Colgate-Palmolive Co's total inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,804 Mil. Colgate-Palmolive Co's average total inventories from the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 to the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,770 Mil.
In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, inventory is only considered worth half of its book value. Colgate-Palmolive Co's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-13.70.
Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 88.99.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.03.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.38.
Colgate-Palmolive Co (FRA:CPA) Total Inventories Explanation
Inventory control is an important part of business operation. If a company does not have enough inventory, it may not be able to meet customers' required delivery time. If it has too much inventory, the cost of holding the inventory can be high.
1. In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), inventory is only considered worth half of its book value.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is
4. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
Manufacturers with durable competitive advantages have the advantage that the products they sell do not change, and therefore will never become obsolete. Buffett likes this advantage.
When identifying manufacturers with durable competitive advantage, look for inventory and net earnings that rise correspondingly. This indicates that the company is finding profitable ways to increase sales which called for an increase in inventory.
Manufacturers with inventories that spike up and down are indicative of competitive industries subject to boom and bust.
Colgate-Palmolive Co Total Inventories Related Terms
Colgate-Palmolive Co Total Inventories Historical Data
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* 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 Total Inventories Calculation
Total Inventories includes the raw materials, work-in-process goods and completely finished goods of a company. It is a portion of a company's current assets.
Colgate-Palmolive Co (FRA:CPA) has a Total Inventories of €1,804 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total amount of inventory as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's Total Inventories too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Total Inventories is €1,804 Mil. Overall, Colgate-Palmolive Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colgate-Palmolive Co's Total Inventories compare to KVUE and KMB?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Total Inventories of €1,804 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Inventories for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Total Inventories depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Total Inventories 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 Total Inventories mean?
A high Total Inventories can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of inventory as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Total Inventories is €1,804 Mil. 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 (FRA:CPA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €83.02, compared to a current price of €81.36 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Inventories is €1,804 Mil. Colgate-Palmolive Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Inventories calculated?
Total Inventories is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (FRA:CPA), the current Total Inventories is €1,804 Mil as of Mar. 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 (FRA:CPA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colgate-Palmolive Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €81.36 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €83.02.
GuruFocus considers Colgate-Palmolive Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CPA:
Total Inventories: €1,804 Mil
GF Value™: €83.02 vs. price of €81.36 (2% below fair value)
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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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