COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO (CPA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:CPA - US1941621039 - Common Stock
67.65 EUR
+1.02 (+1.53%)
CPA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 12 industry peers in the Household Products industry. While CPA has a great profitability rating, 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
CPA had positive earnings in the past year.
CPA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CPA has always been profitable.
CPA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 16.60%, CPA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 339.60%, CPA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CPA has a Return On Invested Capital of 29.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPA outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CPA is significantly above the industry average of 18.29%.
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 14.46%, CPA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CPA's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
CPA has a better Operating Margin (21.44%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPA has declined.
CPA has a better Gross Margin (60.14%) than 83.33% 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 | 21.44% | ||
| 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
CPA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
The debt/assets ratio for CPA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.41 indicates that CPA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CPA has a Altman-Z score of 6.41. This is amongst the best in 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.45 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CPA outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 8.54 is on the high side and indicates that CPA has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 8.54, CPA is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Although CPA does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 8.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.41 |
ROIC/WACC3.66
WACC7.99%
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's Current ratio of 0.93 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPA outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
CPA has a Quick 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.60, CPA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.87% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, CPA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.04% in the last 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)-0.04%
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 5.87% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CPA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.84% on average per year.
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 21.82, the valuation of CPA can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CPA indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CPA is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.59. CPA is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.16, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CPA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPA is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CPA to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.03), we can say CPA is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CPA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CPA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CPA is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.45 |
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.
CPA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.45
PEG (5Y)4.48
EPS Next 2Y4.97%
EPS Next 3Y5.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CPA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.68%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
CPA's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.95.
CPA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.88.
| 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
CPA pays out 62.40% of its income as dividend. 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 (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
67.65
+1.02 (+1.53%)
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 Cap54.53B
Revenue(TTM)20.10B
Net Income(TTM)2.91B
Analysts74
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.68% |
Yearly Dividend1.87
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)-4.03%
PT rev (3m)-7.06%
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)-0.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.16 | ||
| P/S | 3.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.01 | ||
| P/B | 75.09 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.45 |
EPS(TTM)3.1
EY4.58%
EPS(NY)3.36
Fwd EY4.96%
FCF(TTM)3.62
FCFY5.36%
OCF(TTM)4.22
OCFY6.25%
SpS21.15
BVpS0.9
TBVpS-4.98
PEG (NY)4.45
PEG (5Y)4.48
Graham Number7.93
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 | 6.41 |
F-Score5
WACC7.99%
ROIC/WACC3.66
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 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 21.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 75.09.
Can you provide the financial health for CPA stock?
The financial health rating of COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO (CPA.DE) is 6 / 10.