Colgate-Palmolive Co (BUE:CL) Moat Score: 8/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


BUE:CL Colgate-Palmolive Co BUE:CL
73 GF Score
Price ARS47,740.00
GF Value ARS48,864.76
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Colgate-Palmolive Co Moat Score?

Colgate-Palmolive Co BUE:CL +0.21% 73 Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates BUE:CL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS48,864.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,054 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks better than 99.81% on this metric.

Colgate-Palmolive Co has the Moat Score of 8, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Colgate-Palmolive Co has Wide Moat: Colgate-Palmolive has a robust wide moat due to its strong brand, global market leadership, and significant customer loyalty. Its economies of scale and pricing power further solidify its durable competitive advantages.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Colgate-Palmolive Co might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Colgate-Palmolive Co  (BUE:CL) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Colgate-Palmolive Co Moat Score Related Terms

BUE:CL vs KVUE, KMB, EL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Colgate-Palmolive Co's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat 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 Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 8 mean?
Colgate-Palmolive Co (BUE:CL) has a Moat Score of 8 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #4 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's Moat Score too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Moat Score is 8. Based on the distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #4 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Colgate-Palmolive Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colgate-Palmolive Co's Moat Score compare to KVUE and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #4 out of 2054 companies for Moat Score. This places Colgate-Palmolive Co in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Moat Score is 8. 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 ARS48,864.76, compared to a current price of ARS47,740.00 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 8. Colgate-Palmolive Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (BUE:CL), the current Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 01, 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 ARS47,740.00 is trading 2.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS48,864.76. GuruFocus considers Colgate-Palmolive Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:CL:

  • Moat Score: 8
  • GF Value™: ARS48,864.76 vs. price of ARS47,740.00 (2.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs

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.

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.
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