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📈 EPS History (16 Quarters)
🧮 CL EPS Calculation
What is Earnings Per Share (EPS)?
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. It's one of the most important metrics for comparing profitability across companies and is the foundation of the P/E ratio, the most widely used valuation metric in finance.
Why EPS Matters for Investors
Comparable Across Companies
EPS normalizes profit to a per-share basis, making it easy to compare companies of different sizes. A $10B company and a $100B company can be compared fairly.
Drives Stock Prices
Over the long term, stock prices follow earnings. EPS growth is the primary driver of share price appreciation for most stocks.
P/E Ratio Foundation
The P/E ratio (Price/EPS) is the most common valuation metric. A P/E of 20x means investors pay $20 for every $1 of annual earnings.
Earnings Yield
Earnings Yield (EPS/Price) is the inverse of P/E. Warren Buffett prefers this format because it can be directly compared to bond yields.
How Zyberno Calculates Growth Rate
Zyberno uses log-linear regression on 16 quarters of historical EPS data to calculate the growth rate. This statistical method provides a more reliable trend than simple year-over-year comparisons, which can be distorted by one-time charges or seasonal variations.
EPS vs Cash Flow Metrics
Owner Earnings: $3.8B →
Buffett's preferred metric focuses on actual cash generation. Unlike EPS, it excludes non-cash charges and accounting adjustments.
Free Cash Flow: $3.8B →
The cash remaining after capital expenditures. EPS can be positive while FCF is negative if the company is investing heavily.
Understanding P/E and PEG Ratios
CL's current P/E ratio is 21.2x, meaning investors pay $21.20 for every $1 of annual earnings. This is in the moderate range, typical for established companies with steady growth.
The PEG ratio (P/E divided by growth rate) helps determine if a stock is fairly valued for its growth. CL's PEG is 1.02. A PEG between 1.0-2.0 is generally considered fairly valued.
Summary: CL Earnings Per Share
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY (CL) earned $4.29 in diluted EPS over the trailing twelve months. EPS grew at 58.44% annually — significantly above the 20% threshold Zyberno associates with high-growth businesses. P/E ratio: 21.2x, earnings yield: 4.72%. For complete financial analysis, view the full CL stock report on Zyberno.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CL's current EPS?
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY (CL) earned $4.29 in diluted EPS over the trailing twelve months. EPS grew at 58.44% annually — significantly above the 20% threshold Zyberno associates with high-growth businesses. P/E ratio: 21.2x, earnings yield: 4.72%.
Is CL's EPS growing?
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY (CL) earned $4.29 in diluted EPS over the trailing twelve months. EPS grew at 58.44% annually — significantly above the 20% threshold Zyberno associates with high-growth businesses. P/E ratio: 21.2x, earnings yield: 4.72%.
What is CL's P/E ratio?
CL's P/E ratio is 21.2x, meaning investors pay $21.20 for every $1 of annual earnings. The inverse (Earnings Yield) is 4.72%.
What's the difference between EPS and Free Cash Flow?
EPS is accounting profit divided by shares, while Free Cash Flow is actual cash remaining after capital expenditures. For CL, EPS is $4.29 compared to FCF of $3.8B.
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💵 CL Free Cash Flow →
Compare to Free Cash Flow which subtracts all capital expenditures, not just maintenance CapEx.
💰 CL Owner Earnings →
Compare to Buffett's Owner Earnings metric which uses maintenance CapEx instead of total capital expenditures.
📈 CL Earnings Per Share →
Analyze EPS trends, P/E ratio, earnings yield, and per-share profitability metrics.
🎯 CL Earnings Surprise (SUE) →
See whether CL is beating or missing its own earnings trend — Standardized Unexpected Earnings and post-earnings drift.
📊 CL Revenue →
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