COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO (CPA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:CPA - US1941621039 - Common Stock
66.55 EUR
-0.22 (-0.33%)
Overall CPA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CPA against 12 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 valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CPA was profitable.
CPA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
CPA has a better Return On Assets (16.60%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CPA (339.60%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 29.23%, CPA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CPA is significantly above the industry average of 17.69%.
The 3 year average ROIC (26.58%) for CPA is below the current ROIC(29.23%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 14.46%, CPA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
CPA's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
CPA has a Operating Margin of 21.44%. 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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 60.14%, CPA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CPA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CPA is creating value.
CPA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CPA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CPA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CPA has an Altman-Z score of 6.35. This indicates that CPA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CPA's Altman-Z score of 6.35 is amongst the best of the industry. CPA outperforms 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.
CPA has a Debt to FCF ratio (2.45) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 66.67% 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 | 6.35 |
ROIC/WACC3.67
WACC7.97%
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 Current ratio of 0.93. This is in the better half of the industry: CPA outperforms 75.00% 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 75.00% of its industry peers.
| 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.
CPA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.87% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.04% in the past year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, CPA will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.87% on average per year.
CPA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.84% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.9%
EPS Next 2Y4.97%
EPS Next 3Y5.47%
EPS Next 5Y5.87%
Revenue Next Year0.66%
Revenue Next 2Y2.01%
Revenue Next 3Y2.48%
Revenue Next 5Y2.84%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.33, the valuation of CPA can be described as rather expensive.
CPA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CPA is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CPA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.76.
CPA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.71.
CPA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CPA is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CPA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.96.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CPA is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CPA is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.16 |
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)4.35
PEG (5Y)4.38
EPS Next 2Y4.97%
EPS Next 3Y5.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.68%, CPA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CPA's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.38.
CPA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.68% |
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
62.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CPA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
CPA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP62.4%
EPS Next 2Y4.97%
EPS Next 3Y5.47%
FRA:CPA (12/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
66.55
-0.22 (-0.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners86.75%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap53.64B
Revenue(TTM)20.10B
Net Income(TTM)2.91B
Analysts74
Price Target76.41 (14.82%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.68% |
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)-3.72%
PT rev (3m)-7.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.52%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.71 | ||
| P/S | 3.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.65 | ||
| P/B | 73.41 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.16 |
EPS(TTM)3.12
EY4.69%
EPS(NY)3.38
Fwd EY5.07%
FCF(TTM)3.65
FCFY5.48%
OCF(TTM)4.25
OCFY6.39%
SpS21.28
BVpS0.91
TBVpS-5.01
PEG (NY)4.35
PEG (5Y)4.38
Graham Number7.98
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 | 6.35 |
F-Score5
WACC7.97%
ROIC/WACC3.67
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 Y4.9%
EPS Next 2Y4.97%
EPS Next 3Y5.47%
EPS Next 5Y5.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.04%
Revenue growth 3Y4.89%
Revenue growth 5Y5.08%
Sales Q2Q%1.95%
Revenue Next Year0.66%
Revenue Next 2Y2.01%
Revenue Next 3Y2.48%
Revenue Next 5Y2.84%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.62%
EBIT growth 3Y3.62%
EBIT growth 5Y3.04%
EBIT Next Year12.68%
EBIT Next 3Y6.94%
EBIT Next 5Y6%
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 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 21.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 73.41.
Can you provide the financial health for CPA stock?
The financial health rating of COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO (CPA.DE) is 6 / 10.