COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO (CPA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:CPA - US1941621039 - Common Stock
68.85 EUR
-0.44 (-0.64%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CPA. CPA was compared to 13 industry peers in the Household Products industry. CPA has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. CPA is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CPA had positive earnings in the past year.
CPA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CPA has been profitable.
CPA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 16.60%, CPA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 339.60%, CPA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CPA has a better Return On Invested Capital (29.23%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CPA is significantly above the industry average of 18.29%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (29.23%) for CPA is above the 3 year average (26.58%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.6% | ||
| ROE | 339.6% | ||
| ROIC | 29.23% |
ROA(3y)14.46%
ROA(5y)14.94%
ROE(3y)728.51%
ROE(5y)580.79%
ROIC(3y)26.58%
ROIC(5y)26.1%
1.3 Margins
CPA has a better Profit Margin (14.46%) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CPA has remained more or less at the same level.
CPA has a Operating Margin of 21.44%. This is in the better half of the industry: CPA outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
CPA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CPA (60.14%) is better than 92.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.46% | ||
| GM | 60.14% |
OM growth 3Y-1.21%
OM growth 5Y-1.94%
PM growth 3Y4.95%
PM growth 5Y-0.96%
GM growth 3Y0.53%
GM growth 5Y0.34%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CPA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for CPA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
CPA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CPA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.41 indicates that CPA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CPA has a better Altman-Z score (6.41) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
CPA has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.45. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CPA would need 2.45 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.45, CPA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 8.54 is on the high side and indicates that CPA has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 8.54, CPA is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Although CPA does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 8.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.41 |
ROIC/WACC3.69
WACC7.91%
2.3 Liquidity
CPA has a Current Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that CPA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CPA has a better Current ratio (0.93) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
CPA has a Quick Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that CPA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CPA has a Quick ratio of 0.60. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPA outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
CPA does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.82% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, CPA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.87% on average per year.
CPA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.04%.
CPA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.08% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.82%
EPS 3Y3.91%
EPS 5Y4.87%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.04%
Revenue growth 3Y4.89%
Revenue growth 5Y5.08%
Sales Q2Q%1.95%
3.2 Future
CPA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.37% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CPA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.88% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.87%
EPS Next 2Y5.32%
EPS Next 3Y5.66%
EPS Next 5Y5.37%
Revenue Next Year0.84%
Revenue Next 2Y2.28%
Revenue Next 3Y2.63%
Revenue Next 5Y2.88%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.79, CPA is valued on the expensive side.
CPA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CPA is more expensive than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.98. CPA is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.97, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CPA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPA is valued a bit more expensive than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.79. CPA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CPA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CPA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CPA is cheaper than 84.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.45 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CPA does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of CPA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.47
PEG (5Y)4.47
EPS Next 2Y5.32%
EPS Next 3Y5.66%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CPA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.64%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
CPA's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.38.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, CPA has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.64% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CPA has a limited annual growth rate of 3.11%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.11%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
CPA pays out 62.40% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CPA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP62.4%
EPS Next 2Y5.32%
EPS Next 3Y5.66%
FRA:CPA (11/25/2025, 2:25:40 PM)
68.85
-0.44 (-0.64%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners86.03%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap55.65B
Revenue(TTM)20.10B
Net Income(TTM)2.91B
Analysts74
Price Target76.41 (10.98%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.64% |
Yearly Dividend1.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.11%
DP62.4%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.44%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.54%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.33%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)0.3%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.87%
Max EPS beat(4)2.94%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)0.62%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.68%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.06%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.91%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.35%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.35%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.08%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.56%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.75%
PT rev (1m)-7.14%
PT rev (3m)-7.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.89%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.75%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.34%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.97 | ||
| P/S | 3.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.01 | ||
| P/B | 75.09 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.45 |
EPS(TTM)3.16
EY4.59%
EPS(NY)3.45
Fwd EY5.01%
FCF(TTM)3.69
FCFY5.36%
OCF(TTM)4.3
OCFY6.24%
SpS21.53
BVpS0.92
TBVpS-5.07
PEG (NY)4.47
PEG (5Y)4.47
Graham Number8.07
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.6% | ||
| ROE | 339.6% | ||
| ROCE | 39.11% | ||
| ROIC | 29.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 33.73% | ||
| ROICexgc | 81.43% | ||
| OM | 21.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.46% | ||
| GM | 60.14% | ||
| FCFM | 17.13% |
ROA(3y)14.46%
ROA(5y)14.94%
ROE(3y)728.51%
ROE(5y)580.79%
ROIC(3y)26.58%
ROIC(5y)26.1%
ROICexc(3y)29.6%
ROICexc(5y)28.78%
ROICexgc(3y)61.47%
ROICexgc(5y)63.97%
ROCE(3y)35.89%
ROCE(5y)35.3%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.99%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.74%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.87%
OM growth 3Y-1.21%
OM growth 5Y-1.94%
PM growth 3Y4.95%
PM growth 5Y-0.96%
GM growth 3Y0.53%
GM growth 5Y0.34%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 8.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.45 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 94.38% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.84% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 15.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.69% | ||
| Profit Quality | 118.44% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.41 |
F-Score5
WACC7.91%
ROIC/WACC3.69
Cap/Depr(3y)114.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)104.56%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.43%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.21%
Profit Quality(3y)119.71%
Profit Quality(5y)121.85%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.82%
EPS 3Y3.91%
EPS 5Y4.87%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y4.87%
EPS Next 2Y5.32%
EPS Next 3Y5.66%
EPS Next 5Y5.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.04%
Revenue growth 3Y4.89%
Revenue growth 5Y5.08%
Sales Q2Q%1.95%
Revenue Next Year0.84%
Revenue Next 2Y2.28%
Revenue Next 3Y2.63%
Revenue Next 5Y2.88%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.62%
EBIT growth 3Y3.62%
EBIT growth 5Y3.04%
EBIT Next Year14.23%
EBIT Next 3Y8.24%
EBIT Next 5Y6.18%
FCF growth 1Y34.86%
FCF growth 3Y8.74%
FCF growth 5Y4.85%
OCF growth 1Y22.3%
OCF growth 3Y7.29%
OCF growth 5Y5.56%
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO / CPA.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CPA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CPA.DE.
What is the valuation status of COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO (CPA.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO (CPA.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO?
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO (CPA.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO (CPA.DE) is 21.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 75.09.
Can you provide the financial health for CPA stock?
The financial health rating of COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO (CPA.DE) is 8 / 10.