fmcg · COLPAL
Colgate-Palmolive India
Colgate-Palmolive India: PE below historical average. NARROW LEADERSHIP regime.
Price
₹2,084.8
Price 2026-07-30
5 day
-0.06%
Short-term move
1 month
+4.35%
Medium-term
Regime
NARROW LEADERSHIP
62% confidence
Market cap
₹56.5k Cr
neutral sector flow
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Price chart
₹2,138
-10.21% over period
About Colgate-Palmolive India
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited manufactures and trades in personal and oral care products in India. The company offers toothpastes, toothpowder, toothbrushes, mouth wash, serum, rinses, whitening products, hand washes, and shower gels under the Colgate and Palmolive brand name. It also offers soaps, cosmetics, and toiletries. In addition, the company exports its products. Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited was incorporated in 1937 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.
At a Glance
RSI pattern warning
RSI oversold bounces for this stock succeeded only 0% of the time (avg -6.1% over 14 days) — not a reliable pattern.
52-week position
Trading at 83.3% of 52-week high
Technicals
RSI 14
54.2
Trend
mixed
50 DMA
Above
200 DMA
Below
Key metrics
P/E ratio
42.7
29th pct · 7 quarterly points (limited history)
P/B
35.7
ROE
81.6%
Strong profitability — 81.6% return on equity
Market cap
₹56.5k Cr
Revenue growth
910.0% YoY
Promoter
51.4%
52-week range
₹1,782 – ₹2,504
83.3% of high
RSI (14)
54.2
mixed
vs 50 DMA
Above
DMA ₹2,054.6
Fundamental
90/100
STRONG
Trust
95/100
Verification
Coverage
100/100
HIGH
Quick Take
Colgate-Palmolive India scores 90/100 on fundamentals (strong). Colgate-Palmolive India: PE below historical average. NARROW LEADERSHIP regime.
Fundamental Score: 90/100 · STRONG · 0 signals detected
DuPont Analysis
ROE 84.6% broken into three drivers. Each shows how efficiently the company generates returns.
ROE of 84.64% is strong efficiency-driven and stable. Net margin 22.1%, asset turnover 1.78x, leverage 2.2x.
What This Means
Net margin of 22.1% means the company keeps ₹22.1 as profit for every ₹100 of revenue. This is a healthy margin. Asset turnover of 1.78x means the company efficiently uses its assets to generate revenue. Leverage of 2.2x means the company uses moderate debt. Returns are primarily driven by operations, not borrowing.
Margin Structure
Gross
69.4%
Operating
29.8%
Net
22.1%
Gross margin 69.4% → operating margin 29.8% → net margin 22.1%. Margins are DECLINING. Check if input costs are rising or competition is pressuring pricing.
Financial Health
Earnings Quality
ADEQUATECash flow covers net income 1.4x — earnings are ADEQUATE quality. Cash conversion is reasonable.
Debt Sustainability
COMFORTABLEInterest covered 472.0x — very comfortable. Debt service is not a concern.
Free Cash Flow
STRONGFCF margin at 28.5% — strong cash generation. Business is self-funding.
Peer comparison
| Stock | Price | 5D | P/E | ROE | Rev growth | Mcap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HINDUNILVR Hindustan Unilever | ₹2,107.9 | -2.5% | 48.9 | 21.6% | 430% | ₹5.2L Cr |
| ITC ITC Limited | ₹285.05 | +1.3% | 17.5 | 29.3% | -500% | ₹3.6L Cr |
| BRITANNIA Britannia Industries | ₹5,434 | +2.5% | 51.7 | 53.3% | 790% | ₹1.3L Cr |
| GODREJCP Godrej Consumer Products | ₹1,072.1 | +1.3% | 60.4 | 15.1% | 840% | ₹1.1L Cr |
| MARICO Marico | ₹874.7 | +1.9% | 62.4 | 41.4% | 2210% | ₹1.1L Cr |
| DABUR Dabur India | ₹426.1 | +0.7% | 42.5 | 16.2% | 730% | ₹80.4k Cr |
| GODFRYPHLP Godfrey Phillips | ₹2,131.8 | +4.2% | 21.8 | 26.6% | 1360% | ₹33.3k Cr |
| GILLETTE Gillette India | ₹7,719 | -0.9% | 47.9 | 66.4% | 320% | ₹25.6k Cr |
| COLPAL Colgate-Palmolive India | ₹2,084.8 | -0.1% | 42.7 | 81.6% | 910% | ₹56.5k Cr |
Tensions to watch
PE in bottom 29% historically — undervaluation or fundamental deterioration?
Low PE can signal value OR declining growth expectations. Check recent earnings and sector outlook.
Promoter holding at 51.4% — neither distress selling nor aggressive buying
No strong insider signal. Watch for changes in promoter stake as a leading indicator.
Key Watchpoints
Breaks above ₹2189 (+5%)
Trend reversal confirmation
Breaks below ₹1981 (-5%)
Further downside risk
PE reverts to median of 43.6 (7 quarterly points (limited history))
Valuation normalization
Fmcg sector entering leadership
Sector rotation signal
Risk Flags
High revenue multiple. Market pricing in significant growth or margins expansion.
Profits are from core operations, not one-offs. High quality.
➡️ 2 flags — 1 positive, 1 warning. Mixed profile.
Data Quality
News Correlation
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