CLCAUTIOUS

Revenue Growth (YoY)

8.4%

Updated 104h ago

Sector Performance

53th percentile

8.4%

Sector Median

7.9%

Sector Avg

11.7%

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Deep Analysis

Revenue Growth (YoY) measures the percentage increase in a company's sales compared to the same quarter last year.

CL's current value of 8.4% sits slightly above the sector median of 7.8%, placing the company at the 53rd percentile among its peers—a position just above average. The trend direction is not available because both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are marked as N/A, meaning only a single historical data point (8.4%) exists for comparison. With no trend to assess, the level alone shows moderate growth relative to peers, but the absence of direction limits any judgment on momentum. This combination—an above-median rate with no trend—offers neither a clear risk nor a clear opportunity, as it fails to indicate whether growth is accelerating or decelerating. The CAUTIOUS overall verdict is neither supported nor contradicted by this metric, because the isolated point provides insufficient evidence to change the stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Revenue Growth (YoY) tell investors about CL?

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.

How is the Revenue Growth (YoY) calculated?

Revenue Growth (YoY) is calculated as: (Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4.

Who are CL's closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY)?

The closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY) include: COP (-4.6%), CCI (-4.8%), EMN (-4.9%), IPG (-5.1%), LEN (-5.2%).

The Formula

(Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4

Why It Matters

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.