CL Colgate Palmolive PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The PE ratio for Colgate Palmolive stock stands at 25.01 as of Jul 23, 2025. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $3.55 and the stock price of $88.79 per share. A decrease of 9% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 27.5 of the last four quarters.
CL PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Colgate Palmolive has been 30.31. The current 25.01 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 history chart
Colgate Palmolive PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 49.78% in 2015
Maximum annual decrease: -45.15% in 2016
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.75 | -10.18% | $90.91 | $3.53 |
| 2023 | 28.67 | -22.49% | $79.71 | $2.78 |
| 2022 | 36.99 | 10.95% | $78.79 | $2.13 |
| 2021 | 33.34 | 22.8% | $85.34 | $2.56 |
| 2020 | 27.15 | 8.86% | $85.51 | $3.15 |
| 2019 | 24.94 | 15.62% | $68.84 | $2.76 |
| 2018 | 21.57 | -34.24% | $59.52 | $2.76 |
| 2017 | 32.8 | 37.35% | $75.45 | $2.3 |
| 2016 | 23.88 | -45.15% | $65.44 | $2.74 |
| 2015 | 43.54 | 49.78% | $66.62 | $1.53 |
| 2014 | 29.07 | 7.43% | $69.19 | $2.38 |
| 2013 | 27.06 | 34.63% | $65.21 | $2.41 |
| 2012 | 20.1 | 8.36% | $52.27 | $2.6 |
| 2011 | 18.55 | 2.94% | $46.2 | $2.49 |
| 2010 | 18.02 | -0.39% | $40.19 | $2.23 |
Colgate Palmolive PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 26.39 | 2.49% | $93.7 | $3.55 |
| Dec 2024 | 25.75 | -13.42% | $90.91 | $3.53 |
| Sep 2024 | 29.74 | 5.72% | $103.81 | $3.49 |
| Jun 2024 | 28.13 | -0.99% | $97.04 | $3.45 |
| Mar 2024 | 28.41 | -0.91% | $90.05 | $3.17 |
| Dec 2023 | 28.67 | -22.18% | $79.71 | $2.78 |
| Sep 2023 | 36.84 | -13.44% | $71.11 | $1.93 |
| Jun 2023 | 42.56 | 8.74% | $77.04 | $1.81 |
| Mar 2023 | 39.14 | 5.81% | $75.15 | $1.92 |
| Dec 2022 | 36.99 | 21.12% | $78.79 | $2.13 |
| Sep 2022 | 30.54 | -11.96% | $70.25 | $2.3 |
| Jun 2022 | 34.69 | 10.72% | $80.14 | $2.31 |
| Mar 2022 | 31.33 | -6.03% | $75.83 | $2.42 |
| Dec 2021 | 33.34 | 38.51% | $85.34 | $2.56 |
| Sep 2021 | 24.07 | -5.31% | $75.58 | $3.14 |
CL Price vs fair value
You can ether set your own Fair P/E multiple or use one of the automatically calculated Fair P/E multiples.
Fair P/E calculation
PE Ratio is an attempt to estimate a fair PE ratio of a stock based on its earnings and growth rate.
This formula is a modified version of the classic Graham-Dodd Formula (V= EPS x (8.5+2g)), originally developed by Benjamin Graham, to calculate the fair price of a stock based on its earnings and growth rate.
The formula we have created is an adaptation of this approach, designed to maintain a balance between simplicity and growth sensitivity.
It is calculated using the following formula:
IF g < 5: Fair PE = b
IF g >= 5: Fair PE = m × g
Here’s what each part of the formula means:
g: Growth is calculated as the average of the three-year average EPS growth rate and the one-year EPS growth rate (annually). This approach provides a balanced measure of growth by factoring in both the long-term growth trend and the most recent annual growth performance. If one of the growth metrics is not available, the remaining metric is used to determine growth. The fair P/E value is capped at 100 to prevent distortions caused by extreme EPS growth rates, such as those resulting from large percentage increases from a low base.
m: This is the long term historical median PEG (Price/Earnings to Growth) ratio of the overall market. It serves as a benchmark, adjusting the Fair PE based on typical market conditions.
b: Base PE (static value set to 8). If the company's growth rate is less than 5, the Fair PE is set at a conservative baseline of 8. This is because declining companies generally deserve a lower PE ratio.
Fixed vs Dynamic
Fixed: The Fair PE ratio for all data points is calculated using a single, constant average EPS growth rate, determined based on the most recent period. This means that the same growth rate is applied to all historical data points. Dynamic: The Fair PE ratio for each historical data point is calculated using the trailing average EPS growth rate specific to that point in time. This means that for each data point, the corresponding trailing EPS growth rate is used, ensuring that the Fair PE ratio reflects the growth conditions that were relevant at that specific point in history.
CL average PE ratio chart
CL's current PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE vs average
CL PE vs peers
CL's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stock CHD, but it is higher than PG's and KMB's. Colgate Palmolive's current PE ratio of 25.01 is lower than the average of its peers, which is 26.61.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| KMB Kimberly Clark Corp | 17.33 | $42.38B |
| CLX Clorox Co | 23.47 | $16.2B |
| PG PROCTER & GAMBLE Co | 24.5 | $371.09B |
| CL Colgate Palmolive Co | 25.01 | $71.96B |
| CHD Church & Dwight Co Inc | 41.13 | $23.9B |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Colgate Palmolive's PE ratio?
As of Jul 23, 2025, CL stock has a price to earnings ratio of 25.01.
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 32.11.
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 30.48.
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 (Jul 23, 2025), Colgate Palmolive's share price is $88.79. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $3.55. Therefore, Colgate Palmolive's PE ratio for today is 25.01. PE RATIO(25.01) = STOCK PRICE($88.79) / TTM EPS($3.55)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.