Colgate-Palmolive CoBUE:CL +0.43%71 Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. 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 1,911 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks better than 73.47% on this metric.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
Colgate-Palmolive Co has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colgate-Palmolive Co's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:CL'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5 Med: 6 Max: 8
Current: 6
During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Colgate-Palmolive Co was 8. The lowest was 5. And the median was 6.
Colgate-Palmolive Co (BUE:CL) Piotroski F-Score Explanation
The developer of the system is Joseph D. Piotroski is relatively unknown accounting professor who shuns publicity and rarely gives interviews.
He graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in accounting in 1989, received an M.B.A. from Indiana University in 1994. Five years later, in 1999, after earning a Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Michigan, he became an associate professor of accounting at the University of Chicago.
He wanted to see if he can develop a system (using a simple nine-point scoring system) that can increase the returns of a strategy of investing in low price to book (referred to in the paper as high book to market) value companies.
What he found was something that exceeded his most optimistic expectations.
Buying only those companies that scored highest (8 or 9) on his nine-point scale, or F-Score as he called it, over the 20 year period from 1976 to 1996 led to an average out-performance over the market of 13.4%.
Even more impressive were the results of a strategy of investing in the highest F-Score companies (8 or 9) and shorting companies with the lowest F-Score (0 or 1).
Over the same period from 1976 to 1996 (20 years) this strategy led to an average yearly return of 23%, substantially outperforming the average S&P 500 index return of 15.83% over the same period.
Colgate-Palmolive Co Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Colgate-Palmolive Co Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colgate-Palmolive Co's Piotroski F-Score 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.
BUE:CL vs KVUE, KMB, EL: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Colgate-Palmolive Co's Piotroski F-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Piotroski F-Score 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 Piotroski F-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive Co's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive Co's Piotroski F-Score 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.
This Year (Mar26) TTM:
Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Net Income was 882114.272 + 998139.116 + -53705.093 + 903266.328 = ARS2,729,815 Mil. Cash Flow from Operations was 1049514.154 + 1712453.639 + 2109013.5 + 1044489.083 = ARS5,915,470 Mil. Revenue was 6066761.685 + 6967961.636 + 7591287.408 + 7444256.862 = ARS28,070,268 Mil. Gross Profit was 3643618.711 + 4140579.814 + 4566384.357 + 4510738.662 = ARS16,861,322 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar25)
to the end of this year (Mar26) was
(17746316.896 + 20740964.116 + 23782871.199 + 23702815.177 + 23224850.954) / 5 = ARS21839563.6684 Mil. Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar25) was ARS17,746,317 Mil. Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ARS11,097,871 Mil. Total Current Assets was ARS8,504,127 Mil. Total Current Liabilities was ARS8,297,186 Mil.
Net Income was 654610.491 + 700518.469 + 746390.007 + 735565.487 = ARS2,837,084 Mil.
Revenue was 4529438.935 + 4783866.29 + 4994450.05 + 5235307.399 = ARS19,543,063 Mil. Gross Profit was 2745602.961 + 2921836.872 + 3011820.03 + 3184252.332 = ARS11,863,512 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Mar24)
to the end of last year (Mar25) was
(13961067.737 + 14757839.789 + 15943686.299 + 16206460.162 + 17746316.896) / 5 = ARS15723074.1766 Mil. Total Assets at the begining of last year (Mar24) was ARS13,961,068 Mil. Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ARS7,004,929 Mil. Total Current Assets was ARS6,197,939 Mil. Total Current Liabilities was ARS7,314,079 Mil.
*Note: If the latest quarterly/semi-annual/annual total assets data is 0, then we will use previous quarterly/semi-annual/annual data for all the items in the balance sheet.
Profitability
Question 1. Return on Assets (ROA)
Net income before extraordinary items for the year divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.
Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Net Income (TTM) was 2,729,815.
==> Positive ==> Score 1.
Question 2. Cash Flow Return on Assets (CFROA)
Net cash flow from operating activities (operating cash flow) divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.
Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 5,915,470.
==> Positive ==> Score 1.
Question 3. Change in Return on Assets
Compare this year's return on assets (1) to last year's return on assets.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's return on assets of this year was 0.15382429. Colgate-Palmolive Co's return on assets of last year was 0.203214.
==> Last year is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Colgate-Palmolive Co's gearing of this year was 0.50815444. Colgate-Palmolive Co's gearing of last year was 0.44551903.
==> Last year is lower than this year ==> Score 0.
Question 6. Change in Working Capital (Liquidity)
Compare this year's current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) to last year's current ratio.
Score 1 if this year's current ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current ratio of this year was 1.02494102. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current ratio of last year was 0.84739834.
==> This year's current ratio is higher. ==> Score 1.
Question 7. Change in Shares in Issue
Compare the number of shares in issue this year, to the number in issue last year.
Score 0 if there is larger number of shares in issue this year, 1 otherwise.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's number of shares in issue this year was 268.367. Colgate-Palmolive Co's number of shares in issue last year was 271.667.
==> There is smaller number of shares in issue this year, or the same. ==> Score 1.
Efficiency
Question 8. Change in Gross Margin
Compare this year's gross margin (Gross Profit divided by sales) to last year's.
Score 1 if this year's gross margin is higher, 0 if it's lower.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's gross margin of this year was 0.60068261. Colgate-Palmolive Co's gross margin of last year was 0.60704468.
==> Last year's gross margin is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 9. Change in asset turnover
Compare this year's asset turnover (total sales for the year divided by total assets at the beginning of the year) to last year's asset turnover ratio.
Score 1 if this year's asset turnover ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower
Colgate-Palmolive Co's asset turnover of this year was 1.58175174. Colgate-Palmolive Co's asset turnover of last year was 1.39982579.
==> This year's asset turnover is higher. ==> Score 1.
Evaluation
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Colgate-Palmolive Co has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
Colgate-Palmolive Co (BUE:CL) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Colgate-Palmolive Co's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #507 out of 1911 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 26.5%.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 8.00. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 6 is 20% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #507 out of 1911 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 Piotroski F-Score compare to KVUE and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #507 out of 1911 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This puts Colgate-Palmolive Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 6 is 20% above this benchmark. Historically, Colgate-Palmolive Co's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, 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 Piotroski F-Score for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.00, based on 1,911 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Piotroski F-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Piotroski F-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 6 is 20% 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 Piotroski F-Score mean?
A high Piotroski F-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 20% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.00. 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 Piotroski F-Score calculated?
Piotroski F-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (BUE:CL), the current Piotroski F-Score is 6 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:
Piotroski F-Score: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
GF Value™: ARS48,010.40 vs. price of ARS47,140.00 (1.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#507 of 1911)
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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