 2.8B |
| ROIC | 30.6% | 38.9% | 49.7% | 39.8% | 28.1% | 40.8% |
| Gross Margin | 60.1% | 60.1% | 60.5% | 58.2% | 57.0% | 59.6% |
| Debt/Equity | 168.57 | 168.57 | 40.57 | 14.07 | 21.86 | 11.90 |
| Dividends/Share | $2.25 | $2.08 | $2.48 | $1.91 | $1.86 | $1.79 |
| Operating Income | 3.3B | 3.3B | 4.3B | 4.0B | 2.9B | 3.3B |
| Operating Margin | 16.2% | 16.2% | 21.2% | 20.5% | 16.1% | 19.1% |
| ROE | 3948.1% | 3948.1% | 1362.7% | 377.7% | 445.1% | 355.7% |
| Shares Outstanding | 811M | 811M | 823M | 830M | 838M | 849M |
COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO passes 6 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO trades at 31.9x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 26.2x, suggesting it is currently Expensive relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 18.5x vs a median of 20.1x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 39.5% with a gross margin of 59.1%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 4.5%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +3.2%.
COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO (CL) has a current P/E ratio of 31.9, compared to its historical median P/E of 26.2. The stock is currently considered Expensive based on its historical valuation range.
COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO (CL) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 39.5%. This indicates strong capital allocation and a potential competitive advantage.
COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO (CL) has a market capitalization of $68.1B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
Yes, COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO (CL) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 2.68%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 1.78%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO (CL) appears expensive. The current P/E of 31.9 is 22% above its historical median of 26.2. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 0.6%.
COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO (CL) operates in the Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations industry, within the Consumer Defensive sector.
COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO (CL) reported annual revenue of $20.4 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO (CL) has a net profit margin of 10.5%. This is a healthy margin.
COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO (CL) generated $3.6 billion in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO (CL) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 168.57. This indicates higher leverage, which may increase financial risk.
COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO (CL) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.63 in its most recent fiscal year.
COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO (CL) has a return on equity (ROE) of 3948.1%. This indicates the company generates strong returns for shareholders.
COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO (CL) has a 5-year average gross margin of 59.1%. This high margin suggests strong pricing power and a potential competitive moat.
The Ledger Terminal provides 19 years of financial data for COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO (CL), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO (CL) has a book value per share of $0.07, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.