Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) compounding analysis
Full-size annual and quarterly year-over-year growth charts for revenue, EPS, operating cash flow, EBITDA, and free cash flow against the 15%, 20%, and 30% bars over 3-, 5-, and 10-year windows, with each metric's valuation multiple vs its own history.
Revenue · 5YDoes not currently clear the 15%+, 20%+, or 30%+ revenue bars over 5Y.
- Score
- 22/100
- 5Y CAGR
- 4.4%
- Median YoY
- 5.2%
- YoY volatility
- σ 3.6pp· very smooth
- Quarters ≥ 20%
- 0 of 20
- Negative quarters
- 2
- Valuation vs own 5Y history
- P/S 3.7x · 5Y median 3.7x · 53rd percentile
How this score is computed
- Quarters at or above 20%: 0 of 20 → 0 of 40 pts
- Steadiness (typical swing 3.6pp) → 22.4 of 25 pts
- Pace (median 5.2% YoY) → 0 of 20 pts
- Latest quarter (8.4% YoY) → 0 of 15 pts
- Score: 22 of 100
Annual revenue · last 11 fiscal years
Quarterly YoY revenue growth vs the 20% line · 5Y
P/S multiple vs its 5Y median · context only
Across metrics · 5Y
| Metric | 5Y CAGR | Median YoY | YoY σ | Qtrs ≥ 20% | Neg. qtrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RevenueRevenue | 4.4% | 5.2% | 3.6pp | 0 of 20 | 2 |
| EPSEPS | -3.5% | -0.1% | 3221.3pp | 3 of 20 | 10 |
| Op cash flowOperating cash flow | 2.5% | 5.7% | 33.0pp | 5 of 20 | 8 |
| EBITDAEBITDA | 2.3% | -1.3% | 9.4pp | 2 of 20 | 11 |
| FCFFree cash flow | 1.9% | 5.7% | 45.6pp | 6 of 20 | 9 |
Reported figures over 5Y: annual-series CAGR, median and standard deviation (σ, percentage points) of quarterly year-over-year growth, quarters at or above 20%, and quarters with negative YoY. “—” means the window needs more comparable data.
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About Colgate-Palmolive Company
Operating globally, Colgate-Palmolive Company and its affiliated entities are engaged in the production and distribution of a diverse range of consumer goods. Its operations are structured into two primary divisions: Oral, Personal and Home Care, and Pet Nutrition. The Oral, Personal and Home Care division encompasses a broad array of offerings, spanning oral hygiene (e.g., toothpastes, toothbrushes, mouthwashes), personal care (e.g., bar and liquid soaps, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, deodorants, antiperspirants, skin health items), and home care solutions (e.g., dishwashing detergents, fabric conditioners, household cleaners). These products are distributed through various channels, including traditional and online retailers, wholesalers, and distributors, under well-known brand names such as Colgate, Darlie, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom's of Maine, Irish Spring, Palmolive, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Lady Speed Stick, Speed Stick, EltaMD, Filorga, PCA SKIN, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Murphy, Suavitel, Soupline, and Cuddly. Furthermore, this segment supplies specialized pharmaceutical products to dentists and other professionals in oral healthcare. Conversely, the Pet Nutrition segment focuses on providing specialized pet food. This includes everyday nutritional options marketed under the Hill's Science Diet brand, as well as therapeutic diets designed to assist in managing various health conditions in dogs and cats, sold under the Hill's Prescription Diet brand. Distribution for these pet nutrition items occurs via pet supply stores, veterinary clinics, and online retail platforms. Established in 1806, Colgate-Palmolive Company maintains its corporate headquarters in New York, New York.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Household & Personal Products
- CEO
- Noel R. Wallace