Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL) Debt-to-Asset : 0.48 (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:CL Colgate-Palmolive Co XSWX:CL
88 GF Score
Price CHF74.91
GF Value CHF75.54
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Colgate-Palmolive Co Debt-to-Asset?

Colgate-Palmolive Co XSWX:CL +0.58% 88 Debt-to-Asset is 0.48 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 Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF28 Mil. Colgate-Palmolive Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF6,249 Mil. Colgate-Palmolive Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease ObligationTotal Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF13,077 Mil. Colgate-Palmolive Co's debt to asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.48.

Colgate-Palmolive Co  (XSWX:CL) Debt-to-Asset Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-Asset, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Assets.

Colgate-Palmolive Co Debt-to-Asset Related Terms

Colgate-Palmolive Co Debt-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Colgate-Palmolive Co's Debt-to-Asset 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 Debt-to-Asset Chart

Colgate-Palmolive Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.52 0.59 0.55 0.53 0.52

Colgate-Palmolive Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.50 0.50 0.48 0.52 0.48

XSWX:CL vs KVUE, KMB, EL: Debt-to-Asset Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Colgate-Palmolive Co's Debt-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Asset 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 Debt-to-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive Co's Debt-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive Co's Debt-to-Asset falls into.


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Colgate-Palmolive Co Debt-to-Asset Calculation

Debt to Asset measures the financial leverage a company has.

Colgate-Palmolive Co's Debt-to-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-Asset=Total Debt / Total Assets
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Assets
=(984.172 + 5832.511) / 13013.377
=0.52

Colgate-Palmolive Co's Debt-to-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-Asset=Total Debt / Total Assets
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Assets
=(28.343 + 6248.8) / 13077.053
=0.48

* 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 Debt-to-Asset →
What does a Debt-to-Asset of 0.48 mean?
Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL) has a Debt-to-Asset of 0.48 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's Debt-to-Asset too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.48. 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 Debt-to-Asset compare to KVUE and KMB?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Debt-to-Asset of 0.48 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 Debt-to-Asset for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Debt-to-Asset depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Debt-to-Asset 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 Debt-to-Asset mean?
A high Debt-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.48. 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 Debt-to-Asset is 0.48. 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 Debt-to-Asset calculated?
Debt-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL), the current Debt-to-Asset is 0.48 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:

  • Debt-to-Asset: 0.48
  • 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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