Clorox P/E Ratio

Clorox's p/e ratio stands at 17.93. That is above the Materials sector average of 15.59. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Clorox sits higher the Materials benchmark (15.59) with a P/E ratio of 17.93. That is roughly 15.0% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

Whether 17.93 is attractive depends on Clorox's earnings outlook, competitive position, and how peers are valued. Investors typically ask: is growth accelerating, are margins stable, and is the multiple expanding or compressing over time? The history and comparison charts below are built for those checks.

The history chart shows how Clorox's P/E ratio evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places CLX next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.

Yes — within Materials, P/E ratio is commonly used to spot outliers. Clorox's reading of 17.93 (sector avg 15.59) is a starting point; confirm whether differences come from growth, margins, accounting choices, or one-time items before treating an outlier as a buy or sell signal.