Colgate-Palmolive Company PEG Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
PEG Ratio
1.61
PE Ratio (TTM)
34.93
EPS (TTM)
$2.58
Sector
Consumer Defensive
How It's Calculated
1.61 = 34.93 ÷ Growth Rate
What This Means
Colgate-Palmolive Company's PEG ratio of 1.61 is in the fairly valued range. The stock's PE ratio is roughly in line with its expected earnings growth rate.
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 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 Company, 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 Defensive names on our S&P 100 coverage, Colgate-Palmolive Company's PEG ratio of 1.61 can be compared with peers such as WMT (4.56), COST (4.86), KO (4.05). 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CL's PEG ratio?
PEG adjusts PE for expected earnings growth: PEG ≈ PE ÷ earnings growth rate. Colgate-Palmolive Company's PEG of 1.61 is a shorthand for growth-at-a-reasonable-price comparisons.
Does PEG suggest growth at a reasonable price?
PEG above 1.5 (1.61) 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 Defensive peers — not as a standalone verdict.
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