COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO (CPA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:CPA - US1941621039 - Common Stock
66.13 EUR
+0.91 (+1.4%)
CPA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 9 industry peers in the Household Products industry. While CPA has a great profitability rating, 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
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
The Return On Assets of CPA (16.65%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
CPA's Return On Equity of 414.39% is amongst the best of the industry. CPA outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
CPA has a better Return On Invested Capital (30.18%) 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 18.07%.
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's Profit Margin of 14.55% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPA outperforms 77.78% 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 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPA has declined.
CPA has a Gross Margin of 60.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPA outperforms 88.89% 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
CPA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
CPA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CPA has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CPA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.24 indicates that CPA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.24, CPA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.60, CPA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 10.18 is on the high side and indicates that CPA has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CPA (10.18) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 10.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.24 |
ROIC/WACC3.81
WACC7.92%
2.3 Liquidity
CPA has a Current 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 has a better Current ratio (0.89) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that CPA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CPA (0.57) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.29% 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 small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.06%.
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)4.29%
EPS 3Y3.91%
EPS 5Y4.87%
EPS Q2Q%1.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.06%
Revenue growth 3Y4.89%
Revenue growth 5Y5.08%
Sales Q2Q%1.03%
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.
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 21.06, CPA is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CPA is on the same level as its industry peers.
CPA is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
CPA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.29.
CPA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
CPA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.50.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CPA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CPA is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.93 |
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)4.32
PEG (5Y)4.32
EPS Next 2Y5.41%
EPS Next 3Y5.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CPA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.65%.
CPA's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.16.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, CPA has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.65% |
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
61.95% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CPA. 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 (10/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
66.13
+0.91 (+1.4%)
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 Cap53.45B
Revenue(TTM)20.00B
Net Income(TTM)2.91B
Analysts74.48
Price Target82.29 (24.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.65% |
Yearly Dividend1.89
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)0.09%
PT rev (3m)-4.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.99%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.29 | ||
| P/S | 3.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.87 | ||
| P/B | 88.59 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.93 |
EPS(TTM)3.14
EY4.75%
EPS(NY)3.43
Fwd EY5.18%
FCF(TTM)3.58
FCFY5.42%
OCF(TTM)4.17
OCFY6.3%
SpS21.27
BVpS0.75
TBVpS-5.21
PEG (NY)4.32
PEG (5Y)4.32
Graham Number7.26
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 | 6.24 |
F-Score6
WACC7.92%
ROIC/WACC3.81
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)4.29%
EPS 3Y3.91%
EPS 5Y4.87%
EPS Q2Q%1.1%
EPS Next Y4.88%
EPS Next 2Y5.41%
EPS Next 3Y5.64%
EPS Next 5Y7.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.06%
Revenue growth 3Y4.89%
Revenue growth 5Y5.08%
Sales Q2Q%1.03%
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 3 / 10 to COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO (CPA.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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 21.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 88.59.
Can you provide the financial health for CPA stock?
The financial health rating of COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO (CPA.DE) is 5 / 10.