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Colgate-Palmolive Co's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $12 Mil.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was $284 Mil.
It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement. Not by calculating the number changes in each periods' working capital (Total Current Assets minus Total Current Liabilities).
Colgate-Palmolive Co Change In Working Capital Related Terms
Colgate-Palmolive Co Change In Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colgate-Palmolive Co's Change In Working Capital 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 Working Capital Chart
Colgate-Palmolive Co Change In Working Capital Calculation
Change In Working Capital 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 $423 Mil.
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities.
Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement.
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net
(566)
(614)
(796)
Inventories
(1,667)
(2,759)
(3,727)
Accounts payable
531
1,061
2,687
Accrued liabilities
103
271
(935)
Accrued income taxes
(1,224)
981
994
For 2014-01-31, add all the items under 2014 collum together, Change in Working Capital was (566) + (1,667) + 531 + 103 + (1,224) = $ (2,823) 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.
What does a Change In Working Capital of $423 Mil mean?
Colgate-Palmolive Co (CL) has a Change In Working Capital of $423 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Change in Working Capital is the difference between current assets less current liabilities between the current period and the past period. View historical data for Colgate-Palmolive Co.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's Change In Working Capital too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Change In Working Capital is $423 Mil. Overall, Colgate-Palmolive Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colgate-Palmolive Co's Change In Working Capital compare to KVUE and KMB?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Change In Working Capital of $423 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 Working Capital for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Change In Working Capital 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 Working Capital mean?
A high Change In Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Working Capital is the difference between current assets less current liabilities between the current period and the past period. View historical data for Colgate-Palmolive Co. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Change In Working Capital is $423 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 (CL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $94.99, compared to a current price of $91.44 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is $423 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 Change In Working Capital calculated?
Change In Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (CL), the current Change In Working Capital is $423 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 (CL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colgate-Palmolive Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $91.44 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $94.99.
GuruFocus considers Colgate-Palmolive Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CL:
Change In Working Capital: $423 Mil
GF Value™: $94.99 vs. price of $91.44 (3.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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