Colgate-Palmolive Co (FRA:CPA) ROCE %: 38.10% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:CPA Colgate-Palmolive Co FRA:CPA
84 GF Score
Price €81.36
GF Value €83.02
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Colgate-Palmolive Co ROCE %?

Colgate-Palmolive Co FRA:CPA +1.37% 84 ROCE % is 38.10% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Colgate-Palmolive Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.10%.

Colgate-Palmolive Co  (FRA:CPA) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Colgate-Palmolive Co ROCE % Related Terms

Colgate-Palmolive Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Colgate-Palmolive Co's ROCE % 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.

Colgate-Palmolive Co ROCE % Chart

Colgate-Palmolive Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Colgate-Palmolive Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Colgate-Palmolive Co ROCE % Calculation

Colgate-Palmolive Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=2840.404/( ( (15323.93 - 5499.845) + (13945.82 - 5852.462) )/ 2 )
=2840.404/( (9824.085+8093.358)/ 2 )
=2840.404/8958.7215
=31.71 %

Colgate-Palmolive Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=3300.84/( ( (13945.82 - 5852.462) + (14367.65 - 5132.91) )/ 2 )
=3300.84/( ( 8093.358 + 9234.74 )/ 2 )
=3300.84/8664.049
=38.10 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 38.10% mean?
Colgate-Palmolive Co (FRA:CPA) has a ROCE % of 38.10% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's ROCE % too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current ROCE % is 38.10%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROCE % is 8.78. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 38.10% is 334.2% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to KVUE and KMB?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's ROCE % of 38.10% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.78. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 38.10% is 334.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROCE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.78, based on 1,938 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current ROCE % of 38.10% is 334.2% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROCE % is 8.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current ROCE % is 38.10%. 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 ROCE % is 38.10% and 334.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.78. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (FRA:CPA), the current ROCE % is 38.10% 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:

  • ROCE %: 38.10%
  • GF Value™: €83.02 vs. price of €81.36 (2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 334.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median

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.

Colgate-Palmolive Co Business Description

Address 300 Park Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10022
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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