CLOROX COMPANY (CLX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CLX - US1890541097 - Common Stock
104.27 USD
-0.43 (-0.41%)
104.499 USD
+0.23 (+0.22%)
Overall CLX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CLX against 12 industry peers in the Household Products industry. CLX has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. CLX has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. CLX also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CLX had positive earnings in the past year.
CLX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CLX has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CLX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CLX has a better Return On Assets (14.31%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 21.90%, CLX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CLX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.59%. This is above the industry average of 14.90%.
The 3 year average ROIC (18.59%) for CLX is below the current ROIC(21.90%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 11.68%, CLX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CLX has declined.
CLX has a Operating Margin (15.17%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CLX has declined.
CLX's Gross Margin of 44.28% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CLX outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
CLX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
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.
The debt/assets ratio for CLX is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.15 indicates that CLX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CLX has a Altman-Z score (3.15) which 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 (4.25) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.15 |
ROIC/WACC2.83
WACC7.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.76 indicates that CLX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.76, CLX is doing worse than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
CLX has a Quick Ratio of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that CLX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.50, CLX is not doing good in the industry: 91.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.5 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CLX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.99%.
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.
The Revenue has decreased by -9.35% in the past 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
Based on estimates for the next years, CLX will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.83% on average per year.
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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.52, CLX is valued correctly.
CLX's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
CLX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.20, the valuation of CLX can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CLX is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CLX to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.57), we can say CLX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.2 |
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 ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.07 |
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)15.31
EPS Next 2Y-5.8%
EPS Next 3Y-1.93%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.72%, CLX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CLX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.21. 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 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.72% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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%
104.27
-0.43 (-0.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners91%
Inst Owner Change-1.53%
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner Change13.55%
Market Cap12.70B
Revenue(TTM)6.77B
Net Income(TTM)791.00M
Analysts54.81
Price Target136.17 (30.59%)
Short Float %5.33%
Short Ratio3.64
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.72% |
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)-9.69%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-30.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.77%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.2 | ||
| P/S | 1.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.89 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.07 |
EPS(TTM)6.72
EY6.44%
EPS(NY)6.86
Fwd EY6.58%
FCF(TTM)5.22
FCFY5.01%
OCF(TTM)7.01
OCFY6.72%
SpS55.6
BVpS-0.18
TBVpS-14.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)15.31
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 | 3.15 |
F-Score6
WACC7.75%
ROIC/WACC2.83
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%.