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CLX Gross Margin Analysis

41.3%

Updated 57h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs of producing its products, so CLX’s 41.3% means it retains $0.413 of every sales dollar before other expenses.

Sector Performance

42th percentile

CLX

41.3%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

43.2%(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

That level sits below the sector median of 46.4%, placing the company in the 44th percentile among peers, meaning roughly 56% of comparable firms have a higher gross margin. The trend data is incomplete: the year-over-year change is N/A, and the last 8 quarters are N/A, but quarter-over-quarter the metric fell 4.4%, from 43.2% to 41.3% in the most recent period. A gross margin that is both below the industry midpoint and declining on the latest quarter points to rising input costs or weaker pricing power, which can pressure future profitability. This combination raises investment risk because CLX has less buffer to absorb cost shocks than many sector peers. The weak level and negative quarterly move directly support the overall CAUTIOUS verdict on the stock.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about CLX?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

Who are CLX's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: LVS (46.9%), ORLY (51.4%), MPWR (55.2%), NEM (56.0%), REI (56.0%).

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The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.