Colgate-Palmolive CoBUE:CL +0.43%71 PB Ratio is 62.02 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 191.08. GuruFocus rates BUE:CL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS48,336.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,896 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks worse than 100% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colgate-Palmolive Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:CL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 72.55 Med: 191.08 Max: 1479.7
Current: 505.23
During the past 13 years, Colgate-Palmolive Co's highest PB Ratio was 1479.70. The lowest was 72.55. And the median was 191.08.
BUE:CL's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 100% of 1896
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.33
vs BUE:CL: 505.23
During the past 12 months, Colgate-Palmolive Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -59.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -48.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -35.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Colgate-Palmolive Co was 248.90% per year. The lowest was -73.00% per year. And the median was -0.10% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Colgate-Palmolive Co (BUE:CL) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Colgate-Palmolive Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Colgate-Palmolive Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colgate-Palmolive Co's PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive Co's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Colgate-Palmolive Co (BUE:CL) has a PB Ratio of 62.02 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 191.08. Over the past decade, Colgate-Palmolive Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 72.55 to 1,479.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #1896 out of 1896 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's PB Ratio too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current PB Ratio of 62.02 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 191.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 72.55 to a high of 1,479.70. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 62.02 is 4563.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #1896 out of 1896 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Colgate-Palmolive Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colgate-Palmolive Co's PB Ratio compare to KVUE and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #1896 out of 1896 companies for PB Ratio. This places Colgate-Palmolive Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 62.02 is 4563.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Colgate-Palmolive Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 72.55 to 1,479.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 191.08 vs. the industry median of 1.33, 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 PB Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.33, based on 1,896 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current PB Ratio of 62.02 is 4563.2% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current PB Ratio is 62.02, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 191.08. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colgate-Palmolive Co (BUE:CL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS48,336.96, compared to a current price of ARS47,140.00 — trading 2.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 62.02, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 191.08 and 4563.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.33. Colgate-Palmolive Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (BUE:CL), the current PB Ratio is 62.02 as of Jun. 27, 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 ARS47,140.00 is trading 2.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS48,336.96.
GuruFocus considers Colgate-Palmolive Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:CL:
PB Ratio: 62.02 (68% below median its 10-year median of 191.08)
GF Value™: ARS48,336.96 vs. price of ARS47,140.00 (2.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4563.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1896 of 1896)
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.
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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