Colgate-Palmolive Co (FRA:CPA) Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): -118.71% (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


FRA:CPA Colgate-Palmolive Co FRA:CPA
84 GF Score
Price €81.36
GF Value €83.02
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Colgate-Palmolive Co Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)?

Colgate-Palmolive Co FRA:CPA +1.37% 84 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -118.71% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CPA with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €83.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based).

Note: Discounted Earnings model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-06-25), Colgate-Palmolive Co's Predictability Rank is 2.5-Stars. Colgate-Palmolive Co's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Earnings model is €37.20 and current share price is €81.36. Consequently,

Colgate-Palmolive Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) using Discounted Earnings model is -118.71%.

FRA:CPA vs KVUE, KMB, EL: Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Colgate-Palmolive Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) falls into.


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Colgate-Palmolive Co Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Calculation

Colgate-Palmolive Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)
=(37.20-81.36)/37.20
=-118.71 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted Earnings model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Cash Flow model except earnings are used in the calculation instead of free cash flow.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -118.71% mean?
Colgate-Palmolive Co (FRA:CPA) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -118.71% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -118.71%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) compare to KVUE and KMB?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -118.71% 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -118.71%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -118.71%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (FRA:CPA), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -118.71% as of Jun. 25, 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:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): -118.71%
  • GF Value™: €83.02 vs. price of €81.36 (2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CPA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Colgate-Palmolive Co Business Description

Address 300 Park Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10022
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.
84GF Score

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