Colgate-Palmolive CoCHIX:CPAD 84 OCF Yield % is 5.90 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 5.08. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CPAD with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €69.99. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,983 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks worse than 53.3% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Colgate-Palmolive Co OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colgate-Palmolive Co's OCF Yield % can be seen below:
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CHIX:CPAD vs KVUE, KMB, EL: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Colgate-Palmolive Co's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive Co's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive Co's OCF Yield % 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 (CHIX:CPAD) has a OCF Yield % of 5.90 as of Jun. 28, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 5.08. Over the past decade, Colgate-Palmolive Co's OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.83 to 6.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #1057 out of 1983 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's OCF Yield % too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current OCF Yield % of 5.90 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 5.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.83 to a high of 6.70. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median OCF Yield % is 6.69. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 5.90 is 11.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #1057 out of 1983 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Colgate-Palmolive Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colgate-Palmolive Co's OCF Yield % compare to KVUE and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #1057 out of 1983 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Colgate-Palmolive Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 6.69. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 5.90 is 11.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Colgate-Palmolive Co's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.83 to 6.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.08 vs. the industry median of 6.69, Colgate-Palmolive Co has consistently been below 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 OCF Yield % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median OCF Yield % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.69, based on 1,983 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current OCF Yield % of 5.90 is 11.8% below 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median OCF Yield % is 6.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current OCF Yield % is 5.90, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 5.08. 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 (CHIX:CPAD) has a current OCF Yield % of 5.90. The stock's GF Value™ is €69.99, compared to a current price of €68.72 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 5.90, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 5.08 and 11.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.69. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (CHIX:CPAD), the current OCF Yield % is 5.90 as of Jun. 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 (CHIX:CPAD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colgate-Palmolive Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €68.72 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €69.99.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CPAD:
OCF Yield %: 5.90 (16% above median its 10-year median of 5.08)
GF Value™: €69.99 vs. price of €68.72 (1.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1057 of 1983)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CPAD 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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