Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.85%.
The industry rank for Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:CL's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 68.76% of 1831
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.02
vs BUE:CL: 24.85
Colgate-Palmolive Co (BUE:CL) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Colgate-Palmolive Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Colgate-Palmolive Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 RORE % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
Colgate-Palmolive Co (BUE:CL) has a 3-Year RORE % of 24.85 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #1259 out of 1831 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 24.85. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.02. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 24.85 is 312.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #1259 out of 1831 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Colgate-Palmolive Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to KVUE and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #1259 out of 1831 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Colgate-Palmolive Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.02. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 24.85 is 312.8% 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 3-Year RORE % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.02, based on 1,831 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 24.85 is 312.8% 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 RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 24.85. 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 ARS49,263.09, compared to a current price of ARS49,840.00 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 24.85 and 312.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.02. Colgate-Palmolive Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (BUE:CL), the current 3-Year RORE % is 24.85 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of ARS49,840.00 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS49,263.09.
GuruFocus considers Colgate-Palmolive Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:CL:
3-Year RORE %: 24.85
GF Value™: ARS49,263.09 vs. price of ARS49,840.00 (1.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 312.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1259 of 1831)
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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