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Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colgate-Palmolive Co's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:CL'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.04 Med: 2.52 Max: 2.95
Current: 2.36
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Colgate-Palmolive Co was 2.95. The lowest was 2.04. And the median was 2.52.
XSWX:CL's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than 81.58% of 1319
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.01
vs XSWX:CL: 2.36
Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
73.75
/
31.888374868927
=
2.31
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Colgate-Palmolive Co Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colgate-Palmolive Co's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart
XSWX:CL vs KVUE, KMB, EL: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Colgate-Palmolive Co's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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 Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive Co's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive Co's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Colgate-Palmolive Co Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of CHF31.22 mean?
Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of CHF31.22 as of Aug. 28, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #1076 out of 1319 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 81.6%.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is CHF31.22. Based on the distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #1076 out of 1319 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 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colgate-Palmolive Co's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to KVUE and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #1076 out of 1319 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Colgate-Palmolive Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.01. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.01, based on 1,319 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is CHF31.22. 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 (XSWX:CL) has a current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of CHF31.22. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF77.12, compared to a current price of CHF73.75 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is CHF31.22. Colgate-Palmolive Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is CHF31.22 as of Aug. 28, 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 CHF73.75 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF77.12.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CL:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: CHF31.22
GF Value™: CHF77.12 vs. price of CHF73.75 (4.4% below fair value)
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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