The Clorox Company (CLX) Return on Equity (ROE): 252.34%
Is The Clorox Company’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
The Clorox Company's return on equity (ROE) of 252.34% is 98% above its 5-year average of 127.45%, near the high end of its 5-year range (67.73%–252.34%).
The return on equity (ROE) for The Clorox Company (CLX) is 252.34% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 49.44% (168.86%).
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CLX Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
252.34%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
168.86%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
122.13%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
127.45%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
169.44%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
143.50%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
79.75%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+49.44%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+106.61%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+97.99%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+48.93%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+75.85%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+216.42%
CLX Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Clorox Company (CLX) | $12.08B | 252.34% | 168.86% | 122.13% | 127.45% |
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) | $12.45B | -2.50% | -11.37% | -3.58% | 0.71% |
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) | $13.25B | 23.54% | 14.33% | 14.17% | 15.47% |
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) | $13.38B | 5.87% | 8.06% | 9.91% | 11.13% |
| Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH) | $7.43B | 13.89% | 7.76% | 3.67% | 4.11% |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) | $6.37B | -0.53% | 8.51% | 8.73% | 10.13% |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS) | $18.02B | 23.70% | 25.76% | 25.50% | 25.63% |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) | $21.29B | 36.68% | -21.01% | -18.56% | -4.00% |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) | $23.34B | 17.51% | 15.91% | 15.82% | 19.15% |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) | $24.02B | 17.69% | 16.48% | 25.29% | 27.89% |
Return Analysis
ROE
252.3%
ROA
11.8%
The Clorox Company Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
The Clorox Company Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for The Clorox Company (CLX)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for CLX stock is 252.34%.
- Is The Clorox Company's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- The Clorox Company's return on equity (ROE) of 252.34% is 98% above its 5-year average of 127.45%, near the high end of its 5-year range (67.73%–252.34%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for The Clorox Company (CLX)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for CLX stock is 168.86%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for The Clorox Company (CLX)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for CLX stock is 122.13%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for The Clorox Company (CLX)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for CLX stock is 127.45%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for The Clorox Company (CLX)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for CLX stock is 169.44%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for The Clorox Company (CLX)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for CLX stock is 143.50%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for The Clorox Company (CLX)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for CLX stock is 79.75%.
The Clorox Company Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | 252.34% |
| 2024-06-30 | 85.37% |
| 2023-06-30 | 67.73% |
| 2022-06-30 | 83.09% |
| 2021-06-30 | 172.75% |
| 2020-06-30 | 103.41% |
| 2019-06-30 | 146.69% |
| 2018-06-30 | 113.36% |
| 2017-06-30 | 129.34% |
| 2016-06-30 | 218.18% |
| 2015-06-30 | 491.53% |
| 2014-06-30 | 362.34% |
| 2013-06-30 | 391.78% |
| 2012-06-30 | -400.74% |
| 2011-06-30 | -647.67% |
| 2010-06-30 | 726.51% |
| 2009-06-30 | -306.86% |
| 2008-06-30 | -124.59% |
| 2007-06-30 | 292.98% |
| 2006-06-30 | -284.62% |
| 2005-06-30 | -198.19% |
| 2004-06-30 | 35.65% |
| 2003-06-30 | 40.58% |
| 2002-06-30 | 23.78% |
| 2001-06-30 | 17.00% |
| 2000-06-30 | 21.96% |
| 1999-06-30 | 15.67% |
| 1998-06-30 | 31.61% |
| 1997-06-30 | 28.96% |
| 1996-06-30 | 23.81% |
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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