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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Colgate-Palmolive Co's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $950 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,942 Mil.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's pretax margin was 17.72%.
During the past 13 years, Colgate-Palmolive Co's highest Pretax Margin was 24.60%. The lowest was 13.98%. And the median was 20.36%.
During the past 13 years, Colgate-Palmolive Co's highest Pretax Margin was 24.60%. The lowest was 13.98%. And the median was 20.36%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Colgate-Palmolive Co Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colgate-Palmolive Co's Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive Co's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive Co's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2,942 Mil.
* 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 (CL) has a Pre-Tax Income of $2,942 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Pre-Tax Income is $2,942 Mil. Overall, Colgate-Palmolive Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colgate-Palmolive Co's Pre-Tax Income compare to KVUE and KMB?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Pre-Tax Income of $2,942 Mil 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 Pre-Tax Income for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Pre-Tax Income is $2,942 Mil. 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 (CL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $94.99, compared to a current price of $90.21 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $2,942 Mil. Colgate-Palmolive Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (CL), the current Pre-Tax Income is $2,942 Mil as of Jun. 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 (CL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colgate-Palmolive Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $90.21 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $94.99.
GuruFocus considers Colgate-Palmolive Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CL:
Pre-Tax Income: $2,942 Mil
GF Value™: $94.99 vs. price of $90.21 (5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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