COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO (CPA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:CPA - US1941621039 - Common Stock
67.13 EUR
+0.37 (+0.55%)
Taking everything into account, CPA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CPA was compared to 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
CPA had positive earnings in the past year.
CPA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CPA has been profitable.
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's Return On Equity of 339.60% is amongst the best of the industry. CPA outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 29.23%, CPA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CPA is significantly above the industry average of 17.69%.
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
CPA has a better Profit Margin (14.46%) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
CPA's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
CPA has a better Operating Margin (21.44%) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPA has declined.
CPA's Gross Margin of 60.14% is amongst the best of the industry. CPA outperforms 92.31% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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
Compared to 1 year ago, CPA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.36 indicates that CPA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CPA (6.36) is better than 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.45, CPA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
CPA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 8.54. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 8.54, CPA is not doing good in the industry: 61.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 | 6.36 |
ROIC/WACC3.66
WACC7.98%
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 76.92% 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 76.92% 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.
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.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.84% on average over the next years.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.45 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CPA.
CPA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CPA is more expensive than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
CPA is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.49, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
CPA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.76.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPA is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 69.23% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.69, CPA is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.76 |
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.
84.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of CPA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.38
PEG (5Y)4.4
EPS Next 2Y4.97%
EPS Next 3Y5.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CPA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.68%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.38, CPA is paying slightly less dividend.
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
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 2Y4.97%
EPS Next 3Y5.47%
FRA:CPA (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
67.13
+0.37 (+0.55%)
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 Cap54.11B
Revenue(TTM)20.10B
Net Income(TTM)2.91B
Analysts74
Price Target76.41 (13.82%)
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 | 21.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.76 | ||
| P/S | 3.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.7 | ||
| P/B | 73.61 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.2 |
EPS(TTM)3.13
EY4.66%
EPS(NY)3.4
Fwd EY5.06%
FCF(TTM)3.67
FCFY5.46%
OCF(TTM)4.28
OCFY6.37%
SpS21.41
BVpS0.91
TBVpS-5.04
PEG (NY)4.38
PEG (5Y)4.4
Graham Number8.01
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 | 6.36 |
F-Score5
WACC7.98%
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 21.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 73.61.
Can you provide the financial health for CPA stock?
The financial health rating of COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO (CPA.DE) is 6 / 10.