Clorox Co (LIM:CLX) FCF Margin %: -9.88% (As of Mar. 2026)


LIM:CLX Clorox Co LIM:CLX
74 GF Score
Price $166.00
GF Value $239.56
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What is Clorox Co FCF Margin %?

Clorox Co LIM:CLX 74 FCF Margin % is -9.88% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LIM:CLX with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $239.56. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,955 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Clorox Co ranks better than 65.47% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Clorox Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-165 Mil. Clorox Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,670 Mil. Therefore, Clorox Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -9.88%.

As of today, Clorox Co's current FCF Yield % is 3.39%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Clorox Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LIM:CLX' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.62   Med: 11.65   Max: 19.22
Current: 5.62


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Clorox Co was 19.22%. The lowest was 5.62%. And the median was 11.65%.

LIM:CLX's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
65.47% of 1955 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs LIM:CLX: 5.62


Clorox Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


Clorox Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clorox Co's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % Chart

Clorox Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
FCF Margin %
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Clorox Co Quarterly Data
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LIM:CLX vs ELF, IPAR, COTY: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Clorox Co's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Clorox Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Clorox Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Clorox Co FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Clorox Co's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Jun. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Jun. 2025 )
=761/7104
=10.71 %

Clorox Co's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-165/1670
=-9.88 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -9.88% mean?
Clorox Co (LIM:CLX) has a FCF Margin % of -9.88% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Clorox Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Clorox Co's FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.62 to 19.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Clorox Co ranks #675 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is Clorox Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Clorox Co's current FCF Margin % is -9.88%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.62 to a high of 19.22. Based on the distribution chart, Clorox Co ranks #675 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Clorox Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clorox Co's FCF Margin % compare to ELF and IPAR?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Clorox Co ranks #675 out of 1955 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Clorox Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.15. Historically, Clorox Co's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.62 to 19.22 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.15, based on 1,955 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Clorox Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clorox Co's current FCF Margin % is -9.88%. 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?
Clorox Co (LIM:CLX) has a current FCF Margin % of -9.88%. The stock's GF Value™ is $239.56, compared to a current price of $166.00 — trading 30.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -9.88%. Clorox Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clorox Co (LIM:CLX), the current FCF Margin % is -9.88% as of Mar. 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 (LIM:CLX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clorox Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $166.00 is trading 30.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $239.56.

Key valuation signals for LIM:CLX:

  • FCF Margin %: -9.88%
  • GF Value™: $239.56 vs. price of $166.00 (30.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM: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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