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CLX:NYE-Clorox Company (The)

EQUITY | Consumer Packaged Goods | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 156.87

Change

-2.60 (-1.63)%

Market Cap

USD 14.98B

Volume

1.15M

Analyst Target

USD 152.27
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About

Clorox Co is engaged in manufacturing and marketing consumer & professional products. The Company sells its products primarily through grocery and mass retail outlets, e-commerce channels, wholesale distributors and medical supply distributors.

Company Website : http://www.thecloroxcompany.com

Currency: USD

Country : USA

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Largest Industry Peers for Consumer Packaged Goods

ETFs Containing CLX

DIP ETF Series Solutions 3.48 % 0.00 %

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FHC:CA First Trust Dow Jones Int.. 0.00 % 0.77 %

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RWU.D:CA 0.00 % 1.49 %

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RWU:CA 0.00 % 0.67 %

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SCIU 0.00 % 0.19 %

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USMR 0.00 % 0.30 %

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BVAL 0.00 % 0.65 %

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TACE 0.00 % 0.00 %

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FUD-A:CA 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Consumer Packaged Goods) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 1.77% 37% F 16% F
Dividend Return 0.62% 32% F 33% F
Total Return 2.39% 40% F 16% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 22.06% 79% B- 92% A
Dividend Return 2.99% 63% D 51% F
Total Return 25.05% 79% B- 92% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 79.73% 85% B 89% A-
Dividend Return 18.69% 91% A- 60% D-
Total Return 98.42% 88% B+ 90% A-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 10.99% 72% C 82% B
Dividend Return 13.75% 72% C 83% B
Total Return 2.76% 68% D+ 54% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 11.65% 93% A 61% D-
Risk Adjusted Return 117.96% 93% A 92% A
Market Capitalization 14.98B 74% C 92% A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Consumer Packaged Goods) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 23.10 26% 24%
Price/Book Ratio 29.60 2% 2%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 4.81 30% 24%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 22.19 26% 25%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 105.97% 98% 98%
Return on Invested Capital 38.92% 86% 95%
Return on Assets 15.31% 84% 95%
Debt to Equity Ratio 350.50% 7% 8%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.