Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
Colgate-Palmolive Company is in the Consumer Defensive sector and Household & Personal Products industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 34/100.
Quick answer for CL
Colgate-Palmolive Company currently has a Wall Street Score of 34/100. The stored market price is $88.48. Its financial score is 33/100. Its valuation score is 10/100. The latest WSS change is +0.1 points. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What Colgate-Palmolive Company does
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, Palmoliv
CL financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 34/100
- Current price:
- $88.48
- Market capitalization:
- $70.80B
- Revenue:
- $21.05B
- Net income:
- $2.04B
- Free cash flow:
- $3.63B
- Cash:
- $1.37B
- Total debt:
- $7.86B
- EPS:
- 2.54
- P/E ratio:
- 34.8x
- Financial score:
- 33/100
- Valuation score:
- 10/100
- Revenue score:
- 15/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is +0.0%.
- Free cash flow is $3.63B, showing positive cash generation.
- The balance sheet shows $1.37B of cash versus $7.86B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
- The latest Wall Street Score change is +0.1 points: CL increased 0.1 points because overall fundamentals improved.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 10/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 33/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-09-14.
How to research CL
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
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