Colgate-Palmolive Co PEG Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
PEG Ratio
4.77
PE Ratio (TTM)
35.01
EPS (TTM)
$2.58
Sector
Consumer products
How It's Calculated
4.77 = 35.01 ÷ Growth Rate
What This Means
Colgate-Palmolive Co's PEG ratio of 4.77 is above 2, suggesting the stock may be overvalued relative to its growth rate. Investors are paying a premium for each unit of earnings growth.
About Colgate-Palmolive Co
Colgate-Palmolive Co (CL) operates in the Consumer products sector, specifically in Consumer products. With a market capitalization of about $73.06B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $89.88, within a 52-week range of $74.55 to $99.33 (-9.5% from the high, +20.6% from the low). Beta of 0.33 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 PEG ratio adjusts the PE multiple for expected earnings growth, helping compare fast-growing and slow-growing names on a more equal footing. For Colgate-Palmolive Co, a PEG near 1 is often described as fairly valued relative to growth, though the growth estimate itself can change quickly with guidance revisions.
Sector Comparison
Among Consumer products names on our S&P 100 coverage, Colgate-Palmolive Co's PEG ratio of 4.77 can be compared with peers such as PG (4.14). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Consumer products stocks.
Key Takeaways
- CL is grouped in the Consumer products sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.33 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CL's PEG ratio?
PEG adjusts PE for expected earnings growth: PEG ≈ PE ÷ earnings growth rate. Colgate-Palmolive Co's PEG of 4.77 is a shorthand for growth-at-a-reasonable-price comparisons.
Does PEG suggest growth at a reasonable price?
PEG above 1.5 (4.77) may mean the market prices in high growth — or that growth estimates lag reality.
What are limitations of PEG for CL?
PEG depends on a single growth estimate, ignores balance sheet risk, and can mislead when earnings are volatile. Use it with PE, margins, and Consumer products peers — not as a standalone verdict.
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