Colgate-Palmolive CoBUE:CL -0.98%73 3-Year ROIIC % is 57.30 as of Dec. 2025, which is 177% above its 10-year median of 20.72. GuruFocus rates BUE:CL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS49,175.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,829 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks better than 87.37% on this metric.
3-Year Return on Invested Incremental Capital (3-Year ROIIC %) measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 57.30%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
The industry rank for Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year ROIIC % or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:CL's 3-Year ROIIC % is ranked better than 87.37% of 1829
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.74
vs BUE:CL: 57.30
Colgate-Palmolive Co (BUE:CL) 3-Year ROIIC % Explanation
Return on Incremental Invested Capital (ROIIC) is an extension of Return on Investment Capital (ROIC). ROIC % tells investors how efficiently that profitability is earned per dollar of company capital. ROIIC narrows the focus even further and shows how profitable each additional unit of capital investment could be. ROIIC % is a more powerful metric than ROIC because it measures how much money the company can generate going forward on future capital investments.
High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
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It's important to keep in mind that when tracking ROIIC, the metric is better suited to forecasting the trend of future returns rather than measuring current return on investment.
Colgate-Palmolive Co 3-Year ROIIC % Related Terms
Colgate-Palmolive Co 3-Year ROIIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year ROIIC % 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.
BUE:CL vs KVUE, KMB, EL: 3-Year ROIIC % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year ROIIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year ROIIC % 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 3-Year ROIIC % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year ROIIC % 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.
** Annual data of NOPAT and Invested Capital was used to calculate 3-Year ROIIC %.
*** Please be aware that the ROIIC (Return on Invested Capital) calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.
Colgate-Palmolive Co (BUE:CL) has a 3-Year ROIIC % of 57.30 as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. This is 177% above median its historical median of 20.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #231 out of 1829 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 12.6%.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year ROIIC % too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current 3-Year ROIIC % of 57.30 is 177% above median its 10-year median of 20.72. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 2.74. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 57.30 is 1991.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #231 out of 1829 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 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year ROIIC % compare to KVUE and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #231 out of 1829 companies for 3-Year ROIIC %. This places Colgate-Palmolive Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 2.74. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 57.30 is 1991.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.72 vs. the industry median of 2.74, 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 3-Year ROIIC % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 3-Year ROIIC % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.74, based on 1,829 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year ROIIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year ROIIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current 3-Year ROIIC % of 57.30 is 1991.2% 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 3-Year ROIIC % mean?
A high 3-Year ROIIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year ROIIC % is 2.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current 3-Year ROIIC % is 57.30, which is 177% above median its own 10-year median of 20.72. 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 ARS49,175.04, compared to a current price of ARS48,280.00 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year ROIIC % is 57.30, which is 177% above median its 10-year median of 20.72 and 1991.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.74. 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 3-Year ROIIC % calculated?
3-Year ROIIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (BUE:CL), the current 3-Year ROIIC % is 57.30 as of Dec. 2025. 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 ARS48,280.00 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS49,175.04.
GuruFocus considers Colgate-Palmolive Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:CL:
3-Year ROIIC %: 57.30 (177% above median its 10-year median of 20.72)
GF Value™: ARS49,175.04 vs. price of ARS48,280.00 (1.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1991.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#231 of 1829)
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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