Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL) Change In Receivables: CHF-43 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:CL Colgate-Palmolive Co XSWX:CL
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Price CHF74.91
GF Value CHF75.54
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Colgate-Palmolive Co Change In Receivables?

Colgate-Palmolive Co XSWX:CL +0.58% 88 Change In Receivables is CHF-43 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF75.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Colgate-Palmolive Co's change in receivables for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-169 Mil. It means Colgate-Palmolive Co's Accounts Receivable increased by CHF169 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

Colgate-Palmolive Co's change in receivables for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-13 Mil. It means Colgate-Palmolive Co's Accounts Receivable increased by CHF13 Mil from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .

Colgate-Palmolive Co's Accounts Receivable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,487 Mil.

Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed. Colgate-Palmolive Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.38.

In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Apple Inc's Accounts Receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Colgate-Palmolive Co's liquidation value for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-9,707 Mil.

Colgate-Palmolive Co  (XSWX:CL) Change In Receivables Explanation

1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.

Colgate-Palmolive Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=1487.21/4191.585*91
=32.38

2. In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Colgate-Palmolive Co's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:

Colgate-Palmolive Co's liquidation value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Liquidation Value
=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities+(0.75 * Accounts Receivable)+(0.5 * Total Inventories)
=1051.046-12694.425+0.75 * 1487.21+0.5 * 1642.308
=-9,707

* 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 Receivables Related Terms

Colgate-Palmolive Co Change In Receivables Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Colgate-Palmolive Co's Change In Receivables 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 Receivables Chart

Colgate-Palmolive Co Annual Data
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Change In Receivables
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Colgate-Palmolive Co Quarterly Data
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Colgate-Palmolive Co Change In Receivables Calculation

Change In Accounts Receivable relative to the previous period. It is any increase or decrease in the cash a company is owed by its customers.

Change In Receivables 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 CHF-43 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Change In Receivables →
What does a Change In Receivables of CHF-43 Mil mean?
Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL) has a Change In Receivables of CHF-43 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's Change In Receivables too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Change In Receivables is CHF-43 Mil. Overall, Colgate-Palmolive Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colgate-Palmolive Co's Change In Receivables compare to KVUE and KMB?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Change In Receivables of CHF-43 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 Receivables for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Change In Receivables depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Change In Receivables 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 Receivables mean?
A high Change In Receivables can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Change In Receivables is CHF-43 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF75.54, compared to a current price of CHF74.91 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Receivables is CHF-43 Mil. Colgate-Palmolive Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Receivables calculated?
Change In Receivables is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL), the current Change In Receivables is CHF-43 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 (XSWX:CL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colgate-Palmolive Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF74.91 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF75.54. GuruFocus considers Colgate-Palmolive Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CL:

  • Change In Receivables: CHF-43 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF75.54 vs. price of CHF74.91 (0.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 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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