Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 1.537x as of March 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($747.00 Million) by net assets ($486.00 Million). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See CL equity financing ratio to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Colgate-Palmolive Company - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how Colgate-Palmolive Company's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check Colgate-Palmolive Company earnings quality ratio to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
Colgate-Palmolive Company Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Colgate-Palmolive Company ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Monolithic Power Systems Inc
NASDAQ:MPWR
|
0.068x |
|
Münchener Rück AG
XETRA:MUV2
|
0.096x |
|
MUENCH.RUECK.UNS.ADR 1/10
F:MUVB
|
N/A |
|
CN YANGT.PWR GDR REG S/A
F:CYZB
|
N/A |
|
Kinder Morgan Inc
NYSE:KMI
|
0.046x |
|
American Electric Power Co Inc
NASDAQ:AEP
|
0.046x |
|
Boston Scientific Corp
NYSE:BSX
|
0.013x |
|
Engie S.A.
PA:ENGI
|
0.036x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Colgate-Palmolive Company (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Colgate-Palmolive Company from 1989 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see Colgate-Palmolive Company market cap and net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $365.00 Million | $4.20 Billion | 11.501x | +52.34% |
| 2024-12-31 | $544.00 Million | $4.11 Billion | 7.550x | +92.92% |
| 2023-12-31 | $957.00 Million | $3.75 Billion | 3.913x | +23.40% |
| 2022-12-31 | $806.00 Million | $2.56 Billion | 3.171x | -7.39% |
| 2021-12-31 | $971.00 Million | $3.33 Billion | 3.424x | +1.38% |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.10 Billion | $3.72 Billion | 3.378x | -39.84% |
| 2019-12-31 | $558.00 Million | $3.13 Billion | 5.615x | -63.81% |
| 2018-12-31 | $197.00 Million | $3.06 Billion | 15.513x | +23.43% |
| 2017-12-31 | $243.00 Million | $3.05 Billion | 12.568x | -93.20% |
| 2016-12-31 | $17.00 Million | $3.14 Billion | 184.765x | +375.67% |
| 2015-12-31 | $-44.00 Million | $2.95 Billion | -67.023x | -2914.63% |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.39 Billion | $3.30 Billion | 2.381x | +88.48% |
| 2013-12-31 | $2.54 Billion | $3.20 Billion | 1.263x | -5.52% |
| 2012-12-31 | $2.39 Billion | $3.20 Billion | 1.337x | +17.33% |
| 2011-12-31 | $2.54 Billion | $2.90 Billion | 1.140x | -0.01% |
| 2010-12-31 | $2.82 Billion | $3.21 Billion | 1.140x | +13.29% |
| 2009-12-31 | $3.26 Billion | $3.28 Billion | 1.006x | -15.99% |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.92 Billion | $2.30 Billion | 1.198x | +30.22% |
| 2007-12-31 | $2.40 Billion | $2.20 Billion | 0.920x | -28.76% |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.41 Billion | $1.82 Billion | 1.291x | -2.32% |
| 2005-12-31 | $1.35 Billion | $1.78 Billion | 1.322x | +13.49% |
| 2004-12-31 | $1.51 Billion | $1.75 Billion | 1.165x | -41.56% |
| 2003-12-31 | $887.10 Million | $1.77 Billion | 1.993x | -56.68% |
| 2002-12-31 | $350.30 Million | $1.61 Billion | 4.599x | +158.86% |
| 2001-12-31 | $846.40 Million | $1.50 Billion | 1.777x | +69.81% |
| 2000-12-31 | $1.47 Billion | $1.54 Billion | 1.046x | +48.43% |
| 1999-12-31 | $1.83 Billion | $1.29 Billion | 0.705x | +24.73% |
| 1998-12-31 | $2.09 Billion | $1.18 Billion | 0.565x | +12.17% |
| 1997-12-31 | $2.18 Billion | $1.10 Billion | 0.504x | +11.73% |
| 1996-12-31 | $2.03 Billion | $917.40 Million | 0.451x | -6.49% |
| 1995-12-31 | $1.68 Billion | $810.20 Million | 0.482x | +6.01% |
| 1994-12-31 | $1.82 Billion | $829.40 Million | 0.455x | +20.09% |
| 1993-12-31 | $1.88 Billion | $710.40 Million | 0.379x | +82.90% |
| 1992-12-31 | $2.62 Billion | $542.70 Million | 0.207x | -20.40% |
| 1991-12-31 | $1.87 Billion | $485.70 Million | 0.260x | -21.24% |
| 1990-12-31 | $1.36 Billion | $450.60 Million | 0.330x | +5.26% |
| 1989-12-31 | $1.12 Billion | $352.60 Million | 0.314x | -- |
About Colgate-Palmolive Company
Colgate-Palmolive Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells consumer products in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments: Oral, Personal and Home Care; and Pet Nutrition. The Oral, Personal and Home Care segment offers toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, bar and liquid hand soaps, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, deodorants and antiperspi… Read more