Colgate-Palmolive CoBUE:CL +0.43%71 FCF Yield % is 5.11 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 4.25. GuruFocus rates BUE:CL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS48,010.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,984 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks better than 63.36% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Colgate-Palmolive Co FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colgate-Palmolive Co's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Colgate-Palmolive Co's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
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Colgate-Palmolive Co FCF Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive Co's FCF Yield % 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 (BUE:CL) has a FCF Yield % of 5.11 as of Jun. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 4.25. Over the past decade, Colgate-Palmolive Co's FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.79 to 5.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #727 out of 1984 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's FCF Yield % too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current FCF Yield % of 5.11 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 4.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.79 to a high of 5.80. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median FCF Yield % is 2.14. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 5.11 is 138.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #727 out of 1984 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Colgate-Palmolive Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colgate-Palmolive Co's FCF Yield % compare to KVUE and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #727 out of 1984 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Colgate-Palmolive Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.14. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 5.11 is 138.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Colgate-Palmolive Co's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.79 to 5.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.25 vs. the industry median of 2.14, 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 FCF Yield % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Yield % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.14, based on 1,984 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current FCF Yield % of 5.11 is 138.8% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current FCF Yield % is 5.11, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 4.25. 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 (BUE:CL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS48,010.40, compared to a current price of ARS47,140.00 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 5.11, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 4.25 and 138.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.14. Colgate-Palmolive Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (BUE:CL), the current FCF Yield % is 5.11 as of Jun. 27, 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 (BUE:CL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colgate-Palmolive Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ARS47,140.00 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS48,010.40.
GuruFocus considers Colgate-Palmolive Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:CL:
FCF Yield %: 5.11 (20% above median its 10-year median of 4.25)
GF Value™: ARS48,010.40 vs. price of ARS47,140.00 (1.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 138.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#727 of 1984)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE: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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