CLOROX COMPANY (CLX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CLX • US1890541097
Current stock price
105.28 USD
-2.34 (-2.17%)
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106.25 USD
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This CLX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CLX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CLX had positive earnings in the past year.
- CLX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- CLX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years CLX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 13.45%, CLX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CLX (21.55%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CLX is above the industry average of 14.94%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (21.55%) for CLX is above the 3 year average (18.59%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.45% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 21.55% |
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
- CLX has a better Profit Margin (11.17%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- CLX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CLX has a Operating Margin (15.21%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CLX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 44.16%, CLX is doing good in 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 | 15.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.17% | ||
| GM | 44.16% |
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. CLX Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CLX is creating value.
- CLX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for CLX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- CLX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.08 indicates that CLX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 3.08, CLX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- CLX has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.59. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CLX would need 3.59 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- CLX's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.59 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CLX outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.08 |
ROIC/WACC2.71
WACC7.95%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.74 indicates that CLX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- CLX has a Current ratio of 0.74. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CLX underperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- CLX has a Quick Ratio of 0.74. This is a bad value and indicates that CLX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.48, CLX is doing worse than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.48 |
3. CLX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CLX shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.48%.
- 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 -5.68% 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)-5.48%
EPS 3Y23.44%
EPS 5Y1.01%
EPS Q2Q%-10.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.68%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.01%
Revenue growth 5Y1.11%
Sales Q2Q%-0.77%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.95% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CLX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.34% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-22.64%
EPS Next 2Y-5.63%
EPS Next 3Y-1.72%
EPS Next 5Y2.95%
Revenue Next Year-7.75%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.35%
Revenue Next 3Y0.94%
Revenue Next 5Y1.34%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. CLX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.05, CLX is valued correctly.
- CLX's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.78. CLX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.29 indicates a correct valuation of CLX.
- CLX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.54. CLX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CLX.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CLX.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of CLX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)15.84
EPS Next 2Y-5.63%
EPS Next 3Y-1.72%
5. CLX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.86%, CLX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.83, CLX pays a better dividend. On top of this CLX pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, CLX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.86% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CLX has a limited annual growth rate of 2.88%.
- CLX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
- 79.74% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CLX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- CLX's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP79.74%
EPS Next 2Y-5.63%
EPS Next 3Y-1.72%
CLX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
105.28
-2.34 (-2.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04/amc
Inst Owners84.93%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.41%
Ins Owner Change-0.21%
Market Cap12.73B
Revenue(TTM)6.76B
Net Income(TTM)755.00M
Analysts55.56
Price Target126.88 (20.52%)
Short Float %6.11%
Short Ratio3.29
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.86% |
Yearly Dividend4.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.88%
DP79.74%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date04-22 2026-04-22 (1.24)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.49%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.99%
Max EPS beat(2)6.97%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)5.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.29%
Max EPS beat(4)28.7%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)12.97%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)48.42%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)42.93%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.06%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.19%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.3%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.58%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.09%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.15%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.6%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.29 | ||
| P/S | 1.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.94 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.21 |
EPS(TTM)6.56
EY6.23%
EPS(NY)6.88
Fwd EY6.54%
FCF(TTM)6.43
FCFY6.11%
OCF(TTM)8.14
OCFY7.73%
SpS55.89
BVpS-1.03
TBVpS-15.81
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)15.84
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.45% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 31.48% | ||
| ROIC | 21.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 23.01% | ||
| ROICexgc | 49.39% | ||
| OM | 15.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.17% | ||
| GM | 44.16% | ||
| FCFM | 11.51% |
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 Turnover1.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.59 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.23 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 92.38% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.05% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | 103.05% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.08 |
F-Score6
WACC7.95%
ROIC/WACC2.71
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)-5.48%
EPS 3Y23.44%
EPS 5Y1.01%
EPS Q2Q%-10.32%
EPS Next Y-22.64%
EPS Next 2Y-5.63%
EPS Next 3Y-1.72%
EPS Next 5Y2.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.68%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.01%
Revenue growth 5Y1.11%
Sales Q2Q%-0.77%
Revenue Next Year-7.75%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.35%
Revenue Next 3Y0.94%
Revenue Next 5Y1.34%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.93%
EBIT growth 3Y18.51%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.39%
EBIT Next Year6.04%
EBIT Next 3Y8.42%
EBIT Next 5Y7.05%
FCF growth 1Y6.87%
FCF growth 3Y12.46%
FCF growth 5Y-10.05%
OCF growth 1Y4.24%
OCF growth 3Y7.67%
OCF growth 5Y-8.7%
CLOROX COMPANY / CLX Fundamental Analysis 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 for CLX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CLOROX COMPANY (CLX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is CLOROX COMPANY (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 -22.64% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of CLOROX COMPANY (CLX) stock?
The dividend rating of CLOROX COMPANY (CLX) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 79.74%.