CLX Clorox PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current P/E ratio for Clorox stock as of Apr 1, 2025 is 40.19. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $3.68 and the stock price of $147.91 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 33% from the past four quarters average of 60.0.

CLX PE ratio history

How has CLX's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Clorox for the last ten years is 49.78. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 40.19 is 19% less than the historical average. In the past ten years, CLX's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Mar 2023 quarter at 259.41, when the stock price was $158.24 and the EPS was $0.61. The lowest point was recorded in the Dec 2020 quarter, when it reached 20.8 with a price of $201.92 and an EPS of $9.71.

Today
40.19
Average
49.78
Median
25.84
Minimum
20.8
Maximum
259.41

Clorox PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 249.67% in 2023

Maximum annual decrease: -54.06% in 2024

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 60.38 -54.06% $136.47 $2.26
2023 131.44 249.67% $159.04 $1.21
2022 37.59 18.24% $140.98 $3.75
2021 31.79 8.09% $179.91 $5.66
2020 29.41 23.31% $219.37 $7.46
2019 23.85 12.34% $153.11 $6.42
2018 21.23 -13.49% $135.25 $6.37
2017 24.54 -11.15% $133.24 $5.43
2016 27.62 18.14% $138.39 $5.01
2015 23.38 10.23% $104.02 $4.45
2014 21.21 11.46% $91.4 $4.31
2013 19.03 8.74% $83.14 $4.37
2012 17.5 5.36% $72.46 $4.14
2011 16.61 14.39% $67.44 $4.06
2010 14.52 -0.68% $62.16 $4.28

Clorox PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Dec 2024 44.13 -21.99% $162.41 $3.68
Sep 2024 56.57 -6.31% $162.91 $2.88
Jun 2024 60.38 -23.49% $136.47 $2.26
Mar 2024 78.92 -64.58% $153.11 $1.94
Dec 2023 222.8 19% $142.59 $0.64
Sep 2023 187.23 42.45% $131.06 $0.7
Jun 2023 131.44 -49.33% $159.04 $1.21
Mar 2023 259.41 554.41% $158.24 $0.61
Dec 2022 39.64 1.59% $140.33 $3.54
Sep 2022 39.02 3.8% $128.39 $3.29
Jun 2022 37.59 0.86% $140.98 $3.75
Mar 2022 37.27 -56.82% $139.03 $3.73
Dec 2021 86.32 83.46% $174.36 $2.02
Sep 2021 47.05 48% $165.61 $3.52
Jun 2021 31.79 20.33% $179.91 $5.66

CLX average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of CLX for the past years

The current PE ratio of CLX is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
105.19
5-year avg
76.8
10-year avg
49.78
15-year avg
39.32

CLX PE vs peers

What is CLX's PE ratio compared to its peers

CLX's PE ratio is below its peer stock CHD.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
CLX Clorox Co 40.19 $18.22B
CHD Church & Dwight Co Inc 45.8 $26.93B

Frequently asked questions

What is Clorox's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for CLX stock is 40.19 as of Apr 1, 2025.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Clorox (CLX)?

As an average over the last 3 years, CLX stock has a PE ratio of 105.19.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Clorox (CLX)?

As an average over the last 5 years, CLX stock has a PE ratio of 76.8.

What is the highest PE ratio for CLX?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 259.41 in the Mar 2023 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for CLX compare to its historical average?

The current price to earnings ratio of CLX is 19% lower than the 10-year historical average.

How is CLX's PE ratio calculated (Clorox PE ratio formula)?

You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months earnings per share(EPS). As of today (Apr 1, 2025), Clorox's stock price is $147.91. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $3.68. Therefore, Clorox's price to earnings ratio for today is 40.19. PE RATIO(40.19) = STOCK PRICE($147.91) / TTM EPS($3.68)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.