Colgate-Palmolive (India)BOM:500830 +3.63%97 EBITDA Margin % is 32.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 31.04. GuruFocus rates BOM:500830 with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,460.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,948 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Colgate-Palmolive (India) ranks better than 94.35% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Colgate-Palmolive (India) EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Colgate-Palmolive (India) EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
BOM:500830 vs PG, CL, KVUE: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 (India) EBITDA Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s EBITDA Margin % 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 (India) (BOM:500830) has a EBITDA Margin % of 32.22% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive (India) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.04. Over the past decade, Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 23.93 to 34.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive (India) ranks #110 out of 1948 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 5.6%.
Is Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s EBITDA Margin % too high?
Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s current EBITDA Margin % of 32.22% is near median its 10-year median of 31.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.93 to a high of 34.95. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.00. Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s value of 32.22% is 258.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive (India) ranks #110 out of 1948 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Colgate-Palmolive (India) has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s EBITDA Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive (India) ranks #110 out of 1948 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Colgate-Palmolive (India) in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.00. Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s value of 32.22% is 258.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 23.93 to 34.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.04 vs. the industry median of 9.00, Colgate-Palmolive (India) 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.00, based on 1,948 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s current EBITDA Margin % of 32.22% is 258.2% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive (India) and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s current EBITDA Margin % is 32.22%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colgate-Palmolive (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colgate-Palmolive (India) (BOM:500830) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,460.43, compared to a current price of ₹2,071.00 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 32.22%, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.04 and 258.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.00. Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive (India) (BOM:500830), the current EBITDA Margin % is 32.22% 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 (India) (BOM:500830) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colgate-Palmolive (India) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹2,071.00 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,460.43.
GuruFocus considers Colgate-Palmolive (India) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500830:
EBITDA Margin %: 32.22% (near median its 10-year median of 31.04)
GF Value™: ₹2,460.43 vs. price of ₹2,071.00 (15.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 258.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#110 of 1948)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500830 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd is a personal care and oral care company. The company operates under a single reportable segment, Personal Care (including Oral Care), which includes soaps, cosmetics, toilet preparations, and other products. The company manufactures oral-care products, such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, whitening products, and mouthwash solutions. Personal care products include body wash, hand soaps, skincare, and hair care. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue within India and the rest from overseas markets.
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