Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio
Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of -213.0% as of March 2026. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets ($1.52 Billion) from net assets ($486.00 Million) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. See net assets of Colgate-Palmolive Company for net asset value and shareholders' equity analysis.
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Colgate-Palmolive Company Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1985–2025)
This chart shows how Colgate-Palmolive Company's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 40 annual periods from 1985 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at -213.0%, reflecting net assets of $486.00 Million with intangible assets of $1.52 Billion USD. Also explore CL shareholders equity momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Colgate-Palmolive Company (1985–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Colgate-Palmolive Company from 1985 to 2025, covering 40 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see CL market cap overview.
| Year | Tangible NW Ratio | Net Assets (USD) | Intangible Assets | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -320.8% | $365.00 Million | $1.54 Billion | $16.33 Billion | ▼ -98.0 pp |
| 2024 | -222.8% | $544.00 Million | $1.76 Billion | $16.05 Billion | ▼ -125.6 pp |
| 2023 | -97.2% | $957.00 Million | $1.89 Billion | $16.39 Billion | ▲ +41.0 pp |
| 2022 | -138.2% | $806.00 Million | $1.92 Billion | $15.73 Billion | ▲ +15.3 pp |
| 2021 | -153.6% | $971.00 Million | $2.46 Billion | $15.04 Billion | ▲ +9.3 pp |
| 2020 | -162.9% | $1.10 Billion | $2.89 Billion | $15.92 Billion | ▲ +215.1 pp |
| 2019 | -378.0% | $558.00 Million | $2.67 Billion | $15.03 Billion | ▲ +353.0 pp |
| 2018 | -731.0% | $197.00 Million | $1.64 Billion | $12.16 Billion | ▼ -279.1 pp |
| 2017 | -451.9% | $243.00 Million | $1.34 Billion | $12.68 Billion | ▲ +7171.7 pp |
| 2016 | -7623.5% | $17.00 Million | $1.31 Billion | $12.12 Billion | ▼ -7621.5 pp |
| 2014 | -2.0% | $1.39 Billion | $1.41 Billion | $13.46 Billion | ▼ -43.0 pp |
| 2013 | 41.0% | $2.54 Billion | $1.50 Billion | $13.88 Billion | ▲ +3.7 pp |
| 2012 | 37.3% | $2.39 Billion | $1.50 Billion | $13.39 Billion | ▼ -9.9 pp |
| 2011 | 47.2% | $2.54 Billion | $1.34 Billion | $12.72 Billion | ▼ -23.3 pp |
| 2010 | 70.5% | $2.82 Billion | $831.00 Million | $11.17 Billion | ▼ -4.3 pp |
| 2009 | 74.8% | $3.26 Billion | $821.00 Million | $11.13 Billion | ▲ +18.2 pp |
| 2008 | 56.6% | $1.92 Billion | $833.50 Million | $9.98 Billion | ▼ -8.1 pp |
| 2007 | 64.7% | $2.40 Billion | $844.80 Million | $10.11 Billion | ▲ +23.6 pp |
| 2006 | 41.1% | $1.41 Billion | $831.10 Million | $9.14 Billion | ▼ -0.9 pp |
| 2005 | 42.0% | $1.35 Billion | $783.20 Million | $8.51 Billion | ▼ -2.8 pp |
| 2004 | 44.7% | $1.51 Billion | $832.40 Million | $8.67 Billion | ▲ +158.6 pp |
| 2003 | -113.8% | $887.10 Million | $1.90 Billion | $7.48 Billion | ▲ +297.5 pp |
| 2002 | -411.4% | $350.30 Million | $1.79 Billion | $7.09 Billion | ▼ -286.4 pp |
| 2001 | -125.0% | $846.40 Million | $1.90 Billion | $6.98 Billion | ▼ -82.2 pp |
| 2000 | -42.8% | $1.47 Billion | $2.10 Billion | $7.25 Billion | ▼ -23.6 pp |
| 1999 | -19.2% | $1.83 Billion | $2.19 Billion | $7.42 Billion | ▲ +1.8 pp |
| 1998 | -21.0% | $2.09 Billion | $2.52 Billion | $7.69 Billion | ▼ -2.4 pp |
| 1997 | -18.7% | $2.18 Billion | $2.59 Billion | $7.54 Billion | ▲ +15.1 pp |
| 1996 | -33.7% | $2.03 Billion | $2.72 Billion | $7.90 Billion | ▲ +29.5 pp |
| 1995 | -63.2% | $1.68 Billion | $2.74 Billion | $7.64 Billion | ▼ -71.5 pp |
| 1994 | 8.3% | $1.82 Billion | $1.67 Billion | $6.14 Billion | ▼ -7.0 pp |
| 1993 | 15.3% | $1.88 Billion | $1.59 Billion | $5.76 Billion | ▼ -30.1 pp |
| 1992 | 45.4% | $2.62 Billion | $1.43 Billion | $5.43 Billion | ▼ -10.3 pp |
| 1991 | 55.7% | $1.87 Billion | $827.20 Million | $4.51 Billion | ▼ -3.2 pp |
| 1990 | 58.9% | $1.36 Billion | $560.60 Million | $4.16 Billion | ▼ -16.6 pp |
| 1989 | 75.5% | $1.12 Billion | $275.10 Million | $3.54 Billion | ▼ -24.5 pp |
| 1988 | 100.0% | $1.14 Billion | $0.00 | $3.22 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1987 | 100.0% | $928.60 Million | $0.00 | $3.23 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1986 | 100.0% | $967.40 Million | $0.00 | $2.85 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1985 | 100.0% | $894.50 Million | $0.00 | $2.81 Billion | — |