Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) — Stock Score Summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 77/100 based on Quality (73/100), Value (23/100), and Momentum (64/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. While Colgate-Palmolive is a high-quality consumer defensive business with strong pricing power, it lacks a powerful, unpriced macro tailwind over the next 18 months. It is a stable compounder but does not offer the asymmetric, high-velocity upside we seek.

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products giant, manufacturing and marketing a diverse portfolio of oral care, personal care, home care, and pet nutrition products. The company boasts iconic, globally recognized brands like Colgate and Palmolive, which, combined with its vast international distribution network and strong brand loyalty, provide a significant competitive moat. It holds a dominant market share in the oral care segment worldwide.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$86.70
Market Cap$73.3B
P/E (TTM)32.98
P/E (Forward)21.06
Price/Book470.17
Return on Equity363.6%
Return on Invested Capital35.1%
Debt/Equity1640.54
Gross Margin60.1%
Operating Margin20.9%
Revenue Growth8.4%
Dividend Yield2.5%
Free Cash Flow$3.3B

Colgate-Palmolive Company operates in the Household & Personal Products industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colgate-Palmolive Company’s (CL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) is 77/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (73), Value (23), and Momentum (64) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Colgate-Palmolive Company have an economic moat?
Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) has a Quality factor score of 73/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Company a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 77/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Colgate-Palmolive Company in?
Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Household & Personal Products industry (United States).
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