Colgate-Palmolive
Market Cap
US$69.1b
Last Updated
2021/04/18 23:10 UTC
Data Sources
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Executive Summary
Colgate-Palmolive Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells consumer products worldwide. More Details
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Risk Analysis
Snowflake Analysis
Established dividend payer with proven track record.
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Share Price & News
How has Colgate-Palmolive's share price performed over time and what events caused price changes?
Latest Share Price and Events
Stable Share Price: CL is less volatile than 75% of US stocks over the past 3 months, typically moving +/- 2% a week.
Volatility Over Time: CL's weekly volatility (2%) has been stable over the past year.
Market Performance
7 Day Return
1.2%
CL
0.7%
US Household Products
1.3%
US Market
1 Year Return
9.9%
CL
9.4%
US Household Products
53.9%
US Market
Return vs Industry: CL matched the US Household Products industry which returned 9.4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CL underperformed the US Market which returned 53.9% over the past year.
Shareholder returns
| CL | Industry | Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Day | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| 30 Day | 7.6% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
| 90 Day | -1.4% | 1.7% | 8.9% |
| 1 Year | 11.8%9.9% | 11.9%9.4% | 56.6%53.9% |
| 3 Year | 27.8%19.5% | 79.1%66.2% | 64.4%53.6% |
| 5 Year | 30.6%16.9% | 74.5%52.9% | 120.4%95.7% |
Long-Term Price Volatility Vs. Market
How volatile is Colgate-Palmolive's share price compared to the market and industry in the last 5 years?
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Here's Why I Think Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) Might Deserve Your Attention TodayValuation
Is Colgate-Palmolive undervalued compared to its fair value and its price relative to the market?
8.0%
Undervalued compared to fair value
Share Price vs. Fair Value
Below Fair Value: CL ($80.7) is trading below our estimate of fair value ($87.7)
Significantly Below Fair Value: CL is trading below fair value, but not by a significant amount.
Price To Earnings Ratio
PE vs Industry: CL is poor value based on its PE Ratio (25.7x) compared to the US Household Products industry average (20.2x).
PE vs Market: CL is poor value based on its PE Ratio (25.7x) compared to the US market (22.5x).
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
PEG Ratio: CL is poor value based on its PEG Ratio (7.1x)
Price to Book Ratio
PB vs Industry: CL is overvalued based on its PB Ratio (92.3x) compared to the US Household Products industry average (7.1x).
Future Growth
How is Colgate-Palmolive forecast to perform in the next 1 to 3 years based on estimates from 18 analysts?
3.6%
Forecasted annual earnings growth
Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: CL's forecast earnings growth (3.6% per year) is above the savings rate (2%).
Earnings vs Market: CL's earnings (3.6% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (18% per year).
High Growth Earnings: CL's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.
Revenue vs Market: CL's revenue (3.7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (9.3% per year).
High Growth Revenue: CL's revenue (3.7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: CL's Return on Equity is forecast to be very high in 3 years time (131.5%).
Past Performance
How has Colgate-Palmolive performed over the past 5 years?
1.0%
Historical annual earnings growth
Earnings and Revenue History
Quality Earnings: CL has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: CL's current net profit margins (16.4%) are higher than last year (15.1%).
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: CL's earnings have grown by 1% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: CL's earnings growth over the past year (13.8%) exceeds its 5-year average (1% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: CL earnings growth over the past year (13.8%) underperformed the Household Products industry 45.5%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: Whilst CL's Return on Equity (259.76%) is outstanding, this metric is skewed due to their high level of debt.
Financial Health
How is Colgate-Palmolive's financial position?
Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: CL's short term assets ($4.3B) do not cover its short term liabilities ($4.4B).
Long Term Liabilities: CL's short term assets ($4.3B) do not cover its long term liabilities ($10.4B).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: CL's debt to equity ratio (687.3%) is considered high.
Reducing Debt: CL had negative shareholder equity 5 years ago, but is now positive and has therefore improved.
Debt Coverage: CL's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (49.1%).
Interest Coverage: CL's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (23.1x coverage).
Balance Sheet
Dividend
What is Colgate-Palmolive current dividend yield, its reliability and sustainability?
2.18%
Current Dividend Yield
Dividend Yield vs Market
Notable Dividend: CL's dividend (2.18%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.24%).
High Dividend: CL's dividend (2.18%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (3.46%).
Stability and Growth of Payments
Stable Dividend: CL's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: CL's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Current Payout to Shareholders
Dividend Coverage: With its reasonable payout ratio (55.6%), CL's dividend payments are covered by earnings.
Future Payout to Shareholders
Future Dividend Coverage: CL's dividends in 3 years are forecast to be covered by earnings (55.9% payout ratio).
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Management
How experienced are the management team and are they aligned to shareholders interests?
1.8yrs
Average management tenure
CEO
Noel Wallace (56 yo)
2yrs
Tenure
US$14,364,118
Compensation
Mr. Noel R. Wallace serves as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Colgate-Palmolive Company since April 2, 2019 and has been its President since July 11, 2018. Mr. Wallace serves as Chairman of Colgate...
CEO Compensation Analysis
Compensation vs Market: Noel's total compensation ($USD14.36M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD11.15M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Noel's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
Leadership Team
Experienced Management: CL's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.8 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
Experienced Board: CL's board of directors are considered experienced (5.3 years average tenure).
Ownership
Who are the major shareholders and have insiders been buying or selling?
Insider Trading Volume
Insider Buying: Insufficient data to determine if insiders have bought more shares than they have sold in the past 3 months.
Recent Insider Transactions
Ownership Breakdown
Dilution of Shares: Shareholders have not been meaningfully diluted in the past year.
Top Shareholders
Company Information
Colgate-Palmolive Company's company bio, employee growth, exchange listings and data sources
Key Information
- Name: Colgate-Palmolive Company
- Ticker: CL
- Exchange: NYSE
- Founded: 1806
- Industry: Household Products
- Sector: Household
- Market Cap: US$69.144b
- Shares outstanding: 847.52m
- Website: https://www.colgatepalmolive.com
Number of Employees
Location
- Colgate-Palmolive Company
- 300 Park Avenue
- New York
- New York
- 10022-7499
- United States
Listings
Biography
Colgate-Palmolive Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells consumer products worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Oral, Personal and Home Care; and Pet Nutrition. Th...
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2021/04/18 23:10 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2021/04/16 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2020/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2020/12/31 |
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