Colgate-Palmolive CoCHIX:CPAD 84 ROA % is 15.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 16.87. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CPAD with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €70.13. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,990 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks better than 88.29% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Colgate-Palmolive Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,235 Mil.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €14,157 Mil. Therefore, Colgate-Palmolive Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.79%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colgate-Palmolive Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CPAd'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.6 Med: 16.87 Max: 20.29
Current: 12.34
During the past 13 years, Colgate-Palmolive Co's highest ROA % was 20.29%. The lowest was 11.60%. And the median was 16.87%.
CHIX:CPAd's ROA % is ranked better than 88.29% of 1990
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.275
vs CHIX:CPAd: 12.34
Colgate-Palmolive Co (CHIX:CPAd) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive Co's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Colgate-Palmolive Co (CHIX:CPAD) has a ROA % of 15.79% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.87. Over the past decade, Colgate-Palmolive Co's ROA % has ranged from 11.60 to 20.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #233 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's ROA % too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current ROA % of 15.79% is near median its 10-year median of 16.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.60 to a high of 20.29. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.28. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 15.79% is 382.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #233 out of 1990 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, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colgate-Palmolive Co's ROA % compare to KVUE and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #233 out of 1990 companies for ROA %. This places Colgate-Palmolive Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.28. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 15.79% is 382.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Colgate-Palmolive Co's own ROA % has ranged from 11.60 to 20.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.87 vs. the industry median of 3.28, 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 ROA % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.28, based on 1,990 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current ROA % of 15.79% is 382.1% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current ROA % is 15.79%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.87. 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 ROA % of 15.79%. The stock's GF Value™ is €70.13, compared to a current price of €68.72 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 15.79%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.87 and 382.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.28. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (CHIX:CPAD), the current ROA % is 15.79% 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 (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 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €70.13.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CPAD:
ROA %: 15.79% (near median its 10-year median of 16.87)
GF Value™: €70.13 vs. price of €68.72 (2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 382.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#233 of 1990)
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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