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Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Stock Grade

CL · Consumer Defensive

C
Grade updated: September 29, 2026
Computed by the GradeMyInvestments scoring model from revenue growth, profitability, balance-sheet strength, and analyst targets.
Market Cap
$69.2B
P/E Ratio
30.0
Revenue Growth (YoY)
+1.4%
Net Margin
10.5%
Return on Equity
3948.1%
Dividend Yield
2.9%

About Colgate-Palmolive Company's fundamentals

Colgate-Palmolive is a large-cap consumer staples company with a $69.2 billion market capitalization that generated modest revenue growth of 1.4% year-over-year, reflecting a mature business operating in stable household and personal products markets. The company maintains a net profit margin of 10.5% and offers a 2.9% dividend yield, though its P/E ratio of 30.0 is notably elevated relative to historical consumer goods averages. The reported return on equity of 3948.1% appears to reflect an accounting anomaly and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of capital efficiency.

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