Colgate-Palmolive CoCHIX:CPAD 84 Days Inventory is 88.99 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 87.03. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CPAD with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €70.34. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,864 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks worse than 56.49% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colgate-Palmolive Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CPAd'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 70.66 Med: 87.03 Max: 92.05
Current: 92.05
During the past 13 years, Colgate-Palmolive Co's highest Days Inventory was 92.05. The lowest was 70.66. And the median was 87.03.
CHIX:CPAd's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 56.49% of 1864
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.755
vs CHIX:CPAd: 92.05
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (99.04) to Mar. 2026 (88.99).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months 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
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.38.
Colgate-Palmolive Co (CHIX:CPAd) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. 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
three
months 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Colgate-Palmolive Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Colgate-Palmolive Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colgate-Palmolive Co's Days 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.
CHIX:CPAD vs KVUE, KMB, EL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Colgate-Palmolive Co's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive Co's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 88.99 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 87.03. Over the past decade, Colgate-Palmolive Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 70.66 to 92.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #1053 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 56.5%.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's Days Inventory too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Days Inventory of 88.99 is near median its 10-year median of 87.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 70.66 to a high of 92.05. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.76. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 88.99 is 7.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #1053 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Days Inventory compare to KVUE and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #1053 out of 1864 companies for Days Inventory. This places Colgate-Palmolive Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.76. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 88.99 is 7.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Colgate-Palmolive Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 70.66 to 92.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 87.03 vs. the industry median of 82.76, 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 Days Inventory for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.76, based on 1,864 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Days Inventory of 88.99 is 7.5% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Days Inventory is 88.99, which is near median its own 10-year median of 87.03. 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 Days Inventory of 88.99. The stock's GF Value™ is €70.34, compared to a current price of €68.72 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 88.99, which is near median its 10-year median of 87.03 and 7.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.76. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (CHIX:CPAD), the current Days Inventory is 88.99 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 2.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €70.34.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CPAD:
Days Inventory: 88.99 (near median its 10-year median of 87.03)
GF Value™: €70.34 vs. price of €68.72 (2.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1053 of 1864)
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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