Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28)
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 35.30 (historical range: 20.95–36.79, median: 25.95), placing it at the 92th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 3.54 (range: 3.03–4.50, 43th percentile — near its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 83.31 (range: 17.97–86.53, 92th percentile).
Colgate-Palmolive Company appears overvalued relative to its own historical valuation range, trading at elevated multiples across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 35.30 | 20.95 | 25.95 | 36.79 | 92th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 3.54 | 3.03 | 3.58 | 4.50 | 43th | near its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 83.31 | 17.97 | 32.81 | 86.53 | 92th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.06 | 20th | expensive relative to its history |