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Colgate-Palmolive CoXSWX:CL -0.28%81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 525.29 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 446% above its 10-year median of 96.29. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF77.09. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,267 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks worse than 100% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colgate-Palmolive Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:CL'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.24 Med: 96.29 Max: 1061.11
Current: 533.95
During the past years, Colgate-Palmolive Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1061.11. The lowest was 34.24. And the median was 96.29.
XSWX:CL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 100% of 1267
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.26
vs XSWX:CL: 533.95
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF0.237. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is CHF0.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
Colgate-Palmolive Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Colgate-Palmolive Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colgate-Palmolive Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.
Colgate-Palmolive Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
XSWX:CL vs KVUE, KMB, EL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Colgate-Palmolive Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Colgate-Palmolive Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
* 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.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 525.29 mean?
Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 525.29 as of Aug. 29, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. This is 446% above median its historical median of 96.29. Over the past decade, Colgate-Palmolive Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 34.24 to 1,061.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #1267 out of 1267 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 525.29 is 446% above median its 10-year median of 96.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.24 to a high of 1,061.11. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 525.29 is 41589.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #1267 out of 1267 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 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colgate-Palmolive Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KVUE and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #1267 out of 1267 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Colgate-Palmolive Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 525.29 is 41589.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Colgate-Palmolive Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 34.24 to 1,061.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 96.29 vs. the industry median of 1.26, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.26, based on 1,267 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 525.29 is 41589.7% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 525.29, which is 446% above median its own 10-year median of 96.29. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 525.29. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF77.09, compared to a current price of CHF73.54 — trading 4.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 525.29, which is 446% above median its 10-year median of 96.29 and 41589.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.26. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 525.29 as of Aug. 29, 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 CHF73.54 is trading 4.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF77.09.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CL:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 525.29 (446% above median its 10-year median of 96.29)
GF Value™: CHF77.09 vs. price of CHF73.54 (4.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41589.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1267 of 1267)
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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