Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL) Deferred Tax: CHF-85 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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XSWX:CL Colgate-Palmolive Co XSWX:CL
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GF Value CHF77.12
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What is Colgate-Palmolive Co Deferred Tax?

Colgate-Palmolive Co XSWX:CL 81 Deferred Tax is CHF-85 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF77.12. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Change In Deferred Tax represents future tax liability or asset, resulting from temporary differences between book (accounting) value of assets and liabilities, and their tax value. This arises due to differences between financial accounting for shareholders and tax accounting.

Colgate-Palmolive Co's change in deferred tax for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF2 Mil. Its change in deferred tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-85 Mil.

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Colgate-Palmolive Co Deferred Tax Historical Data

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Colgate-Palmolive Co Deferred Tax Calculation

Change In Deferred Tax represents future tax liability or asset, resulting from temporary differences between book (accounting) value of assets and liabilities, and their tax value. This arises due to differences between financial accounting for shareholders and tax accounting.

Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-85 Mil.


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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Deferred Tax →
What does a Deferred Tax of CHF-85 Mil mean?
Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL) has a Deferred Tax of CHF-85 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Change in Defered Tax is amount of deferred tax assets or liabilities due to temporary differences in financial and tax accounting. View historical data for Colgate-Palmolive Co.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's Deferred Tax too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Deferred Tax is CHF-85 Mil. Overall, Colgate-Palmolive Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colgate-Palmolive Co's Deferred Tax compare to KVUE and KMB?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Deferred Tax of CHF-85 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Deferred Tax for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Deferred Tax depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Deferred Tax should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Deferred Tax mean?
A high Deferred Tax can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Defered Tax is amount of deferred tax assets or liabilities due to temporary differences in financial and tax accounting. View historical data for Colgate-Palmolive Co. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Deferred Tax is CHF-85 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co stock overvalued right now?
Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL) has a current Deferred Tax of CHF-85 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF77.12, compared to a current price of CHF73.75 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Deferred Tax is CHF-85 Mil. Colgate-Palmolive Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Deferred Tax calculated?
Deferred Tax is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL), the current Deferred Tax is CHF-85 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colgate-Palmolive Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF73.75 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF77.12.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CL:

  • Deferred Tax: CHF-85 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF77.12 vs. price of CHF73.75 (4.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:CL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Colgate-Palmolive Co Business Description

Address 300 Park Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10022
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 40% of its total sales), the firm manufactures shampoos, shower gels, deodorants, and home care products sold in over 200 countries. International sales account for about 70% of its total business, including nearly half from emerging regions. It also owns specialty pet food maker Hill's (almost one-fourth of sales), which sells the majority of its products through veterinarians and specialty pet retailers.
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