Colgate Palmolive (India) Limited Share Price & Analysis
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Fundamentals
Strengths
- ✓Excellent return on equity (ROE 158%)
- ✓Efficient capital deployment (ROCE 179%)
- ✓Virtually debt-free
- ✓Regular dividends — yield 2.6%
Concerns
- ✗Premium to sector peers (P/E 126x vs industry 39.4x)
- ✗High premium to book value (P/B 165.4x)
Peer Comparison
| Company | CMP | Mkt Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE % | ROCE % | D/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HINDUNILVR Hindustan Unilever Limited | ₹2,121 | ₹4.9L Cr | 45 | 10.25 | 22.3 | 28.4 | 0.04 |
| ITC ITC Limited | ₹281 | ₹3.5L Cr | 17 | 4.85 | 29.3 | 38.9 | 0.01 |
| NESTLEIND Nestle India Limited | ₹1,391 | ₹2.7L Cr | 79.2 | 52.1 | 74.3 | 85.4 | 0.09 |
| VBL Varun Beverages Limited | ₹522 | ₹1.8L Cr | 57.2 | 9.01 | 16.2 | 19.7 | 0.13 |
| BRITANNIA Britannia Industries Limited | ₹5,129 | ₹1.2L Cr | 48.7 | 24.19 | 53.6 | 56 | 0.59 |
| TATACONSUM TATA CONSUMER PRODUCTS LIMITED | ₹1,132 | ₹1.1L Cr | 74.4 | 5.14 | 7.35 | 9.24 | 0.13 |
| MARICO Marico Limited | ₹810 | ₹1.1L Cr | 59.7 | 25 | 43 | 47.2 | 0.14 |
Showing 7 peers in the same sector · Sorted by market cap
Shareholding Pattern
COLPAL · as of Mar 2026
| Category | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters | 51.00% | 51.00% | 51.00% | 51.00% | 51.00% | 51.00% |
| FII | 24.62% | 24.51% | 24.44% | 24.94% | 23.72% | 22.23% |
| DII | 5.60% | 5.82% | 5.72% | 5.55% | 6.57% | 7.84% |
| Public | 18.50% | 18.38% | 18.54% | 18.22% | 18.44% | 18.65% |
| Govt | 0.28% | 0.28% | 0.28% | 0.28% | 0.28% | 0.28% |
Corporate Events
Interim Dividend - Rs 24 Per Share
To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2026 and dividend
Interim Dividend - Rs 24 Per Share
Interim Dividend - Rs 27 Per Share
Interim Dividend - Rs 24 Per Share
Annual General Meeting
Special Dividend Rs -10 Per Share/Interim Dividend Rs - 26 Per Share
Record: 22 May 2024
Interim Dividend - Rs 22 Per Share
Annual General Meeting
Interim Dividend - Rs 21 Per Share
Record: 19 May 2023
Latest News
All news →Colgate-Palmolive India shares trade ex-dividend today
*Colgate-Palmolive India shares trade ex-dividend today.* Shareholders registered before the record date will receive the **₹7.50 per share** dividend. Traders buying now will not be eligible for the payout. 📊 *STOCKS:* COLPAL | 🏢 *SECTOR:* FMCG | #LOWIMPACT #dividend
Colgate-Palmolive India reports disappointing earnings with signs of recovery
*Colgate-Palmolive India reports disappointing earnings with signs of recovery.* Revenue grew **8% YoY**, but profit margins declined due to higher input costs. Management highlighted volume recovery and market share gains in rural segments. New product launches and cost optimization may drive improvement in H2. 📊 *STOCKS:* COLPAL | 🏢 *SECTOR:* FMCG | #MEDIUMIMPACT #Earnings
Nomura upgrades Colgate-Palmolive India despite majority 'sell' view
*Nomura upgrades Colgate-Palmolive India despite majority 'sell' view* — Nomura raised its rating on COLPAL to 'Buy' citing stable demand and margin resilience, with a target price of **₹1,850**. However, most brokerages maintain 'sell' or 'hold' recommendations due to valuation concerns. The stock has gained **~12%** in the past month, outperforming the FMCG sector. 📊 *STOCKS:* COLPAL | 🏢 *SECTOR:* FMCG | #MEDIUMIMPACT #BrokerUpgrade
Colgate-Palmolive India posts strong earnings and declares dividend
*Colgate-Palmolive India posts strong earnings and declares dividend* — COLPAL reported **₹402 crore** net profit, up **12% YoY**, driven by volume growth and cost control. Revenue rose **8%** to **₹1,682 crore**. The company declared a final dividend of **₹18 per share**, reinforcing its shareholder-friendly policy. A robust rural recovery and premiumization supported margins. 📊 *STOCKS:* COLPAL | 🏢 *SECTOR:* FMCG | #HIGHIMPACT #earnings
Colgate-Palmolive India reports strong quarterly earnings and volume growth
Colgate-Palmolive (India) posted robust quarterly results with profit growing **18% YoY** and volume growth at **7%**, driven by strong demand in oral care. The company maintained healthy margins despite input cost pressures. Management remains optimistic on rural demand and market share gains. 📊 *STOCKS:* COLPAL | 🏢 *SECTOR:* FMCG | #HIGHIMPACT #Earnings
Deep Dive Analysis
About Colgate Palmolive (India) Limited
Colgate-Palmolive India Ltd is engaged in manufacturing/ trading of toothpaste, tooth powder, toothbrush, mouthwash and personal care products.[1]
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