Colgate-Palmolive Company PE Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
34.93
Stock Price
$90.13
EPS (TTM)
$2.58
Forward PE
22.30
How It's Calculated
34.93 = $90.13 ÷ $2.58
What This Means
Colgate-Palmolive Company's PE ratio of 34.9 is above average, suggesting investors expect strong future earnings growth.
About Colgate-Palmolive Company
Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in Household & Personal Products. With a market capitalization of about $72.12B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $90.13, within a 52-week range of $74.55 to $99.33 (-9.3% from the high, +20.9% from the low). Beta of 0.30 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 10.0%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
The PE ratio is one of the most widely cited valuation multiples. For Colgate-Palmolive Company, it reflects how much investors pay today for each dollar of trailing earnings. High-growth Consumer Defensive names often carry elevated PE ratios when the market prices in faster future profits, while mature companies with stable cash flows may trade at lower multiples even in the same sector.
Sector Comparison
Among Consumer Defensive names on our S&P 100 coverage, Colgate-Palmolive Company's PE ratio of 34.93 can be compared with peers such as WMT (40.76), COST (49.76), KO (24.85). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Consumer Defensive stocks.
Key Takeaways
- CL is grouped in the Consumer Defensive sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.30 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 10.0% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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PEG Ratio
1.61
Sector
Consumer Defensive
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does CL's PE ratio mean?
The PE ratio shows how much investors pay per dollar of trailing earnings for Colgate-Palmolive Company. A trailing PE of 34.93 means the market is pricing the stock at 34.93 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Consumer Defensive peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 34.93 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Consumer Defensive names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as MO (14.53), TGT (16.79), PG (21.02) offer context. CL's PE of 34.93 should be read with growth, margins, and balance-sheet risk — high PE can mean strong growth expectations; low PE can mean value or weaker outlook.
How often is this PE updated?
StockCalc refreshes CL metrics on U.S. trading days; this page shows data as of June 01, 2026. PE moves with price daily and with EPS when companies report earnings.
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