Colgate-Palmolive CoFRA:CPA +1.37%84 EBITDA Margin % is 20.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 24.86. GuruFocus rates FRA:CPA with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €83.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,953 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks better than 80.95% on this metric.
Colgate-Palmolive Co (FRA:CPA) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
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.
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Colgate-Palmolive Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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FRA:CPA vs KVUE, KMB, EL: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Colgate-Palmolive Co'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 Co EBITDA Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive Co'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 Co (FRA:CPA) has a EBITDA Margin % of 20.85% 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 Co and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 24.86. Over the past decade, Colgate-Palmolive Co's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 18.76 to 28.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #372 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 20.85% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 24.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.76 to a high of 28.50. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.99. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 20.85% is 131.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #372 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Colgate-Palmolive Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colgate-Palmolive Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to KVUE and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #372 out of 1953 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Colgate-Palmolive Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.99. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 20.85% is 131.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Colgate-Palmolive Co's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 18.76 to 28.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.86 vs. the industry median of 8.99, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.99, based on 1,953 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 Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 20.85% is 131.9% 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 Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 20.85%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 24.86. 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 (FRA:CPA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €83.02, compared to a current price of €81.36 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 20.85%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 24.86 and 131.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.99. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (FRA:CPA), the current EBITDA Margin % is 20.85% 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 (FRA:CPA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colgate-Palmolive Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €81.36 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €83.02.
GuruFocus considers Colgate-Palmolive Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CPA:
EBITDA Margin %: 20.85% (16% below median its 10-year median of 24.86)
GF Value™: €83.02 vs. price of €81.36 (2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 131.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#372 of 1953)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CPA 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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