Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Consumer Defensive · Household & Personal Products
EV/EBITDA
↓
18.45
↓-18% vs avg
5yr avg: 22.40
30Y Low9.2·High27.5
P/FCF
↓
20.73
↓-21% vs avg
5yr avg: 26.31
30Y Low11.7·High103.0
P/B Ratio
↓
5.84
-5% vs avg
5yr avg: 6.14
30Y Low2.7·High7.9
ROE
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17.6%
-3% vs avg
5yr avg: 18.2%
30Y Low12%·High35%
Debt/EBITDA
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1.66
↓-28% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.32
30Y Low0.2·High4.1
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
CHD Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. trades at 31.7x earnings, 13% below its 5-year average of 36.4x, sitting at the 93rd percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Defensive sector median P/E of 18.8x, the stock trades at a premium of 68%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 20.7x P/FCF, 21% below the 5-year average of 26.3x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $22.7B | $20.5B | $25.9B | $23.4B | $19.9B | $25.6B | $22.0B | $17.7B | $16.5B | $12.8B | $11.6B |
| Enterprise Value | $24.5B | $22.3B | $27.3B | $25.7B | $22.4B | $28.1B | $24.2B | $19.8B | $18.3B | $14.9B | $12.5B |
| P/E Ratio → | 31.67 | 27.76 | 44.18 | 31.00 | 47.98 | 30.87 | 27.96 | 28.83 | 28.97 | 17.30 | 25.25 |
| P/S Ratio | 3.65 | 3.30 | 4.23 | 3.99 | 3.69 | 4.93 | 4.49 | 4.07 | 3.98 | 3.40 | 3.32 |
| P/B Ratio | 5.84 | 5.12 | 5.93 | 6.07 | 5.69 | 7.91 | 7.28 | 6.65 | 6.72 | 5.79 | 5.86 |
| P/FCF | 20.73 | 18.74 | 26.48 | 29.01 | 28.11 | 29.24 | 24.68 | 22.42 | 23.44 | 20.19 | 19.13 |
| P/OCF | 18.64 | 16.85 | 22.36 | 22.72 | 22.43 | 25.74 | 22.21 | 20.51 | 21.59 | 18.85 | 17.67 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
CHD EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 18.5x EBITDA, 18% below its 5-year average of 22.4x. The Consumer Defensive sector median is 11.0x, placing the stock at a 68% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 3.59 | 4.47 | 4.38 | 4.17 | 5.41 | 4.94 | 4.54 | 4.41 | 3.96 | 3.58 |
| EV / EBITDA | 18.45 | 16.82 | 26.09 | 20.02 | 27.46 | 21.63 | 19.82 | 19.48 | 19.59 | 17.42 | 15.05 |
| EV / EBIT | 22.69 | 21.18 | 32.06 | 23.81 | 36.60 | 25.85 | 23.36 | 23.37 | 22.88 | 20.05 | 17.06 |
| EV / FCF | — | 20.38 | 27.95 | 31.81 | 31.75 | 32.09 | 27.12 | 25.04 | 25.99 | 23.48 | 20.67 |
CHD Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. earns an operating margin of 17.4%, above the Consumer Defensive sector average of 3.5%. ROE of 17.6% indicates solid capital efficiency, compared to the sector median of 6.5%. ROIC of 13.9% represents solid returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.7%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 44.7% | 44.7% | 45.7% | 44.1% | 41.9% | 43.6% | 45.2% | 45.5% | 44.4% | 45.8% | 45.5% |
| Operating Margin | 17.4% | 17.4% | 13.2% | 18.0% | 11.1% | 20.8% | 21.0% | 19.3% | 19.1% | 19.4% | 20.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | 11.9% | 11.9% | 9.6% | 12.9% | 7.7% | 15.9% | 16.1% | 14.1% | 13.7% | 19.7% | 13.1% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 17.6% | 17.6% | 14.2% | 20.6% | 12.3% | 26.5% | 27.6% | 24.1% | 24.3% | 35.4% | 22.9% |
| ROA | 8.3% | 8.3% | 6.7% | 8.9% | 5.1% | 10.7% | 11.2% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 14.3% | 10.7% |
| ROIC | 13.9% | 13.9% | 10.2% | 13.0% | 7.6% | 14.8% | 15.6% | 14.0% | 13.9% | 15.2% | 19.2% |
| ROCE | 14.4% | 14.4% | 11.0% | 14.8% | 9.1% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 16.3% | 16.1% | 17.4% | 21.5% |
CHD Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.7x, which is manageable (52% below the sector average of 3.5x). Net debt stands at $1.8B ($2.2B total debt minus $409M cash). Interest coverage of 11.1x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.68 | 0.82 | 0.85 | 0.78 | 0.83 | 0.86 | 1.07 | 0.57 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.66 | 1.66 | 2.30 | 2.03 | 3.49 | 2.11 | 1.93 | 2.19 | 2.26 | 2.77 | 1.35 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.45 | 0.33 | 0.59 | 0.74 | 0.77 | 0.72 | 0.78 | 0.73 | 0.94 | 0.47 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.36 | 1.36 | 1.38 | 1.76 | 3.15 | 1.92 | 1.78 | 2.03 | 1.92 | 2.44 | 1.12 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 1.64 | 1.48 | 2.80 | 3.65 | 2.85 | 2.44 | 2.61 | 2.55 | 3.29 | 1.54 |
