Clorox CoMEX:CLX 67 Operating Margin % is 17.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 17.25. GuruFocus rates MEX:CLX with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,453.29 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Clorox Co ranks better than 86.88% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Clorox Co's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN5,121 Mil. Clorox Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN30,115 Mil. Therefore, Clorox Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.01%.
Warning Sign:
Clorox Co operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clorox Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CLX'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.12 Med: 17.25 Max: 18.76
Current: 15.68
MEX:CLX's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 86.88% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs MEX:CLX: 15.68
Clorox Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -5.60% per year.
Clorox Co's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN5,121 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN19,480 Mil.
Clorox Co (MEX:CLX) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Clorox Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Clorox Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clorox Co's Operating 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.
MEX:CLX vs ELF, IPAR, COTY: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Clorox Co's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Clorox Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clorox Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Clorox Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (MEX:CLX) has a Operating Margin % of 17.01% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Clorox Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.25. Over the past decade, Clorox Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.12 to 18.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Clorox Co ranks #256 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is Clorox Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Clorox Co's current Operating Margin % of 17.01% is near median its 10-year median of 17.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.12 to a high of 18.76. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Clorox Co's value of 17.01% is 223.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clorox Co ranks #256 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Clorox Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clorox Co's Operating Margin % compare to ELF and IPAR?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Clorox Co ranks #256 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Clorox Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Clorox Co's value of 17.01% is 223.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Clorox Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.12 to 18.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.25 vs. the industry median of 5.26, 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 Operating Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,951 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clorox Co's current Operating Margin % of 17.01% is 223.4% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Clorox Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clorox Co's current Operating Margin % is 17.01%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.25. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,453.29, compared to a current price of MXN1,700.00 — trading 30.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 17.01%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.25 and 223.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clorox Co (MEX:CLX), the current Operating Margin % is 17.01% 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 (MEX:CLX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clorox Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,700.00 is trading 30.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,453.29.
GuruFocus considers Clorox Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CLX:
Operating Margin %: 17.01% (near median its 10-year median of 17.25)
GF Value™: MXN2,453.29 vs. price of MXN1,700.00 (30.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 223.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#256 of 1951)
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.
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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