Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1281 data points (2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16)
Since its founding in 1806, Colgate-Palmolive has grown into a leading player in the household and personal care industry. In addition to its namesake oral care line (which accounts for more than 4...
Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 36.81 (historical range: 20.95–47.11, median: 30.90), placing it at the 81th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 3.56 (range: 3.00–4.50, 44th percentile — near its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 26.01 (range: 15.65–26.34, 100th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16), Colgate-Palmolive Company's P/E ratio has contracted by 19% over the observed period (from an average of 34.4 to 27.9).
Colgate-Palmolive Company trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 36.81 | 30.90 | 81th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 3.56 | 3.62 | 44th | near its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 26.01 | 21.78 | 100th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 5.14% | 4.06% | 84th | cheap relative to its history |
Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Valuation & P/E History
Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations industry currently trading at $94.50 with a market capitalization of $75.3 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for CL based on 1281 data points covering 2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 36.81 is above the historical median of 30.90, placing CL at the 81th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 3.56 compares to a median of 3.62.
CL Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Colgate-Palmolive Company's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether CL is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests CL is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Colgate-Palmolive Company.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is CL Overvalued or Undervalued?
Colgate-Palmolive Company trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 75 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive CL is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full CL analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.CL trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.