Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL) Short-Term Debt: CHF28 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:CL Colgate-Palmolive Co XSWX:CL
88 GF Score
Price CHF74.91
GF Value CHF75.54
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Colgate-Palmolive Co Short-Term Debt?

Colgate-Palmolive Co XSWX:CL +0.58% 88 Short-Term Debt is CHF28 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF75.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Colgate-Palmolive Co's Short-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF28 Mil.

Colgate-Palmolive Co's quarterly Short-Term Debt increased from Sep. 2025 (CHF886 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF890 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2025 (CHF890 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (CHF28 Mil).

Colgate-Palmolive Co's annual Short-Term Debt increased from Dec. 2023 (CHF285 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CHF588 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (CHF588 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF890 Mil).

Colgate-Palmolive Co Short-Term Debt Explanation

Short-Term Debt represents the total amount of Long-Term Debt such as bank loans and commercial paper, which is due within one year.

Colgate-Palmolive Co Short-Term Debt Related Terms

Colgate-Palmolive Co Short-Term Debt Historical Data

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Colgate-Palmolive Co Short-Term Debt Chart

Colgate-Palmolive Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Short-Term Debt
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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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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Short-Term Debt →
What does a Short-Term Debt of CHF28 Mil mean?
Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL) has a Short-Term Debt of CHF28 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's Short-Term Debt too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Short-Term Debt is CHF28 Mil. Overall, Colgate-Palmolive Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colgate-Palmolive Co's Short-Term Debt compare to KVUE and KMB?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Short-Term Debt of CHF28 Mil 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 Short-Term Debt for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Short-Term Debt depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Short-Term Debt 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 Short-Term Debt mean?
A high Short-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Short-Term Debt is CHF28 Mil. 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 (XSWX:CL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF75.54, compared to a current price of CHF74.91 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Short-Term Debt is CHF28 Mil. Colgate-Palmolive Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Short-Term Debt calculated?
Short-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL), the current Short-Term Debt is CHF28 Mil 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 (XSWX:CL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colgate-Palmolive Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF74.91 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF75.54. GuruFocus considers Colgate-Palmolive Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CL:

  • Short-Term Debt: CHF28 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF75.54 vs. price of CHF74.91 (0.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX: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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