Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Household & Personal Products

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited manufactures and trades in personal and oral care products in India. The company offers toothpastes, toothpowder, toothbrushes, mouth wash, rinses, hand washes, and shower gels under the Colgate brand name. It also offers soaps, cosmetics, and toilet preparations. The company exports its products. Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited was incorporated in 1937 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for COLPAL
Revenue projections for COLPAL

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited's revenue is projected to decrease from last year, a development that could lead investors to adopt a more cautious approach. A revenue decline can negatively affect profitability, signaling challenges for the company and making it less attractive for those seeking solid financial performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.28000
forwardPE 33.85130
debtToEquity 2.99300
earningsGrowth -0.00500
revenueGrowth 0.09100
grossMargins 0.69560
operatingMargins 0.29746
trailingEps 48.83000
forwardEps 58.78947

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited's current ratio, being 1.28, means the company is well-positioned to meet its short-term debt obligations. This reflects Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited's strong liquidity, as its cash reserves and current assets provide more than enough coverage for its immediate liabilities.
COLPAL's low earnings and revenue growth suggest that the company's profits may shrink. This trend could indicate underlying financial struggles and pose challenges for COLPAL's future profitability.
COLPAL's positive gross and operating margins indicate strong financial performance. These margins show that the company is profitable and efficient in its operations, with effective cost control contributing to its overall financial success.
COLPAL's forward EPS exceeding its trailing EPS reflects expectations of increased profitability for the current year. This suggests that the company is projected to achieve higher earnings than in the previous financial year, signaling positive growth and improved financial health.

Price projections:

Price projections for COLPAL
Price projections for COLPAL

The price of COLPAL has often been situated close to the lower end of projections. This consistent trend may signal difficulties for the company in achieving investor expectations for future performance.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for COLPAL
Recommendations trend for COLPAL


Analysts have shown a sell bias toward Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, signaling potential caution for investors. However, it's recommended to base investment decisions on a wider range of market indicators to get a fuller understanding of the stock's trajectory, avoiding overreliance on a single sentiment.