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Church & Dwight Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.
GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:
1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.
A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.
Church & Dwight Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 11.42.
Church & Dwight Co's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.40.
As of today, Church & Dwight Co's Altman Z-Score is 4.99.
Church & Dwight Co (NYSE:CHD) Financial Strength Explanation
The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.
Church & Dwight Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.
Church & Dwight Co Financial Strength Related Terms
CHD vs CLX, KMB, KVUE: Financial Strength Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Church & Dwight Co's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.
Church & Dwight Co Financial Strength vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Church & Dwight Co's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Church & Dwight Co's Financial Strength falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.
Church & Dwight Co has a Z-score of 4.99, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.
Good Sign:
Altman Z-score of 4.99 is strong.
* 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.
Church & Dwight Co (CHD) has a Financial Strength of 7 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Church & Dwight Co and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Church & Dwight Co's Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00.
Is Church & Dwight Co's Financial Strength too high?
Church & Dwight Co's current Financial Strength of 7 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Church & Dwight Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Church & Dwight Co's Financial Strength compare to CLX and KMB?
Church & Dwight Co's Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, Church & Dwight Co's own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00 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 Financial Strength for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Church & Dwight Co and its competitors. Church & Dwight Co's current Financial Strength is 7, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Church & Dwight Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Church & Dwight Co (CHD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $105.56, compared to a current price of $94.75 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Church & Dwight Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Church & Dwight Co (CHD), the current Financial Strength is 7 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 Church & Dwight Co (CHD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Church & Dwight Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $94.75 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $105.56.
GuruFocus considers Church & Dwight Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHD:
Financial Strength: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
GF Value™: $105.56 vs. price of $94.75 (10.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Church & Dwight is the leading global producer of baking soda. Its portfolio extends beyond its legacy category to include laundry products, cat litter, oral care, deodorant, and nasal care, all sold under the Arm & Hammer brand. Its brands also include Batiste, OxiClean, Vitafusion, Hero, and TheraBreath, which, together with Arm & Hammer, account for around 70% of its annual sales and profits. Most recently, the firm added Touchland and its hand sanitizer business to its fold. Even as it works to expand its product reach, Church & Dwight still derives around 80% of its sales from its home market in the US.
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