CL Colgate Palmolive PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Colgate Palmolive stock stands at 25.28 as of Jan 21, 2025. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $3.49 and the stock price of $88.23 per share. A decrease of 12% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 28.7 of the last four quarters.
CL PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Colgate Palmolive has been 30.33. The current 25.28 P/E ratio is 17% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, CL's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2016 quarter at 47.83, with a price of $74.14 and an EPS of $1.55. The Dec 2018 quarter marked the lowest point at 21.57, with a price of $59.52 and an EPS of $2.76.
Colgate Palmolive PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 49.78% in 2015
Maximum annual decrease: -45.15% in 2016
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28.67 | -22.49% |
| 2022 | 36.99 | 10.95% |
| 2021 | 33.34 | 22.8% |
| 2020 | 27.15 | 8.86% |
| 2019 | 24.94 | 15.62% |
| 2018 | 21.57 | -34.24% |
| 2017 | 32.8 | 37.35% |
| 2016 | 23.88 | -45.15% |
| 2015 | 43.54 | 49.78% |
| 2014 | 29.07 | 7.43% |
CL average PE ratio chart
CL's current PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
CL PE vs peers
CL's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks PG and CHD, but it is higher than KMB's. Colgate Palmolive's current PE ratio of 25.28 is lower than the average of its peers, which is 36.58.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| KMB Kimberly Clark Corp | 16.4 | $42.32B |
| CL Colgate Palmolive Co | 25.14 | $71.68B |
| PG PROCTER & GAMBLE Co | 27.93 | $390.65B |
| CHD Church & Dwight Co Inc | 47.35 | $26.21B |
| CLX Clorox Co | 55.37 | $19.74B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Colgate Palmolive's PE ratio?
As of Jan 21, 2025, CL stock has a price to earnings ratio of 25.28.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Colgate Palmolive (CL)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for CL stock is 33.37.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Colgate Palmolive (CL)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for CL stock is 30.21.
What is the highest PE ratio for CL?
Over the last ten years, the Sep 2016 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 47.83.
How does the current PE ratio for CL compare to its historical average?
CL's current price to earnings ratio is 17% below its 10-year historical average.
How is CL's PE ratio calculated (Colgate Palmolive PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Jan 21, 2025), Colgate Palmolive's share price is $88.23. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $3.49. Therefore, Colgate Palmolive's PE ratio for today is 25.28. PE RATIO(25.28) = STOCK PRICE($88.23) / TTM EPS($3.49)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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