Colgate-Palmolive CoFRA:CPA +1.37%84 Net Margin % is 12.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 13.74. 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. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks better than 80.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colgate-Palmolive Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CPA'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.93 Med: 13.74 Max: 16.36
Current: 10.04
FRA:CPA's Net Margin % is ranked better than 80.17% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs FRA:CPA: 10.04
Colgate-Palmolive Co (FRA:CPA) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Colgate-Palmolive Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Colgate-Palmolive Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colgate-Palmolive Co's Net Margin % 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.
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Colgate-Palmolive Co's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive Co's Net Margin % 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.
Colgate-Palmolive Co (FRA:CPA) has a Net Margin % of 12.13% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 13.74. Over the past decade, Colgate-Palmolive Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 9.93 to 16.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #387 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's Net Margin % too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Net Margin % of 12.13% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 13.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.93 to a high of 16.36. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 12.13% is 247.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #387 out of 1952 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 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colgate-Palmolive Co's Net Margin % compare to KVUE and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #387 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This places Colgate-Palmolive Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 12.13% is 247.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Colgate-Palmolive Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 9.93 to 16.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.74 vs. the industry median of 3.50, 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 Net Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.50, based on 1,952 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Net Margin % of 12.13% is 247.1% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Net Margin % is 12.13%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 13.74. 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 Net Margin % is 12.13%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 13.74 and 247.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.50. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (FRA:CPA), the current Net Margin % is 12.13% 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:
Net Margin %: 12.13% (12% below median its 10-year median of 13.74)
GF Value™: €83.02 vs. price of €81.36 (2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 247.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#387 of 1952)
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.
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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