Colgate-Palmolive CoCHIX:CPAD 84 Current Ratio is 1.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 1.08. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CPAD with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €69.99. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,988 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks worse than 79.68% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.02.
Colgate-Palmolive Co has a current ratio of 1.02. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colgate-Palmolive Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CPAd'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83 Med: 1.08 Max: 1.36
Current: 1.02
During the past 13 years, Colgate-Palmolive Co's highest Current Ratio was 1.36. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 1.08.
CHIX:CPAd's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 79.68% of 1988
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.73
vs CHIX:CPAd: 1.02
Colgate-Palmolive Co (CHIX:CPAd) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Colgate-Palmolive Co Current Ratio Related Terms
Colgate-Palmolive Co Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colgate-Palmolive Co's Current Ratio 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.
CHIX:CPAD vs KVUE, KMB, EL: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Colgate-Palmolive Co's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive Co's Current Ratio falls into.
* 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 Current Ratio of 1.02 as of Mar. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 1.08. Over the past decade, Colgate-Palmolive Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 1.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #1584 out of 1988 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 79.7%.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's Current Ratio too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Current Ratio of 1.02 is near median its 10-year median of 1.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 1.36. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Current Ratio is 1.73. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 1.02 is 41% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #1584 out of 1988 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Current Ratio compare to KVUE and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #1584 out of 1988 companies for Current Ratio. This places Colgate-Palmolive Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.73. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 1.02 is 41% below this benchmark. Historically, Colgate-Palmolive Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 1.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.08 vs. the industry median of 1.73, Colgate-Palmolive Co has consistently been below 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 Current Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Current Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.73, based on 1,988 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Current Ratio of 1.02 is 41% below 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Current Ratio is 1.02, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.08. 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 Current Ratio of 1.02. The stock's GF Value™ is €69.99, compared to a current price of €68.72 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.02, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.08 and 41% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.73. 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 Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (CHIX:CPAD), the current Current Ratio is 1.02 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 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €69.99.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CPAD:
Current Ratio: 1.02 (near median its 10-year median of 1.08)
GF Value™: €69.99 vs. price of €68.72 (1.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1584 of 1988)
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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