CL Colgate Palmolive PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The PE ratio for Colgate Palmolive stock stands at 26.6 as of Apr 1, 2025. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $3.53 and the stock price of $93.9 per share. A decrease of 5% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 28.0 of the last four quarters.

CL PE ratio history

How has CL's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Colgate Palmolive has been 30.3. The current 26.6 P/E ratio is 12% 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.

Today
26.6
Average
30.3
Median
27.67
Minimum
21.57
Maximum
47.83

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
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
Jun 2021 25.42 0.28% $81.35 $3.2

CL average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of CL for the past years

CL's current PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
32.86
5-year avg
30.37
10-year avg
30.3
15-year avg
27.54

CL PE vs peers

What is CL's PE ratio compared to its peers

CL's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks CHD and CLX, but it is higher than PG's and KMB's. Colgate Palmolive's current PE ratio of 26.6 is lower than the average of its peers, which is 32.84.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
KMB Kimberly Clark Corp 18.87 $47.44B
PG PROCTER & GAMBLE Co 26.48 $399.94B
CL Colgate Palmolive Co 26.6 $76.2B
CLX Clorox Co 40.19 $18.22B
CHD Church & Dwight Co Inc 45.8 $26.93B

Frequently asked questions

What is Colgate Palmolive's PE ratio?

As of Apr 1, 2025, CL stock has a price to earnings ratio of 26.6.

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 32.86.

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 30.37.

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 12% 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 (Apr 1, 2025), Colgate Palmolive's share price is $93.9. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $3.53. Therefore, Colgate Palmolive's PE ratio for today is 26.6. PE RATIO(26.6) = STOCK PRICE($93.9) / TTM EPS($3.53)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.