Debt to Equity
since 2005
Calculation
Colgate-Palmolive Co., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
| Debt to equity | = | Total debt1 | ÷ | Total Colgate-Palmolive Company shareholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2022 | 21.86 | = | 8,766) | ÷ | 401) |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 11.90 | = | 7,245) | ÷ | 609) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 10.23 | = | 7,601) | ÷ | 743) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 67.07 | = | 7,847) | ÷ | 117) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | — | = | 6,366) | ÷ | (102) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | — | = | 6,577) | ÷ | (60) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | — | = | 6,533) | ÷ | (243) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | — | = | 6,571) | ÷ | (299) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 5.37 | = | 6,148) | ÷ | 1,145) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 2.45 | = | 5,657) | ÷ | 2,305) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 2.39 | = | 5,230) | ÷ | 2,189) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 2.03 | = | 4,810) | ÷ | 2,375) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.28 | = | 3,424) | ÷ | 2,675) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.02 | = | 3,182) | ÷ | 3,116) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.97 | = | 3,784) | ÷ | 1,922) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 1.54 | = | 3,516) | ÷ | 2,286) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 2.60 | = | 3,671) | ÷ | 1,411) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 2.55 | = | 3,446) | ÷ | 1,350) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Colgate-Palmolive Co., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Colgate-Palmolive Co. | Procter & Gamble Co. | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2022 | 21.86 | 0.68 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 11.90 | 0.69 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 10.23 | 0.75 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 67.07 | 0.64 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | — | 0.60 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | — | 0.57 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | — | 0.53 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | — | 0.49 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 5.37 | 0.51 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 2.45 | 0.46 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 2.39 | 0.47 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 2.03 | 0.47 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.28 | 0.49 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.02 | 0.59 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.97 | 0.53 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 1.54 | 0.53 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 2.60 | 0.61 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 2.55 | 1.39 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Staples)
Colgate-Palmolive Co., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Colgate-Palmolive Co. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2022 | 21.86 | 1.25 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 11.90 | 1.26 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 10.23 | 1.43 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 67.07 | 1.34 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | — | 1.19 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | — | 1.23 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | — | 1.12 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | — | 1.10 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 5.37 | 1.05 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 2.45 | 0.95 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 2.39 | 0.91 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 2.03 | 0.85 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.28 | 0.77 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.02 | 0.72 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.97 | 0.68 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 1.54 | 0.53 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 2.60 | 0.54 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 2.55 | 0.65 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).