CL vs PG
Colgate-Palmolive and Procter & Gamble, both Consumer Defensive
Procter & Gamble is the larger company at $350B against $72B. On trailing earnings PG is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 21.9 against 36.4, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year CL returned +11% against -3.1% for PG. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts PG ahead, 9/10 against 7/10.
| Figure | CL | PG |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $92.06 | $145 |
| Market cap | $72B | $350B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 36.4 | 21.9 |
| Dividend yield | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| 1-year return | +11% | -3.1% |
| 5-year return | +30% | +15% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Colgate-Palmolive
Revenue of $5.4B in Q2 2026, net income $693M. Its largest reported line is Latin America, 33% of the disclosed total.
Procter & Gamble
Revenue of $21B in Q4 2026, net income $3.0B. Its largest reported line is Fabric Home Care, 35% of the disclosed total.
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