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Colgate-Palmolive CoXSWX:CL +0.58%88 EV-to-EBIT is 25.31 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 19.78. 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 1,556 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks worse than 79.69% on this metric.
Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF59,619 Mil.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF2,608 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Colgate-Palmolive Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colgate-Palmolive Co's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Colgate-Palmolive Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Enterprise Value is CHF66,006 Mil.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF2,608 Mil.
* 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 (XSWX:CL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 25.31 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 19.78. Over the past decade, Colgate-Palmolive Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 15.70 to 26.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #1240 out of 1556 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 79.7%.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 25.31 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 19.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.70 to a high of 26.74. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.09. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 25.31 is 109.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #1240 out of 1556 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to KVUE and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #1240 out of 1556 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Colgate-Palmolive Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.09. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 25.31 is 109.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Colgate-Palmolive Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 15.70 to 26.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.78 vs. the industry median of 12.09, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.09, based on 1,556 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 25.31 is 109.4% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 25.31, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 19.78. 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 EV-to-EBIT is 25.31, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 19.78 and 109.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.09. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 25.31 as of Jul. 14, 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:
EV-to-EBIT: 25.31 (28% above median its 10-year median of 19.78)
GF Value™: CHF75.54 vs. price of CHF74.91 (0.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 109.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1240 of 1556)
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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