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Colgate-Palmolive CoXSWX:CL +0.58%88 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 7.90. 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. Among 1,664 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks worse than 52.04% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Colgate-Palmolive Co's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -18.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Colgate-Palmolive Co was 37.90% per year. The lowest was -6.90% per year. And the median was 7.90% per year.
Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Colgate-Palmolive Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:CL vs KVUE, KMB, EL: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Colgate-Palmolive Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.70% mean?
Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.70% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 7.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #866 out of 1664 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.70% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 7.90. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.90. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 6.70% is 15.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #866 out of 1664 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to KVUE and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #866 out of 1664 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Colgate-Palmolive Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.90. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 6.70% is 15.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.90 vs. the industry median of 7.90, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.90, based on 1,664 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.70% is 15.2% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.70%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 7.90. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.70%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 7.90 and 15.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.90. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.70% 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:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 6.70% (15% below median its 10-year median of 7.90)
GF Value™: CHF75.54 vs. price of CHF74.91 (0.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#866 of 1664)
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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