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Colgate-Palmolive CoXSWX:CL +0.58%88 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 1.10. 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. Among 969 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks better than 88.13% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:CL'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.9 Med: 1.1 Max: 3.1
Current: 1.2
During the past 13 years, Colgate-Palmolive Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.10%. The lowest was -10.90%. And the median was 1.10%.
XSWX:CL's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 88.13% of 969
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: -0.7
vs XSWX:CL: 1.20
Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Colgate-Palmolive Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:CL vs KVUE, KMB, EL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Colgate-Palmolive Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.20 mean?
Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.20 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #115 out of 969 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.20 is near median its 10-year median of 1.10. Based on the distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #115 out of 969 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 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colgate-Palmolive Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to KVUE and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #115 out of 969 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Colgate-Palmolive Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.10. 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 (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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.10. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20 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:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.20 (near median its 10-year median of 1.10)
GF Value™: CHF75.54 vs. price of CHF74.91 (0.8% below fair value)
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.
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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