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Colgate-Palmolive CoXSWX:CL 81 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 26.40% as of Jun. 2026, which is 164% above its 10-year median of 10.00. 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. Among 1,203 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks better than 65.75% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Colgate-Palmolive Co's average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 16.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 26.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Free Cash Flow per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Colgate-Palmolive Co was 27.30% per year. The lowest was -12.00% per year. And the median was 10.00% per year.
Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL) 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Explanation
Free Cash Flow per Share is the amount of Free Cash Flow per outstanding share of the company's stock. Free Cash Flow is considered one of the most important parameters to measure a company's earnings power by value investors because it is not subject to estimates of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (DDA). However, when we look at the Free Cash Flow, we should look from a long term perspective, because any year's Free Cash Flow can be drastically affected by the spending on Property, Plant, & Equipment (PPE) of the business in that year. Over the long term, Free Cash Flow should give pretty good picture on the real earnings power of the company. It's used in the calculation of Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %.
Colgate-Palmolive Co 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:CL vs KVUE, KMB, EL: 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year FCF Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Colgate-Palmolive Co 3-Year FCF Growth Rate vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate falls into.
Colgate-Palmolive Co 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Free Cash Flow per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 26.40% mean?
Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL) has a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 26.40% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. View historical data for Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. This is 164% above median its historical median of 10.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #412 out of 1203 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 26.40% is 164% above median its 10-year median of 10.00. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 9.10. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 26.40% is 190.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #412 out of 1203 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 3-Year FCF Growth Rate compare to KVUE and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #412 out of 1203 companies for 3-Year FCF Growth Rate. This puts Colgate-Palmolive Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 9.10. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 26.40% is 190.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.00 vs. the industry median of 9.10, Colgate-Palmolive Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year FCF Growth Rate for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.10, based on 1,203 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year FCF Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 26.40% is 190.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year FCF Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year FCF Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. View historical data for Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 9.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 26.40%, which is 164% above median its own 10-year median of 10.00. 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 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 26.40%. 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 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 26.40%, which is 164% above median its 10-year median of 10.00 and 190.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.10. 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 3-Year FCF Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year FCF Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL), the current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 26.40% 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:
3-Year FCF Growth Rate: 26.40% (164% above median its 10-year median of 10.00)
GF Value™: CHF77.12 vs. price of CHF73.75 (4.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 190.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#412 of 1203)
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.
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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