Valuation dashboard for The Clorox Company (CLX) with P/E 18.30, P/B 119.07, EV/EBITDA 13.72 and dividend yield 5.66%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Consumer Defensive companies.
The Clorox Company is a global manufacturer and marketer of both consumer and professional products, operating through four distinct segments: Health and Wellness, Household, Lifestyle, and International. The Health and Wellness division offers a range of cleaning solutions, including laundry additives and home care items under brand names such as Clorox, Clorox2, Scentiva, Pine-Sol, Liquid-Plumr, Tilex, and Formula 409.
Analysis Summary
The Clorox Company reported revenue of $6.72B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of -1.8%. Net income reached $587.0M, with a -3.7% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 42.3%, operating margin 24.7%, net margin 8.7%.
At $88.00 (closing price, October 30, 2026), CLX trades at a P/E of 18.30 and an ROE of -18.94%. Market capitalisation stands at $10.6B, placing it among large-cap names.
Balance sheet quality for CLX: current ratio of 0.7. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 18.30 |
| Price / Book | 119.07 |
| EV / EBITDA | 13.72 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.66% |
Valuation Models
| DCF Fair Value | $386.09 |
| vs Current Price | +338.7% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLX | The Clorox Company | $10.6B | 18.30 | 119.07 | -18.9% |
| KMB | Kimberly-Clark Corporation | $35.9B | 18.36 | 20.51 | 122.6% |
| REYN | Reynolds Consumer Products Inc. | $5.0B | 14.41 | 2.16 | 15.3% |
| PG | The Procter & Gamble Company | $374.5B | 24.33 | 7.06 | 29.5% |
| UL | Unilever PLC | $140.6B | 13.72 | 7.79 | 58.3% |
| CL | Colgate-Palmolive Company | $76.0B | 37.31 | 264.36 | 11.4% |
| KVUE | Kenvue Inc. | $37.1B | 21.94 | 3.65 | 16.1% |
| CHD | Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | $25.4B | 32.99 | 5.67 | 18.2% |
Price
| Price | $88.00 (closing price, October 30, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $10.6B |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | -1,893.55% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 20.39% |
| Return on Assets | 7.53% |
| Gross Margin | 42.32% |
| Operating Margin | 24.73% |
| Net Margin | 8.74% |
Related companies: KMB · REYN · PG · UL · CL · KVUE · CHD
Explore sector: Consumer Defensive · Household & Personal Products
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