TickerHumSide-by-side comparison
Colgate-Palmolive vs The Procter & Gamble
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/E is 38.1x for Colgate-Palmolive vs 25.3x for The Procter & Gamble; P/S is 3.7x for Colgate-Palmolive vs 4.4x for The Procter & Gamble; revenue growth is 5.9% for Colgate-Palmolive vs 3.5% for The Procter & Gamble; operating margin is 14.9% for Colgate-Palmolive vs 22.6% for The Procter & Gamble.
What stands out
- The Procter & Gamble is cheaper on earnings: 25.3x P/E vs 38.1x for Colgate-Palmolive.
- The Procter & Gamble keeps more of each sale as operating profit: 22.6% margin vs 14.9% for Colgate-Palmolive.
- The Procter & Gamble carries less debt relative to equity: 0.40 vs 24.94 for Colgate-Palmolive.
- The Procter & Gamble scores higher on TickerHum's ratings: 65/100 vs 52/100 for Colgate-Palmolive.
Key metrics
| Metric | CL | PG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $98.00 | $167.67 |
| Market cap | $77.9B | $388.62B |
| P/E | 38.1x (#2) | 25.3x (#1) |
| P/S | 3.7x (#1) | 4.4x (#2) |
| Revenue growth | 5.9% (#1) | 3.5% (#2) |
| Operating margin | 14.9% (#2) | 22.6% (#1) |
| Net margin | 9.6% (#2) | 18.2% (#1) |
| Debt / equity | 24.94 (#2) | 0.40 (#1) |
| 1-year return | — | — |
| Research score | 52/100 (#2) | 65/100 (#1) |
Higher is better for growth, margins, one-year return and overall score; lower is better for valuation and debt ratios. Ties share a rank and missing values are excluded.
Company research
- Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) — Household & Personal Products
- The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) — Household & Personal Products