CL EV/EBITDA: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
CL's ev/ebitda is higher than 82% of the last 10 years.
EV/EBITDA History
CL EV/EBITDA by year
Yearly range of CL’s ev/ebitda from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 13.5 to 24.3, averaging 18.0.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18.2 | 20.5 | 22.9 | 20.3 |
| 2025 | 14.1 | 16.2 | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| 2024 | 17.0 | 18.4 | 20.4 | 17.1 |
| 2023 | 19.5 | 21.8 | 24.3 | 22.2 |
| 2022 | 17.8 | 19.9 | 21.7 | 20.8 |
| 2021 | 15.9 | 17.0 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| 2020 | 14.9 | 17.4 | 18.8 | 18.7 |
| 2019 | 13.8 | 16.5 | 18.0 | 16.8 |
| 2018 | 13.5 | 15.4 | 18.1 | 13.9 |
| 2017 | 14.7 | 16.5 | 17.7 | 17.6 |
| 2016 | 19.2 | 20.5 | 21.8 | 19.5 |
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An acquisition-style valuation multiple: Enterprise Value (market cap + net debt) divided by operating earnings before accounting adjustments. Compares companies fairly regardless of their capital structure.
(Market Cap + Net Debt) / EBITDAUnlike P/E, this metric accounts for debt — two companies with identical operations but different leverage will show similar EV/EBITDA. Low vs history suggests the total business is modestly priced.
- EBITDA ignores capital expenditure. For asset-heavy businesses (airlines, mining, utilities), this understates the real cost — use EV/EBIT or EV/FCF instead.
- Large acquisitions temporarily spike net debt and can distort the ratio for 1–2 years during integration.
Is CL EV/EBITDA High or Low Right Now?
Colgate-Palmolive Company's EV/EBITDA is currently 20.3, which is historically pricey relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median EV/EBITDA for CL is approximately 17.4. See all CL valuation metrics →
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