Would Warren Buffett Buy Colgate-Palmolive (CL) at ~22× Earnings?
Colgate-Palmolive is one of the most durable consumer staples franchises in the world, anchored by dominant oral care brands, exceptional pricing power, and recession-resistant demand. This Buffett-style analysis examines CL’s wide moat, capital efficiency, valuation, and why it serves best as a long-term defensive compounder rather than a growth stock.