The Clorox Company (CLX) Debt to Equity Ratio: 8.97
Is The Clorox Company’s debt to equity ratio high or low?
The Clorox Company's debt to equity ratio of 8.97 is 13% above its 5-year average of 7.97, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.44–13.29).
As of Thursday, June 11, 2026. 0.67% above its 12-month average of 8.91.
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CLX Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
8.97
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
8.91
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
9.17
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
7.97
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
7.86
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
10.81
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
10.89
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.67%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-2.21%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+12.52%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+14.14%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-17.05%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-17.61%
CLX Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Clorox Company (CLX) | $11.78B | 8.97 | 8.91 | 9.17 | 7.97 |
| Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B) | $12.44B | 0.54 | 0.61 | 0.75 | 0.80 |
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) | $12.46B | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.07 | 0.91 |
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) | $13.22B | 0.70 | 0.77 | 0.90 | 1.02 |
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) | $13.53B | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.40 | 0.38 |
| Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH) | $7.16B | 0.23 | 0.13 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) | $6.45B | 0.90 | 0.96 | 1.01 | 1.06 |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS) | $18.07B | 1.66 | 1.54 | 1.34 | 1.41 |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) | $21.42B | 1.23 | 1.60 | 1.40 | 1.33 |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) | $23.27B | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.65 | 0.70 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
8.97
Current Ratio
0.84
The Clorox Company Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition
Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
The Clorox Company Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for The Clorox Company (CLX)?
- The debt to equity ratio for CLX stock is 8.97.
- Is The Clorox Company's debt to equity ratio high or low?
- The Clorox Company's debt to equity ratio of 8.97 is 13% above its 5-year average of 7.97, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.44–13.29).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for The Clorox Company (CLX)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for CLX stock is 8.91.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for The Clorox Company (CLX)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for CLX stock is 9.17.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for The Clorox Company (CLX)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for CLX stock is 7.97.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for The Clorox Company (CLX)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for CLX stock is 7.86.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for The Clorox Company (CLX)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for CLX stock is 10.81.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for The Clorox Company (CLX)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for CLX stock is 10.89.
The Clorox Company Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | 8.97 |
| 2024-06-30 | 8.85 |
| 2023-06-30 | 13.29 |
| 2022-06-30 | 5.58 |
| 2021-06-30 | 7.70 |
| 2020-06-30 | 3.44 |
| 2019-06-30 | 4.80 |
| 2018-06-30 | 3.42 |
| 2017-06-30 | 4.05 |
| 2016-06-30 | 7.78 |
| 2015-06-30 | 18.57 |
| 2014-06-30 | 15.02 |
| 2013-06-30 | 16.25 |
| 2010-06-30 | 33.67 |
| 2007-06-30 | 11.91 |
| 2004-06-30 | 0.50 |
| 2003-06-30 | 0.88 |
| 2002-06-30 | 0.75 |
| 2001-06-30 | 0.53 |
| 2000-06-30 | 0.76 |
| 1999-06-30 | 0.92 |
| 1998-06-30 | 1.37 |
| 1997-06-30 | 0.91 |
| 1996-06-30 | 0.59 |
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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