CLX Clorox PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current P/E ratio for Clorox stock as of Nov 21, 2024 is 58.73. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $2.88 and the stock price of $169.15 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 44% from the past four quarters average of 104.7.
CLX PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Clorox for the last ten years is 48.72. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 58.73 is 21% more 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.
Clorox PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 249.67% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -54.06% in 2024
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60.38 | -54.06% |
| 2023 | 131.44 | 249.67% |
| 2022 | 37.59 | 18.24% |
| 2021 | 31.79 | 8.09% |
| 2020 | 29.41 | 23.31% |
| 2019 | 23.85 | 12.34% |
| 2018 | 21.23 | -13.49% |
| 2017 | 24.54 | -11.15% |
| 2016 | 27.62 | 18.14% |
| 2015 | 23.38 | 10.23% |
CLX average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of CLX is above its 10-year historical average, but it is lower than the 3 and 5-year averages.
CLX PE vs peers
CLX's PE ratio is above its peer stock CHD.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CHD Church & Dwight Co Inc | 49.67 | $27.5B |
| CLX Clorox Co | 58.73 | $20.94B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Clorox's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for CLX stock is 58.73 as of Nov 21, 2024.
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 103.05.
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 73.2.
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 21% higher 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 (Nov 21, 2024), Clorox's stock price is $169.15. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $2.88. Therefore, Clorox's price to earnings ratio for today is 58.73. PE RATIO(58.73) = STOCK PRICE($169.15) / TTM EPS($2.88)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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