| Interest Coverage | 11.05 | 11.05 | 8.96 | 9.72 | 6.84 | 19.93 | 16.96 | 11.51 | 10.06 | 14.17 | 26.48 |
CHD Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.07x means Church & Dwight Co., Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 0.71x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.07 | 1.07 | 1.70 | 1.08 | 1.18 | 0.59 | 0.80 | 0.88 | 0.81 | 1.07 | 0.76 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 | 0.71 | 1.24 | 0.64 | 0.63 | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 0.52 | 0.72 | 0.50 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.73 | 0.24 | 0.23 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.24 | 0.30 | 0.19 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.70 | 0.69 | 0.68 | 0.64 | 0.65 | 0.66 | 0.65 | 0.68 | 0.63 | 0.80 |
| Inventory Turnover | 6.41 | 6.41 | 5.41 | 5.35 | 4.83 | 5.47 | 5.41 | 5.69 | 6.02 | 6.19 | 7.37 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 34.92 | 35.91 | 32.77 | 28.65 | 28.52 | 29.73 | 29.85 | 30.40 | 33.43 | 29.99 |
CHD Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. returns 5.2% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.2% dividend yield and 4.0% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 39.0% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 3.2% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Payout Ratio | 39.0% | 39.0% | 47.3% | 35.3% | 61.6% | 29.9% | 30.2% | 36.4% | 37.5% | 25.6% | 39.9% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 3.2% | 3.6% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 5.8% | 4.0% |
| FCF Yield | 4.8% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 4.1% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Buyback Yield | 4.0% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 5.2% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $244M | $247M | $248M | $246M | $250M | $252M | $252M | $251M | $256M | $262M |
Peer Comparison
Compare CHD with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CHDYou | $23B | 31.7 | 18.5 | 20.7 | 44.7% | 17.4% | 17.6% | 13.9% | 1.7 |
 PG | $351B | 23.1 | 16.2 | 25.0 | 51.2% | 24.3% | 31.1% | 20.1% | 1.5 |
 CL | $72B | 34.0 | 15.8 | 19.8 | 60.1% | 21.3% | 469.1% | 43.4% | 1.6 |
 EL | $31B | -26.9 | 20.8 | 45.7 | 73.9% | 6.7% | -24.7% | 6.5% | 5.3 |
 KMB | $34B | 16.9 | 13.1 | 20.8 | 35.6% | 14.5% | 153.9% | 23.3% | 2.3 |
 RCUS | $2B | -7.4 | — | — | 96.0% | -156.3% | -63.3% | -64.1% | — |
 SPB | $2B | 21.8 | 11.1 | 11.7 | 36.7% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 2.9 |
 ENR | $1B | 6.5 | 7.3 | 23.3 | 40.6% | 17.8% | 156.4% | 11.8% | 5.4 |
 COTY | $2B | -4.4 | 8.6 | 6.2 | 64.8% | 4.1% | -9.0% | 2.3% | 6.4 |
 EPC | $1B | 43.6 | 12.8 | 25.7 | 41.6% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.6% | 8.3 |
 PBH | $2B | 12.0 | 9.4 | 8.8 | 52.8% | 28.4% | 10.2% | 8.2% | 3.1 |
| Consumer Defensive Median | — | 18.8 | 11.0 | 15.3 | 40.8% | 3.5% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 3.5 |
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CHD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CHD stock.
What is Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 31.7x. The historical average is 25.1x. This places it at the 93th percentile of its historical range.
What is Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 18.5x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 15.1x.
What is Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s ROE?
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 17.6%. The historical average is 19.2%.
Is CHD stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is trading at a P/E of 31.7x. This is at the 93th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s dividend yield?
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s current dividend yield is 1.23% with a payout ratio of 39.0%.
What are Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s profit margins?
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has 44.7% gross margin and 17.4% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Church & Dwight Co., Inc. have?
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.7x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.