COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO (CPA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:CPA - US1941621039 - Common Stock
65.635 EUR
-0.35 (-0.54%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CPA. CPA was compared to 8 industry peers in the Household Products industry. While CPA belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CPA is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CPA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CPA had a positive cash flow from operations.
CPA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CPA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 16.65%, CPA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CPA has a Return On Equity of 414.39%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPA outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CPA (30.18%) is better 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 15.65%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (30.18%) for CPA is above the 3 year average (26.58%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.65% | ||
| ROE | 414.39% | ||
| ROIC | 30.18% |
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 Profit Margin of 14.55%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPA outperforms 87.50% 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 21.60%. This is in the better half of the industry: CPA outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
CPA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CPA (60.56%) is better than 87.50% 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 | 21.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.55% | ||
| GM | 60.56% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CPA is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for CPA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CPA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CPA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CPA has an Altman-Z score of 6.25. This indicates that CPA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CPA has a better Altman-Z score (6.25) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
CPA has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.60. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CPA would need 2.60 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CPA's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.60 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CPA outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
CPA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 10.18. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 10.18, CPA is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 10.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.25 |
ROIC/WACC3.8
WACC7.94%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.89 indicates that CPA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 0.89, CPA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
CPA has a Quick Ratio of 0.89. 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's Quick ratio of 0.57 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPA outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CPA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 2.82%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.87% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.31% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, CPA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.08% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.82%
EPS 3Y3.91%
EPS 5Y4.87%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.31%
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 7.20% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CPA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.13% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.88%
EPS Next 2Y5.41%
EPS Next 3Y5.64%
EPS Next 5Y7.2%
Revenue Next Year0.87%
Revenue Next 2Y2.35%
Revenue Next 3Y2.71%
Revenue Next 5Y3.13%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.77, CPA is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CPA indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CPA is more expensive than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.11. CPA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.01, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CPA.
62.50% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CPA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
CPA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.55.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CPA is valued a bit more expensive than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
CPA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CPA is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
CPA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.26
PEG (5Y)4.26
EPS Next 2Y5.41%
EPS Next 3Y5.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CPA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.72%.
CPA's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.12.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, CPA has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.72% |
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 61.95% 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.
DP61.95%
EPS Next 2Y5.41%
EPS Next 3Y5.64%
FRA:CPA (11/3/2025, 5:21:51 PM)
65.635
-0.35 (-0.54%)
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 Cap53.05B
Revenue(TTM)20.10B
Net Income(TTM)2.91B
Analysts74.48
Price Target79.36 (20.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.72% |
Yearly Dividend1.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.11%
DP61.95%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.31%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.33%
Max EPS beat(2)2.94%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)0.39%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.87%
Max EPS beat(4)2.94%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)1.21%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.57%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.1%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.67%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.35%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.35%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.83%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.59%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.73%
PT rev (1m)-3.47%
PT rev (3m)-7.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.75%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.01 | ||
| P/S | 3.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.64 | ||
| P/B | 87.31 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.99 |
EPS(TTM)3.16
EY4.81%
EPS(NY)3.45
Fwd EY5.26%
FCF(TTM)3.61
FCFY5.5%
OCF(TTM)4.2
OCFY6.4%
SpS21.42
BVpS0.75
TBVpS-5.25
PEG (NY)4.26
PEG (5Y)4.26
Graham Number7.31
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.65% | ||
| ROE | 414.39% | ||
| ROCE | 40.38% | ||
| ROIC | 30.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 34.77% | ||
| ROICexgc | 87.63% | ||
| OM | 21.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.55% | ||
| GM | 60.56% | ||
| FCFM | 16.85% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.14
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 10.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.6 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.45 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 92.13% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.75% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 15.54 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.74% | ||
| Profit Quality | 115.85% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.25 |
F-Score6
WACC7.94%
ROIC/WACC3.8
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 Y4.88%
EPS Next 2Y5.41%
EPS Next 3Y5.64%
EPS Next 5Y7.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.31%
Revenue growth 3Y4.89%
Revenue growth 5Y5.08%
Sales Q2Q%1.95%
Revenue Next Year0.87%
Revenue Next 2Y2.35%
Revenue Next 3Y2.71%
Revenue Next 5Y3.13%
EBIT growth 1Y0.51%
EBIT growth 3Y3.62%
EBIT growth 5Y3.04%
EBIT Next Year14.23%
EBIT Next 3Y8.24%
EBIT Next 5Y7.11%
FCF growth 1Y43.04%
FCF growth 3Y8.74%
FCF growth 5Y4.85%
OCF growth 1Y26.49%
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 5 / 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 20.77 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 87.31.
Can you provide the financial health for CPA stock?
The financial health rating of COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO (CPA.DE) is 5 / 10.