Church & Dwight Co Inc (CHD) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
CHD trades at an expensive 30x P/E despite slowing growth (2.7%), leaving limited margin for error if organic consumer volume softens.
Investment score: 51/100
Analysis as of
Is Church & Dwight Co Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The model assesses Church & Dwight as a HOLD. Premium valuation (30.2x P/E) against modest revenue growth (2.69%) balances out strong cash flow ($1.09B FCF) and low beta protection (0.48).
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 38/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 72/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 45/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 60/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 30/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 62/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 50/100 (weight 15%)
Church & Dwight Co Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for CHD
- High-margin power brand expansion and pricing power
What speaks against CHD
- Valuation de-rating driven by low top-line organic growth
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHD | 30.2x | 3.6x | 20.1x | 45.6% | 12.0% | 5.0% |
| PG | 21.5x | 4.0x | 17.4x | 50.2% | 18.4% | 4.6% |
| CL | 33.1x | 3.2x | 19.3x | 60.4% | 9.7% | 5.7% |
| KMB | 16.0x | 1.9x | 12.1x | 36.7% | 11.8% | 8.2% |
| CLX | 16.7x | 1.4x | 16.4x | 42.3% | 8.7% | 4.2% |
| REYN | 13.6x | 1.2x | 10.0x | 25.1% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Peer median | 16.7x | 1.9x | 16.4x | 42.3% | 9.7% | 5.7% |
Frequently asked questions about Church & Dwight Co Inc (CHD)
Is CHD stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Church & Dwight Co Inc as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 51/100. The model assesses Church & Dwight as a HOLD. Premium valuation (30.2x P/E) against modest revenue growth (2.69%) balances out strong cash flow ($1.09B FCF) and low beta protection (0.48). This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is CHD stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for CHD is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 51/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.