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Colgate-Palmolive Co's change in inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-35 Mil. It means Colgate-Palmolive Co's inventory
increased by €35 Mil
from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
Colgate-Palmolive Co's change in inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was €93 Mil. It means Colgate-Palmolive Co's inventory
declined by €93 Mil
from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .
Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 88.99.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.03.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.38.
Colgate-Palmolive Co (CHIX:CPAd) Change In Inventory Explanation
1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in is calculated as:
3. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * 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.
Colgate-Palmolive Co Change In Inventory Related Terms
Colgate-Palmolive Co Change In Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colgate-Palmolive Co's Change In Inventory can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * 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.
Colgate-Palmolive Co Change In Inventory Calculation
Change In Inventory is the difference between last period's ending inventory and the current period's ending inventory.
Change In Inventory for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €132 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * 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.
Colgate-Palmolive Co (CHIX:CPAD) has a Change In Inventory of €132 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's Change In Inventory too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Change In Inventory is €132 Mil. Overall, Colgate-Palmolive Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colgate-Palmolive Co's Change In Inventory compare to KVUE and KMB?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Change In Inventory of €132 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 Change In Inventory for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Change In Inventory depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Change In Inventory 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 Change In Inventory mean?
A high Change In Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Change In Inventory is €132 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 (CHIX:CPAD) has a current Change In Inventory of €132 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €71.43, compared to a current price of €68.72 — trading 3.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Inventory is €132 Mil. Colgate-Palmolive Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Inventory calculated?
Change In Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (CHIX:CPAD), the current Change In Inventory is €132 Mil as of Mar. 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 (CHIX:CPAD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colgate-Palmolive Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €68.72 is trading 3.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €71.43.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CPAD:
Change In Inventory: €132 Mil
GF Value™: €71.43 vs. price of €68.72 (3.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CPAD 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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