Colgate-Palmolive Company vs Royal Bank of Canada — how do they compare? Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at $91.08 (market cap $74.59B), while Royal Bank of Canada trades at $215.06 (market cap $291.56B). The key difference: Royal Bank of Canada is far larger — about 3.9× Colgate-Palmolive Company's market cap, and Royal Bank of Canada pays the higher dividend (2.42%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CL | RY | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $74.59B | $291.56B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Financials |
52-Week High | $99.14 | $214.04 |
52-Week Low | $74.98 | $128.46 |
Enterprise Value | $81.22B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.27% | 2.42% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
Since its founding in 1806, Colgate-Palmolive has grown to become a leading global consumer product company. In addition to its namesake oral care line, the firm manufactures shampoos, shower gels, deodorants, and home care products that are sold in over 200 countries (international sales account for about 70% of its consolidated total, including approximately 45% from emerging regions). It also owns specialty pet food maker Hill's, which sells its products through veterinarians and specialty pet retailers.
Read more on CL →Royal Bank of Canada is one of the two largest banks in Canada. It is a diversified financial services company, offering personal and commercial banking, wealth-management services, insurance, corporate banking, and capital markets services. The bank is concentrated in Canada, with additional operations in the U.S. and other countries.
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