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Clorox CoCLX +1.00%72 Days Sales Outstanding is 33.73 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 34.69. GuruFocus rates CLX with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $132.50 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Clorox Co ranks worse than 51.38% on this metric.
Clorox Co's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $720 Mil. Clorox Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,948 Mil.
Hence, Clorox Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 33.73.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clorox Co's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
CLX'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.13 Med: 34.69 Max: 42.75
Current: 39.31
During the past 13 years, Clorox Co's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 42.75. The lowest was 31.13. And the median was 34.69.
CLX's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 51.38% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 38.63
vs CLX: 39.31
Clorox Co's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (32.18) to Jun. 2026 (33.73).
Clorox Co (NYSE:CLX) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Clorox Co Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Clorox Co Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clorox Co's Days Sales Outstanding 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.
CLX vs ELF, IPAR, NWL: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Clorox Co's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Clorox Co's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clorox Co's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (CLX) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 33.73 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Clorox Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 34.69. Over the past decade, Clorox Co's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 31.13 to 42.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Clorox Co ranks #1003 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 51.4%.
Is Clorox Co's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Clorox Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 33.73 is near median its 10-year median of 34.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.13 to a high of 42.75. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.63. Clorox Co's value of 33.73 is 12.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clorox Co ranks #1003 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Clorox Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clorox Co's Days Sales Outstanding compare to ELF and IPAR?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Clorox Co ranks #1003 out of 1952 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Clorox Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.63. Clorox Co's value of 33.73 is 12.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Clorox Co's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 31.13 to 42.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.69 vs. the industry median of 38.63, Clorox Co has consistently been below 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 Days Sales Outstanding for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 38.63, based on 1,952 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clorox Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 33.73 is 12.7% below 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Clorox Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clorox Co's current Days Sales Outstanding is 33.73, which is near median its own 10-year median of 34.69. 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 (CLX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $132.50, compared to a current price of $83.94 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 33.73, which is near median its 10-year median of 34.69 and 12.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 38.63. Clorox Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clorox Co (CLX), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 33.73 as of Jun. 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 (CLX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clorox Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $83.94 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $132.50.
GuruFocus considers Clorox Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CLX:
Days Sales Outstanding: 33.73 (near median its 10-year median of 34.69)
GF Value™: $132.50 vs. price of $83.94 (36.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1003 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CLX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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