The Clorox Company (CLX) FCF Payout Ratio: 161.23%
Is The Clorox Company’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
The Clorox Company's FCF payout ratio of 161.23% is 105% above its 5-year average of 78.67%, near the high end of its 5-year range (41.25%–123.19%).
The FCF payout ratio for The Clorox Company (CLX) is 161.23%. It is above its 12-month average by 59.40% (101.15%).
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CLX Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
CLX Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
CLX FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
161.23%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
101.15%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
92.93%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
78.67%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
70.35%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
67.20%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
60.93%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+59.40%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+73.50%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+104.95%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+129.20%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+139.92%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+164.62%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
161.2%
Earnings Payout Ratio
75.6%
Dividend Yield
4.97%
FCF Yield
3.12%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $761.00M | $602.00M | 79.1% |
| 2024 | $483.00M | $595.00M | 123.2% |
| 2023 | $930.00M | $583.00M | 62.7% |
| 2022 | $535.00M | $571.00M | 106.7% |
| 2021 | $945.00M | $558.00M | 59.0% |
| 2020 | $1.29B | $533.00M | 41.3% |
| 2019 | $786.00M | $490.00M | 62.3% |
| 2018 | $780.00M | $450.00M | 57.7% |
| 2017 | $637.00M | $412.00M | 64.7% |
| 2016 | $606.00M | $398.00M | 65.7% |
| 2015 | $749.00M | $385.00M | 51.4% |
| 2014 | $629.00M | $368.00M | 58.5% |
| 2013 | $581.00M | $335.00M | 57.7% |
| 2012 | $420.00M | $315.00M | 75.0% |
| 2011 | $470.00M | $303.00M | 64.5% |
| 2010 | $616.00M | $282.00M | 45.8% |
| 2009 | $541.00M | $258.00M | 47.7% |
| 2008 | $560.00M | $228.00M | 40.7% |
| 2007 | $562.00M | $183.00M | 32.6% |
| 2006 | $342.00M | $173.00M | 50.6% |
| 2005 | $614.00M | $201.00M | 32.7% |
| 2004 | $727.00M | $229.00M | 31.5% |
| 2003 | $598.00M | $193.00M | 32.3% |
| 2002 | $699.00M | $196.00M | 28.0% |
| 2001 | $555.00M | $199.00M | 35.9% |
| 2000 | $500.00M | $189.00M | 37.8% |
| 1999 | $296.00M | $162.00M | 54.7% |
| 1998 | $65.30M | $132.40M | 202.8% |
| 1997 | $266.90M | $120.00M | 45.0% |
| 1996 | $321.90M | $110.40M | 34.3% |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
The Clorox Company FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
The Clorox Company FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for The Clorox Company (CLX)?
- The FCF payout ratio for CLX stock is 161.23%.
- Is The Clorox Company's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- The Clorox Company's FCF payout ratio of 161.23% is 105% above its 5-year average of 78.67%, near the high end of its 5-year range (41.25%–123.19%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for The Clorox Company (CLX)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for CLX stock is 101.15%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for The Clorox Company (CLX)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for CLX stock is 92.93%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for The Clorox Company (CLX)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for CLX stock is 78.67%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for The Clorox Company (CLX)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for CLX stock is 70.35%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for The Clorox Company (CLX)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for CLX stock is 67.20%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for The Clorox Company (CLX)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for CLX stock is 60.93%.
The Clorox Company FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | 79.11% |
| 2024-06-30 | 123.19% |
| 2023-06-30 | 62.69% |
| 2022-06-30 | 106.73% |
| 2021-06-30 | 59.05% |
| 2020-06-30 | 41.25% |
| 2019-06-30 | 62.34% |
| 2018-06-30 | 57.69% |
| 2017-06-30 | 64.68% |
| 2016-06-30 | 65.68% |
| 2015-06-30 | 51.40% |
| 2014-06-30 | 58.51% |
| 2013-06-30 | 57.66% |
| 2012-06-30 | 75.00% |
| 2011-06-30 | 64.47% |
| 2010-06-30 | 45.78% |
| 2009-06-30 | 47.69% |
| 2008-06-30 | 40.71% |
| 2007-06-30 | 32.56% |
| 2006-06-30 | 50.58% |
| 2005-06-30 | 32.74% |
| 2004-06-30 | 31.50% |
| 2003-06-30 | 32.27% |
| 2002-06-30 | 28.04% |
| 2001-06-30 | 35.86% |
| 2000-06-30 | 37.80% |
| 1999-06-30 | 54.73% |
| 1998-06-30 | 202.76% |
| 1997-06-30 | 44.96% |
| 1996-06-30 | 34.30% |
About The Clorox Company
The Clorox Company is a global manufacturer and marketer of both consumer and professional products, operating through four distinct segments: Health and Wellness, Household, Lifestyle, and International. The Health and Wellness division offers a range of cleaning solutions, including laundry additives and home care items under brand names such as Clorox, Clorox2, Scentiva, Pine-Sol, Liquid-Plumr, Tilex, and Formula 409. It also supplies professional cleaning and disinfecting products via the CloroxPro and Clorox Healthcare brands, alongside professional food service goods from Hidden Valley. Additionally, this segment provides vitamins, minerals, and supplements (VMS) within the United States, marketed under the RenewLife, Natural Vitality, NeoCell, and Rainbow Light labels. Dedicated to the U.S. market, the Household segment features cat litter products from Fresh Step and Scoop Away, food storage bags and wraps under the Glad brand, and grilling essentials like Kingsford charcoal. The Lifestyle segment, also primarily serving the U.S., encompasses dressings, dips, seasonings, and sauces, predominantly from Hidden Valley; natural personal care items offered by Burt's Bees; and water-filtration systems from Brita. Internationally, the International segment distributes a broad portfolio of products including laundry additives, home care items, water-filtration systems, digestive health products, grilling supplies, cat litter, various food items, bags and wraps, natural personal care products, and professional cleaning and disinfecting solutions. Key international brands include Clorox, Ayudin, Clorinda, Poett, Pine-Sol, Glad, Brita, RenewLife, Ever Clean, and Burt's Bees. Clorox's extensive product line reaches customers through a diverse array of channels. These include major retailers, grocery stores, warehouse clubs, discount outlets, home hardware centers, pharmacies, pet stores, military exchanges, both company-owned and third-party e-commerce platforms, distributors, and a direct sales force. Established in 1913, the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Oakland, California.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Household & Personal Products
- CEO
- Linda J. Rendle