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Colgate-Palmolive Co (CHIX:CPAd) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Colgate-Palmolive Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Colgate-Palmolive Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colgate-Palmolive Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
CHIX:CPAD vs KVUE, KMB, EL: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Colgate-Palmolive Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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.
In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) interest expense data.
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.02% mean?
Colgate-Palmolive Co (CHIX:CPAD) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.02% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.02%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to KVUE and KMB?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.02% 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.02%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.02%. The stock's GF Value™ is €69.30, compared to a current price of €68.72 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.02%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (CHIX:CPAD), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.02% 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 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €69.30.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CPAD:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.02%
GF Value™: €69.30 vs. price of €68.72 (0.8% below fair value)
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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