Clorox Co (MEX:CLX) Research & Development: MXN2,125 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:CLX Clorox Co MEX:CLX
67 GF Score
Price MXN1,700.00
GF Value MXN2,453.29
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Clorox Co Research & Development?

Clorox Co MEX:CLX 67 Research & Development is MXN2,125 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Clorox Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN487 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN2,125 Mil.

Clorox Co  (MEX:CLX) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Clorox Co Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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 Research & Development Chart

Clorox Co Annual Data
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Clorox Co Quarterly Data
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Clorox Co Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN2,125 Mil.

* 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 Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of MXN2,125 Mil mean?
Clorox Co (MEX:CLX) has a Research & Development of MXN2,125 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Clorox Co and its competitors.
Is Clorox Co's Research & Development too high?
Clorox Co's current Research & Development is MXN2,125 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to ELF and IPAR?
Clorox Co's Research & Development of MXN2,125 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Clorox Co and its competitors. Clorox Co's current Research & Development is MXN2,125 Mil. 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 Research & Development is MXN2,125 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clorox Co (MEX:CLX), the current Research & Development is MXN2,125 Mil 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:

  • Research & Development: MXN2,125 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN2,453.29 vs. price of MXN1,700.00 (30.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs

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.

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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