Colgate-Palmolive Company

As of June 30, 2026, Colgate-Palmolive Company carries a market capitalization of 55.06B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 60.57B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Colgate-Palmolive Company's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 30, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, Colgate-Palmolive Company has 800.19M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 33.60. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.25, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 288.82.

As of June 30, 2026, Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 19.87 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 3.56 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 23.95 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 16.15, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 60.57B versus a market cap of 55.06B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, Colgate-Palmolive Company maintains a current ratio of 1.03, meaning it holds 1.0x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 1,388.16, indicating moderate leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 14.80 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Colgate-Palmolive Company posted a return on equity (ROE) of 434.33, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 24.49 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 11.89, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 23.04, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 504,498.22 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 33,700.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 3.87 indicates how many times Colgate-Palmolive Company sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Colgate-Palmolive Company recorded 630.92M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 26.55, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 2.38B, leaving 1.65B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on September 14, 2026, Colgate-Palmolive Company's stock has declined approximately 3.82% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 67.78, while the 200-day moving average is 61.71.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Colgate-Palmolive Company generated 17.00B in revenue and converted that into 1.65B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 2.17. EBITDA reached 3.05B, while operating income came in at 3.28B.

As of June 30, 2026, Colgate-Palmolive Company holds 1.11B in cash and equivalents against 6.35B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 5.24B. Total book value stands at 190.65M, with working capital of 129.25M providing operational flexibility.

Colgate-Palmolive Company produced 3.60B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Colgate-Palmolive Company posted a gross margin of 60.42, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 19.28 and net profit margin of 9.68 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Colgate-Palmolive Company paid dividends of 1.83 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 79.74 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 6.49, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 5.58, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Colgate-Palmolive Company shareholders.

Colgate-Palmolive Company's most recent stock split took place on May 16, 2013 with a 1:2 split ratio.

As of June 30, 2026, Colgate-Palmolive Company has an Altman Z-Score of 8.47, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.