PG vs CLX
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Procter & Gamble Company vs The Clorox Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | PG | CLX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $145.40 | $104.93 |
| Market cap | $337.97B | $12.69B |
| P/E ratio | 22.1 | 21.8 |
| ROE | 30.29% | 163.76% |
| Profit margin | 18.44% | 8.73% |
| Revenue growth | 1.50% | -2.00% |
| Dividend yield | 2.99% | 4.67% |
| Beta | 0.38 | 0.54 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
PG vs CLX in plain English
- PG is the bigger company — about 26.6× the market cap of CLX.
- CLX is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.8 vs 22.1).
- CLX earns a higher return on equity (164% vs 30%).
- PG is growing revenue faster (2% vs -2%).
- CLX has the higher dividend yield (4.67% vs 2.99%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
PG return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Procter & Gamble Company would be worth today.
CLX return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Clorox Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.