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Colgate-Palmolive Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colgate-Palmolive Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Colgate-Palmolive Co's highest Yield on Cost was 3.28. The lowest was 2.12. And the median was 2.71.
CHIX:CPAd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 3.415 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Colgate-Palmolive Co (CHIX:CPAd) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Colgate-Palmolive Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CHIX:CPAD vs KVUE, KMB, EL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Colgate-Palmolive Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Colgate-Palmolive Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Colgate-Palmolive Co (CHIX:CPAD) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 15, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Colgate-Palmolive Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.12 to 3.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #689 out of 1170 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.12 to a high of 3.28. Based on the distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #689 out of 1170 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Colgate-Palmolive Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colgate-Palmolive Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to KVUE and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #689 out of 1170 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Colgate-Palmolive Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.42. Historically, Colgate-Palmolive Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.12 to 3.28 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.42, based on 1,170 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. 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?
Colgate-Palmolive Co (CHIX:CPAD) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is €70.96, compared to a current price of €68.72 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Colgate-Palmolive Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (CHIX:CPAD), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 15, 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 (CHIX:CPAD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colgate-Palmolive Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €68.72 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €70.96.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CPAD:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: €70.96 vs. price of €68.72 (3.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CPAD 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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