Clorox CoCLX +2.38%74 Pretax Margin % is 15.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 15.83. GuruFocus rates CLX with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $133.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Clorox Co ranks better than 83.2% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Clorox Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $256 Mil. Clorox Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,670 Mil. Therefore, Clorox Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clorox Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CLX'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.22 Med: 15.83 Max: 17.63
Current: 14.62
CLX's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 83.2% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.665
vs CLX: 14.62
Clorox Co (NYSE:CLX) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Clorox Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Clorox Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clorox Co's Pretax 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.
CLX vs ELF, IPAR, COTY: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Clorox Co's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Clorox Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clorox Co's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* 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 Pretax Margin % of 15.33% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Clorox Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.83. Over the past decade, Clorox Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.22 to 17.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Clorox Co ranks #328 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Clorox Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Clorox Co's current Pretax Margin % of 15.33% is near median its 10-year median of 15.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.22 to a high of 17.63. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Clorox Co's value of 15.33% is 228.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clorox Co ranks #328 out of 1952 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 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clorox Co's Pretax Margin % compare to ELF and IPAR?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Clorox Co ranks #328 out of 1952 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Clorox Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Clorox Co's value of 15.33% is 228.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Clorox Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.22 to 17.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.83 vs. the industry median of 4.67, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.67, based on 1,952 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clorox Co's current Pretax Margin % of 15.33% is 228.6% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Clorox Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clorox Co's current Pretax Margin % is 15.33%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.83. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $133.66, compared to a current price of $97.54 — trading 27% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 15.33%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.83 and 228.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.67. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clorox Co (CLX), the current Pretax Margin % is 15.33% 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 (CLX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clorox Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $97.54 is trading 27% below its estimated GF Value™ of $133.66.
GuruFocus considers Clorox Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CLX:
Pretax Margin %: 15.33% (near median its 10-year median of 15.83)
GF Value™: $133.66 vs. price of $97.54 (27% below fair value)
Industry Position: 228.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#328 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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