CYD

China Yuchai Intl

Fundamental data last updated:April 13, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Consumer Cyclical

industry

Auto Manufacturers

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

United States

Next Earnings Date

05/26/26

Business Summary

Clorox generates cash through brand-dominant positions in everyday household and personal care staples, where repeat purchase behavior and shelf space control create steady revenue streams. Its moat is rooted in brand equity, distribution depth, and pricing power in necessity-based categories. High ROIC suggests the company converts invested capital into profit efficiently, reinforcing the durability of its franchise. The business thrives on habitual consumption patterns, allowing consistent cash generation even in slower economic cycles.

 


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VALUATION

P/E

20.4

Market Cap ($M USD)

$1,605

Forward P/E

1.9

PEG

1.4

PRICE TO SALES

0.4

PRICE TO BOOK

1.2

EV / EBITDA

8.1

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

DCF Value

Graham Number

Price to FCF

EV to FCF

Earnings Yield

FCF Yield

DIVIDEND

Yield

1.20%

Annual Payout

$0.53

Payout Ratio

53.80%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

2

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

-9.00%

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$1.76

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$22.61

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

8.70%

Return on Equity (ROE)

4.80%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

2.90%

Debt-to-Equity

0

Piotroski F-Score

4

Altman Z-Score

-

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

5.50%

Current Ratio

1.6

Quick Ratio

Net Debt to EBITDA

Interest Coverage

Gross Profit margin

FCF PER SHARE

REVENUE PER SHARE

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Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

At 17.2x earnings and 15.7x forward earnings, CLX trades like a stable defensive compounder, but the PEG of 2.1 signals the market is paying a full price for limited growth. The Altman Z-Score of 3.1 indicates no immediate balance sheet distress, yet the combination of a 0.7 current ratio and 15.00% debt/equity suggests constrained liquidity flexibility. A 27.40% ROIC is elite and implies durable competitive advantages, but the staggering -604.00% operating margin distortion clouds true profitability quality. This is not obviously mispriced—rather, it appears fairly valued to slightly expensive given muted growth expectations and mixed financial strength signals.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

As a Consumer Defensive company in Household & Personal Products, CLX operates in categories that are less vulnerable to technological disruption and AI displacement. AI adoption would likely be focused on supply chain optimization and marketing efficiency rather than revenue transformation. The defensive nature of the sector makes it resilient, but not a structural AI winner.

The Bull Case

A 27.40% ROIC is the crown jewel here—this level of capital efficiency suggests strong brand power and pricing ability. The Piotroski F-Score of 5 indicates financial stability without severe deterioration, while a 3.1 Altman Z-Score reinforces solvency comfort. Institutional ownership at $117.13 reflects deep professional sponsorship, and a 2.20% short float shows limited aggressive bearish positioning. With a 15.7 forward P/E in a defensive sector and a 4.70% dividend profile supported by a payout ratio of $4.96, this can appeal to GARP investors seeking stable compounding with income support.

The Bear Case

The red flags are hard to ignore: a PEG of 2.1 means growth is not just slow—it is expensive relative to price. The -604.00% operating margin is a glaring anomaly that raises questions about earnings quality and cost structure integrity. A 0.7 current ratio signals weak short-term liquidity, and with 15.00% debt/equity, the company has limited room for balance sheet missteps. EPS is 12.1 while next year’s estimate is $6.14, implying a dramatic earnings compression that makes the forward multiple less comforting than it appears.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

1.60%

Analyst Consensus

1.5

Average Analyst Price Target

$52.00

Institutional Ownership %

23.50%

1-Year Beta

1.55

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

68.90%%

Distance to 52-Week High

75.70%

Distance to 52-Week Low

320.00%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

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