Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)vsTeradyne Inc (TER)
CL
Colgate-Palmolive Company
$85.49
+1.14%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $67.75B
TER
Teradyne Inc
$323.36
+1.01%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $50.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Colgate-Palmolive Company generates 539% more annual revenue ($20.38B vs $3.19B). TER leads profitability with a 17.4% profit margin vs 10.5%. TER appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.61. TER earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
CL
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
TER
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-279.8%
Fair Value
$22.51
Current Price
$85.49
$62.98 premium
Margin of Safety
-98.5%
Fair Value
$161.93
Current Price
$323.36
$161.43 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 50 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 20.4%
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Strong operational efficiency at 30.3%
Revenue surging 43.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 81.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
1.1% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 18.1x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CL
The strongest argument for CL centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : TER
The strongest argument for TER centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.4% and operating margin at 30.3%. Revenue growth of 43.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CL
The primary concerns for CL are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 147.93 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : TER
The primary concerns for TER are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 92.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CL profiles as a value stock while TER is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TER carries more volatility with a beta of 1.80 — expect wider price swings.
TER is growing revenue faster at 43.9% — sustainability is the question.
CL generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TER scores higher overall (70/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 17.4% margins and 43.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Colgate-Palmolive Company
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
Colgate-Palmolive Company is an American multinational consumer products company headquartered on Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It specializes in the production, distribution and provision of household, health care, personal care and veterinary products.
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TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Teradyne, Inc. is an American automatic test equipment (ATE) designer and manufacturer based in North Reading, Massachusetts.
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