Colgate-Palmolive Co P/B Ratio
Data as of October 02, 2026
P/B Ratio
1254.15
Stock Price
$84.53
Book Value/Share
$0.07
Sector
Consumer products
How It's Calculated
1254.15 = $84.53 ÷ $0.07
What This Means
Colgate-Palmolive Co's P/B ratio of 1254.15 is above 6. Asset-light business models and unrecognized intangible assets can make book value a limited denominator; the multiple alone does not determine fair value.
About Colgate-Palmolive Co
Colgate-Palmolive Co (CL) operates in the Consumer products sector, specifically in Consumer products. With a market capitalization of about $67.62B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $84.53, within a 52-week range of $74.55 to $99.33 (-14.9% from the high, +13.4% from the low). Beta of 0.33 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 9.7%, signaling modest profitability that investors should weigh against growth plans.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For Colgate-Palmolive Co, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Consumer products, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Consumer products names on our S&P 100 coverage, Colgate-Palmolive Co's P/B ratio of 1254.15 can be compared with peers such as PG (6.17). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Consumer products stocks.
Key Takeaways
- CL is grouped in the Consumer products sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.33 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 9.7% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does CL's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. Colgate-Palmolive Co's P/B of 1254.15 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Consumer products business models.
Is 1254.15 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (1254.15) means the market values CL above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Consumer products?
Peer P/B levels in Consumer products (e.g. PG (6.17)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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