Colgate-Palmolive Company vs Vale SA — how do they compare? Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at $90.95 (market cap $74.59B), while Vale SA trades at $14.69 (market cap $59.83B). The key difference: Colgate-Palmolive Company is the larger of the two by market cap, and Vale SA pays the higher dividend (8.87%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CL | VALE | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $74.59B | $59.83B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $99.14 | $17.82 |
52-Week Low | $74.98 | $9.53 |
Enterprise Value | $81.22B | $76.74B |
Dividend Yield | 2.27% | 8.87% |
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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 →Vale is the world's largest iron ore miner and one of the largest diversified miners, along with BHP and Rio Tinto. Earnings are dominated by the bulk materials division, primarily iron ore and iron ore pellets, with minor contributions from iron ore proxies, including manganese and coal. The base metals division is much smaller, primarily consisting of nickel mines and smelters with a small contribution from copper.
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