(CLX) The Clorox - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US1890541097

CLX: Cleaning supplies, Cat litter, Food products, Grilling supplies, Water filtration

The Clorox Company, headquartered in Oakland, California, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of a diverse range of consumer and professional products. Established in 1913, Clorox operates through four primary segments: Health and Wellness, Household, Lifestyle, and International. The Health and Wellness segment is a cornerstone of the company, offering essential home care cleaning and disinfecting products under renowned brands like Clorox, Pine-Sol, and Tilex. This segment also includes professional cleaning solutions under CloroxPro and Clorox Healthcare, catering to institutional needs. Additionally, it provides professional food service products, notably Hidden Valley, a brand synonymous with ranch dressing, expanding its reach into the food sector.

The Household segment contributes significantly with products like Fresh Step cat litter and Glad bags and wraps, which are staples in many households. Kingsford, a prominent brand in grilling products, further diversifies this segment, particularly popular during peak summer seasons. The Lifestyle segment delves into consumer trends with Burts Bees natural personal care products, aligning with the growing demand for organic ingredients. Brita water-filtration systems also fall under this segment, addressing the increasing awareness of water quality.

Internationally, Clorox adapts its products to local markets, ensuring a strong global presence. The companys portfolio includes brands like Ever Clean and Chux, which have successfully entered international markets. Clorox also ventures into the health supplements sector with brands such as RenewLife, capitalizing on the trend towards wellness and nutrition. Their distribution network is robust, encompassing major retailers, e-commerce channels, and direct sales, ensuring wide accessibility and a strong online presence, particularly noted post-pandemic.

3-Month Forecast: Based on the provided data, the stock price of The Clorox Company (CLX) is currently trading below its 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day moving averages (142.45, 146.97, and 152.67 respectively), indicating a potential bearish trend in the short term. The Average True Range (ATR) of 3.47 suggests moderate volatility. However, the forward P/E ratio of 19.49 indicates expected earnings growth, which could signal a bullish mid-term outlook. The high P/B ratio of 61.19 reflects strong brand value and growth expectations, though it may also indicate overvaluation. The P/S ratio of 2.39 is moderate, aligning with industry standards. Overall, the forecast suggests a cautious short-term outlook with potential for recovery in the mid-term, driven by earnings expectations and brand strength.

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CLX Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 17,497m
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Household & Personal Products
GiC Sub-Industry Household Products
IPO / Inception 1983-03-21

CLX Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -13.8
Fundamental 46.5
Dividend Rating 53.4
Rel. Strength -12.2
Analysts 2.95/5
Fair Price Momentum 130.02 USD
Fair Price DCF 124.00 USD

CLX Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 3.42%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.99%
Annual Growth 5y 2.20%
Payout Consistency 73.1%

CLX Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -82.4%
Growth Correlation 12m 43.4%
Growth Correlation 5y -45.7%
CAGR 5y -3.35%
CAGR/Max DD 5y -0.07
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.04
Alpha -8.29
Beta 0.049
Volatility 25.38%
Current Volume 1221.1k
Average Volume 20d 1266k
What is the price of CLX stocks?
As of April 25, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 137.57 with a total of 1,221,087 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.73%, over one month by -3.58%, over three months by -12.20% and over the past year by -3.83%.
Is The Clorox a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, The Clorox (NYSE:CLX) is currently (April 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 46.48 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of CLX as of April 2025 is 130.02. This means that CLX is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -5.49%.
Is CLX a buy, sell or hold?
The Clorox has received a consensus analysts rating of 2.95. Therefor, it is recommend to hold CLX.
  • Strong Buy: 2
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 15
  • Sell: 3
  • Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecast for CLX stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, CLX The Clorox will be worth about 140.4 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 137.57. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +2.07%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 156 13.4%
Analysts Target Price 164.6 19.6%
ValueRay Target Price 140.4 2.1%