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Colgate-Palmolive CoXSWX:CL +0.58%88 EV-to-EBITDA is 21.18 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 17.33. 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 1,634 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks worse than 81.76% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Colgate-Palmolive Co's enterprise value is CHF66,006 Mil.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF3,117 Mil. Therefore, Colgate-Palmolive Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 21.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colgate-Palmolive Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:CL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.81 Med: 17.33 Max: 22.5
Current: 20.91
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Colgate-Palmolive Co was 22.50. The lowest was 13.81. And the median was 17.33.
XSWX:CL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 81.76% of 1634
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.075
vs XSWX:CL: 20.91
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Colgate-Palmolive Co's share price for today is CHF74.91.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 CHF2.054.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Colgate-Palmolive Co's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Enterprise Value is CHF66,006 Mil.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's EBITDA 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 CHF3,117 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-EBITDA of 21.18 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co. This is 22% above median its historical median of 17.33. Over the past decade, Colgate-Palmolive Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 13.81 to 22.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #1336 out of 1634 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 81.8%.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 21.18 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 17.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.81 to a high of 22.50. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.08. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 21.18 is 133.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #1336 out of 1634 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-EBITDA compare to KVUE and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #1336 out of 1634 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Colgate-Palmolive Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.08. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 21.18 is 133.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Colgate-Palmolive Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 13.81 to 22.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.33 vs. the industry median of 9.08, 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-EBITDA for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.08, based on 1,634 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 21.18 is 133.4% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 21.18, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 17.33. 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-EBITDA is 21.18, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 17.33 and 133.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.08. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 21.18 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-EBITDA: 21.18 (22% above median its 10-year median of 17.33)
GF Value™: CHF75.54 vs. price of CHF74.91 (0.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 133.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1336 of 1634)
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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