Colgate-Palmolive Co (BUE:CL) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 46.79% (As of Mar. 2026)


BUE:CL Colgate-Palmolive Co BUE:CL
73 GF Score
Price ARS47,140.00
GF Value ARS48,010.40
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Colgate-Palmolive Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Colgate-Palmolive Co BUE:CL +0.43% 73 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 46.79% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BUE:CL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS48,010.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Colgate-Palmolive Co's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2,570.42%. Colgate-Palmolive Co's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 54.94. Colgate-Palmolive Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 46.79%.


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Colgate-Palmolive Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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Colgate-Palmolive Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Colgate-Palmolive Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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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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BUE:CL vs KVUE, KMB, EL: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Colgate-Palmolive Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Colgate-Palmolive Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Colgate-Palmolive Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=2,115.95% / 137.05
=15.44%

Colgate-Palmolive Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=2,570.42% / 54.94
=46.79%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 46.79% mean?
Colgate-Palmolive Co (BUE:CL) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 46.79% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 46.79%. Overall, Colgate-Palmolive Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colgate-Palmolive Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to KVUE and KMB?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 46.79% 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 46.79%. 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 ARS48,010.40, compared to a current price of ARS47,140.00 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 46.79%. Colgate-Palmolive Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (BUE:CL), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 46.79% 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 (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 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS48,010.40. GuruFocus considers Colgate-Palmolive Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:CL:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 46.79%
  • GF Value™: ARS48,010.40 vs. price of ARS47,140.00 (1.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs

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.


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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