Clorox Co (MEX:CLX) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 22.07 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 56% Below Median

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MEX:CLX Clorox Co MEX:CLX
67 GF Score
Price MXN1,636.00
GF Value MXN2,267.11
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Clorox Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Clorox Co MEX:CLX 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 22.07 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 49.73. GuruFocus rates MEX:CLX with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,267.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,442 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Clorox Co ranks worse than 98.34% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), Clorox Co's current share price is MXN1636.00. Clorox Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN74.13. Clorox Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 22.07.

The historical rank and industry rank for Clorox Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:CLX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.79   Med: 49.73   Max: 4650
Current: 23.13

During the past years, Clorox Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4650.00. The lowest was 20.79. And the median was 49.73.

MEX:CLX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
98.34% of 1442 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs MEX:CLX: 23.13

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Clorox Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-9.992. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is MXN74.13 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Clorox Co  (MEX:CLX) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Clorox Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Clorox Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clorox Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Clorox Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Clorox Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Clorox Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 34.91 27.99 28.79 24.04 24.72

MEX:CLX vs ELF, IPAR, NWL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Clorox Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Clorox Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Clorox Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Clorox Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Clorox Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Clorox Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1636.00/74.13
=22.07

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Clorox Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Clorox Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=-9.992/330.2130*330.2130
=-9.992

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Clorox Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 42.461 241.018 58.175
201609 43.416 241.428 59.382
201612 43.429 241.432 59.399
201703 59.069 243.801 80.005
201706 75.939 244.955 102.370
201709 83.333 246.819 111.489
201712 115.394 246.524 154.568
201803 117.433 249.554 155.389
201806 111.464 251.989 146.065
201809 99.238 252.439 129.812
201812 113.742 251.233 149.499
201903 118.462 254.202 153.884
201906 85.433 256.143 110.138
201909 86.522 256.759 111.274
201912 83.722 256.974 107.583
202003 129.415 258.115 165.564
202006 166.075 257.797 212.726
202009 195.430 260.280 247.939
202012 187.332 260.474 237.488
202103 122.127 264.877 152.252
202106 66.634 271.696 80.985
202109 61.591 274.310 74.143
202112 52.217 278.802 61.846
202203 64.714 287.504 74.327
202206 90.828 296.311 101.220
202209 53.159 296.808 59.142
202212 50.683 296.797 56.389
202303 0.437 301.836 0.478
202306 30.461 305.109 32.967
202309 -5.198 307.789 -5.577
202312 7.250 306.746 7.805
202403 12.161 312.332 12.857
202406 48.381 314.175 50.851
202409 9.553 315.301 10.005
202412 -6.943 315.605 -7.264
202503 4.482 319.799 4.628
202506 49.262 322.561 50.431
202509 -3.314 324.800 -3.369
202512 -18.618 324.054 -18.972
202603 -9.992 330.213 -9.992

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 22.07 mean?
Clorox Co (MEX:CLX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 22.07 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Clorox Co and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 49.73. Over the past decade, Clorox Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 20.79 to 4,650.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Clorox Co ranks #1418 out of 1442 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 98.3%.
Is Clorox Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Clorox Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 22.07 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 49.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.79 to a high of 4,650.00. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Clorox Co's value of 22.07 is 1665.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clorox Co ranks #1418 out of 1442 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Clorox Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clorox Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ELF and IPAR?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Clorox Co ranks #1418 out of 1442 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Clorox Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Clorox Co's value of 22.07 is 1665.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Clorox Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 20.79 to 4,650.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.73 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Clorox Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.25, based on 1,442 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clorox Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 22.07 is 1665.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Clorox Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clorox Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 22.07, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 49.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clorox Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clorox Co (MEX:CLX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,267.11, compared to a current price of MXN1,636.00 — trading 27.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 22.07, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 49.73 and 1665.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.25. Clorox Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clorox Co (MEX:CLX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 22.07 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Clorox Co (MEX:CLX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clorox Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,636.00 is trading 27.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,267.11. GuruFocus considers Clorox Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CLX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 22.07 (56% below median its 10-year median of 49.73)
  • GF Value™: MXN2,267.11 vs. price of MXN1,636.00 (27.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1665.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1418 of 1442)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CLX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Clorox Co Business Description

Address 1221 Broadway, Oakland, CA, USA, 94612-1888
Since its inception more than 100 years ago, Clorox has expanded to operate in a variety of consumer product categories, including cleaning supplies, laundry care, trash bags, cat litter, charcoal, food dressings, water filtration products, and natural personal care products. Beyond its namesake brand, the firm's portfolio includes Liquid-Plumr, Pine-Sol, S.O.S, Tilex, Kingsford, Fresh Step, Glad, Hidden Valley, KC Masterpiece, Brita, and Burt's Bees. More than 80% of Clorox's sales come from its home turf.
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