What Is Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, the balance of valuation evidence tilts cautious on Colgate-Palmolive Company at its current price of $93.22. The composite intrinsic value is estimated at $73.82 (-20.8% average return), with 8 models flagging overvaluation risk. Model dispersion is worth noting: RCMH-DCF targets $123.85 (+32.9%), versus ML-RIV at $1.18 (-98.7%). This +131.6% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology. Among models with highest confidence, Bayesian DCF, EPV lean bearish — adding weight to the bearish side of the thesis.
What Do the Models Say About CL?
12 of 13 models are currently active for CL. Of these, 2 models suggest upside while 10 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates CL's intrinsic value at $123.36, implying +32.3% upside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does CL Rank in Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations?
Among 20 Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations stocks, CL ranks #3 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 9.2/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 9.2 places CL in the top tier.
Within the Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations space, Colgate-Palmolive Company competes in an environment where breakeven oil price often separates market leaders from laggards. Understanding these industry-specific dynamics is essential context for interpreting our model outputs.
Is CL a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns CL a score of 11/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
12 of 13 models are active for Colgate-Palmolive Company. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, which evaluates 32 signals including margin stability, revenue growth trajectory, leverage, and free cash flow generation, Colgate-Palmolive Company is rated at 9.2/10. This elite-tier score ranks among the highest-quality businesses in our coverage universe.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +131.6% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every CL valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across CL's 12 active models, average confidence is 51%. Moderate confidence indicates reasonable fit.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →
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