The Clorox Company (CLX) — Stock Score Summary

The Clorox Company (CLX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 56/100 based on Quality (57/100), Value (51/100), and Momentum (33/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. The Clorox Company is a slow-growth consumer defensive stock with high valuation multiples and no exposure to our high-conviction macro themes.

The Clorox Company manufactures and markets a diverse portfolio of consumer and professional products, including bleach, cleaning supplies, cat litter, bags, and food products. It holds strong brand equity and market leadership in various household product categories, supported by extensive distribution networks. Clorox is a defensive consumer staple company, known for its consistent dividends and resilience during economic downturns due to essential product offerings.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$95.69
Market Cap$11.6B
P/E (TTM)14.57
P/E (Forward)14.24
Price/Book-161.79
Return on Equity546.1%
Return on Invested Capital32.0%
Debt/Equity4876.09
Gross Margin43.8%
Operating Margin17.0%
Revenue Growth0.1%
Dividend Yield5.5%
Free Cash Flow$63M

The Clorox Company operates in the Household & Personal Products industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Clorox Company’s (CLX) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for The Clorox Company (CLX) is 56/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (57), Value (51), and Momentum (33) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does The Clorox Company have an economic moat?
The Clorox Company (CLX) has a Quality factor score of 57/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is The Clorox Company a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for The Clorox Company (CLX) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 56/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is The Clorox Company in?
The Clorox Company (CLX) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Household & Personal Products industry (United States).
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