Colgate-Palmolive Debt to Equity

The latest debt-to-equity ratio for CL is 33.29. That is above the Consumer Staples sector average of -0.88. Investors often review this figure alongside Colgate-Palmolive's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.

Against Consumer Staples companies, CL currently prints 33.29 for debt-to-equity ratio, while the sector average sits near -0.88. That is roughly 3893.2% above the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at Colgate-Palmolive's growth, margins, and balance sheet.

A debt-to-equity ratio of 33.29 for Colgate-Palmolive is not 'good' or 'bad' on its own. Compare it with the peer average (-0.88) and with CL's multi-year chart on this page. Persistently elevated multiples need growth or quality to justify them; depressed multiples need a catalyst or evidence the business is misunderstood.

After noting CL's debt-to-equity ratio (33.29), review year-over-year change, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.

This page's peer comparison chart is the fastest way to stack Colgate-Palmolive's debt-to-equity ratio against similar Consumer Staples names. You can also browse sector and industry screens on Stockcircle for a broader set of Consumer Staples companies and their key multiples and fundamentals.