COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO (CPA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:CPA - US1941621039 - Common Stock
72.56 EUR
+0.18 (+0.25%)
Overall CPA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CPA against 12 industry peers in the Household Products industry. CPA scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CPA does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CPA was profitable.
- 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
- 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.
- CPA has a Return On Equity of 339.60%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPA outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- CPA's Return On Invested Capital of 29.23% is amongst the best of the industry. CPA outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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
- The Profit Margin of CPA (14.46%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
- CPA's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- CPA's Operating Margin of 21.44% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPA outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
- CPA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 60.14%, CPA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- 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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CPA has less shares outstanding
- CPA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 6.54 indicates that CPA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 6.54, CPA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% 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.
- CPA has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (8.54) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
- Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for CPA, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 8.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.54 |
ROIC/WACC3.6
WACC8.12%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that CPA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- CPA has a Current ratio of 0.93. This is in the better half of the industry: CPA outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.60 indicates that CPA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- CPA's Quick ratio of 0.60 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPA outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.6 |
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.
- CPA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.04%.
- 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)-0.04%
Revenue growth 3Y4.89%
Revenue growth 5Y5.08%
Sales Q2Q%1.95%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CPA will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.90% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.66% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.89%
EPS Next 2Y4.94%
EPS Next 3Y5.42%
EPS Next 5Y5.9%
Revenue Next Year0.64%
Revenue Next 2Y1.99%
Revenue Next 3Y2.46%
Revenue Next 5Y2.66%
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.
- 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 23.11, 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 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.38, CPA is valued at the same level.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.32, CPA is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPA is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 70.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- CPA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.29.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CPA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- CPA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CPA is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.2 |
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)4.72
PEG (5Y)4.74
EPS Next 2Y4.94%
EPS Next 3Y5.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.47%, CPA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- With a Dividend Yield of 2.47, CPA pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 2.88. 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than CPA!
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, CPA pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.47% |
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 2Y4.94%
EPS Next 3Y5.42%
FRA:CPA (1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
72.56
+0.18 (+0.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)10-31 2025-10-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-30 2026-01-30/amc
Inst Owners86.76%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap58.49B
Revenue(TTM)20.10B
Net Income(TTM)2.91B
Analysts73.33
Price Target76.33 (5.2%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.47% |
Yearly Dividend1.88
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)-0.1%
PT rev (3m)-7.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.32 | ||
| P/S | 3.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.93 | ||
| P/B | 79.38 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.2 |
EPS(TTM)3.14
EY4.33%
EPS(NY)3.4
Fwd EY4.69%
FCF(TTM)3.68
FCFY5.07%
OCF(TTM)4.29
OCFY5.91%
SpS21.46
BVpS0.91
TBVpS-5.06
PEG (NY)4.72
PEG (5Y)4.74
Graham Number8.04
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 | 6.54 |
F-Score5
WACC8.12%
ROIC/WACC3.6
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 Y4.89%
EPS Next 2Y4.94%
EPS Next 3Y5.42%
EPS Next 5Y5.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.04%
Revenue growth 3Y4.89%
Revenue growth 5Y5.08%
Sales Q2Q%1.95%
Revenue Next Year0.64%
Revenue Next 2Y1.99%
Revenue Next 3Y2.46%
Revenue Next 5Y2.66%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.62%
EBIT growth 3Y3.62%
EBIT growth 5Y3.04%
EBIT Next Year12.68%
EBIT Next 3Y6.9%
EBIT Next 5Y5.95%
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 5 / 10 to CPA.DE.
What is the valuation status for CPA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO (CPA.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO (CPA.DE) stock?
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 23.11 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 79.38.
Is the dividend of COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO sustainable?
The dividend rating of COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO (CPA.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 62.4%.