CLOROX COMPANY (CLX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CLX - US1890541097 - Common Stock
103.68 USD
-0.59 (-0.57%)
103.85 USD
+0.17 (+0.16%)
Overall CLX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CLX against 12 industry peers in the Household Products industry. While CLX is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CLX is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally CLX also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CLX was profitable.
In the past year CLX had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CLX has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CLX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 14.31%, CLX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of CLX (21.90%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CLX is above the industry average of 14.82%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (21.90%) for CLX is above the 3 year average (18.59%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.31% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 21.9% |
ROA(3y)7.31%
ROA(5y)8.13%
ROE(3y)135.14%
ROE(5y)132.26%
ROIC(3y)18.59%
ROIC(5y)17.73%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of CLX (11.68%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CLX has declined.
The Operating Margin of CLX (15.17%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CLX has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 44.28%, CLX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CLX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.68% | ||
| GM | 44.28% |
OM growth 3Y18.52%
OM growth 5Y-2.48%
PM growth 3Y20.6%
PM growth 5Y-3.98%
GM growth 3Y8.04%
GM growth 5Y-0.18%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CLX is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for CLX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CLX has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CLX is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.14 indicates that CLX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CLX (3.14) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CLX has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.25. This is a neutral value as CLX would need 4.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CLX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.25. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CLX outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.14 |
ROIC/WACC2.81
WACC7.8%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.76 indicates that CLX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.76, CLX is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.50 indicates that CLX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CLX's Quick ratio of 0.50 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CLX is outperformed by 91.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.5 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CLX have decreased strongly by -10.99% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, CLX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.01% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CLX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -9.35% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CLX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.11% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.99%
EPS 3Y23.44%
EPS 5Y1.01%
EPS Q2Q%-54.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.35%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.01%
Revenue growth 5Y1.11%
Sales Q2Q%-18.9%
3.2 Future
CLX is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.83% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CLX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.40% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-22.2%
EPS Next 2Y-5.8%
EPS Next 3Y-1.93%
EPS Next 5Y2.83%
Revenue Next Year-7.81%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.89%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.24%
Revenue Next 5Y1.4%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.43 indicates a correct valuation of CLX.
CLX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
CLX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
CLX is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.12.
CLX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CLX to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say CLX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CLX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
CLX's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CLX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)15.23
EPS Next 2Y-5.8%
EPS Next 3Y-1.93%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CLX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.76%, which is a nice return.
CLX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.16. CLX pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
CLX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.76% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CLX has a limited annual growth rate of 2.88%.
CLX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CLX has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.88%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
CLX pays out 76.11% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CLX is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP76.11%
EPS Next 2Y-5.8%
EPS Next 3Y-1.93%
103.68
-0.59 (-0.57%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners91%
Inst Owner Change-3.83%
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner Change24.42%
Market Cap12.63B
Revenue(TTM)6.77B
Net Income(TTM)791.00M
Analysts54.81
Price Target136.17 (31.34%)
Short Float %5.33%
Short Ratio3.64
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.76% |
Yearly Dividend4.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.88%
DP76.11%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)17.83%
Min EPS beat(2)6.97%
Max EPS beat(2)28.7%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)9.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.29%
Max EPS beat(4)28.7%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)25.3%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)52.89%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)41.78%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.58%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.3%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.62%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.13%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.28%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.58%
PT rev (1m)-2.93%
PT rev (3m)-3.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.12 | ||
| P/S | 1.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.8 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.97 |
EPS(TTM)6.72
EY6.48%
EPS(NY)6.86
Fwd EY6.62%
FCF(TTM)5.22
FCFY5.04%
OCF(TTM)7.01
OCFY6.76%
SpS55.6
BVpS-0.18
TBVpS-14.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)15.23
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.31% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 31.18% | ||
| ROIC | 21.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 22.99% | ||
| ROICexgc | 49.37% | ||
| OM | 15.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.68% | ||
| GM | 44.28% | ||
| FCFM | 9.39% |
ROA(3y)7.31%
ROA(5y)8.13%
ROE(3y)135.14%
ROE(5y)132.26%
ROIC(3y)18.59%
ROIC(5y)17.73%
ROICexc(3y)19.75%
ROICexc(5y)18.87%
ROICexgc(3y)40.28%
ROICexgc(5y)41.99%
ROCE(3y)24.92%
ROCE(5y)23.9%
ROICexgc growth 3Y25.21%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.26%
ROICexc growth 3Y28.43%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.01%
OM growth 3Y18.52%
OM growth 5Y-2.48%
PM growth 3Y20.6%
PM growth 5Y-3.98%
GM growth 3Y8.04%
GM growth 5Y-0.18%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 98.19% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.35% | ||
| Profit Quality | 80.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.14 |
F-Score6
WACC7.8%
ROIC/WACC2.81
Cap/Depr(3y)95.76%
Cap/Depr(5y)111.24%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.44%
Profit Quality(3y)296.87%
Profit Quality(5y)227.9%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.99%
EPS 3Y23.44%
EPS 5Y1.01%
EPS Q2Q%-54.3%
EPS Next Y-22.2%
EPS Next 2Y-5.8%
EPS Next 3Y-1.93%
EPS Next 5Y2.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.35%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.01%
Revenue growth 5Y1.11%
Sales Q2Q%-18.9%
Revenue Next Year-7.81%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.89%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.24%
Revenue Next 5Y1.4%
EBIT growth 1Y-13.41%
EBIT growth 3Y18.51%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.39%
EBIT Next Year6.95%
EBIT Next 3Y6.71%
EBIT Next 5Y6.75%
FCF growth 1Y-19.9%
FCF growth 3Y12.46%
FCF growth 5Y-10.05%
OCF growth 1Y-14.7%
OCF growth 3Y7.67%
OCF growth 5Y-8.7%
CLOROX COMPANY / CLX FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CLOROX COMPANY?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CLX.
What is the valuation status of CLOROX COMPANY (CLX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CLOROX COMPANY (CLX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of CLX stock?
CLOROX COMPANY (CLX) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for CLOROX COMPANY?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CLOROX COMPANY (CLX) is expected to decline by -22.2% in the next year.
Is the dividend of CLOROX COMPANY sustainable?
The dividend rating of CLOROX COMPANY (CLX) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 76.11%.