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Kimberly-Clark (KMB) vs. Procter & Gamble (PG)

This page compares Kimberly-Clark (KMB) with Procter & Gamble (PG) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) and Procter & Gamble (PG) are both classified in the Household Products sub-industry within the broader Household Products industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

SymbolKMBPG
Company NameKimberly-Clark CorporationThe Procter & Gamble Company
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer StaplesConsumer Staples
GICS Industry GroupHousehold & Personal ProductsHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold ProductsHousehold Products
GICS Sub-IndustryHousehold ProductsHousehold Products
Market Capitalization32.02 billion USD329.03 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqGSNYSE
Listing DateMarch 17, 1980January 2, 1962
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

KMB
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Kimberly-Clark (KMB) vs. Procter & Gamble (PG): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolKMBPG
5-Day Price Return-0.59%-0.66%
13-Week Price Return-10.28%-11.44%
26-Week Price Return-6.37%-4.87%
52-Week Price Return-31.48%-14.24%
Month-to-Date Return-1.99%-3.94%
Year-to-Date Return-4.38%-1.40%
10-Day Avg. Volume4.41M8.06M
3-Month Avg. Volume5.38M10.53M
3-Month Volatility24.23%21.45%
Beta0.310.40

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) posts Return on Equity (TTM) of 143.64%, above its industry benchmark range, while Procter & Gamble (PG) at 31.23% sits closer to the industry mid-range.

KMB

Household & Personal Products industry group

143.64%

Max
56.82%
Q3
44.03%
Median
14.83%
Q1
8.27%
Min
-15.43%

PG

Household & Personal Products industry group

31.23%

Max
56.82%
Q3
44.03%
Median
14.83%
Q1
8.27%
Min
-15.43%
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) vs. Procter & Gamble (PG): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Household & Personal Products industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Kimberly-Clark (KMB) at 12.80% and Procter & Gamble (PG) at 19.16% rank in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM) among industry peers, indicating both companies convert revenue into net income more strongly than typical competitors.

KMB

Household & Personal Products industry group

12.80%

Max
19.16%
Q3
11.57%
Median
6.87%
Q1
4.57%
Min
-5.39%

PG

Household & Personal Products industry group

19.16%

Max
19.16%
Q3
11.57%
Median
6.87%
Q1
4.57%
Min
-5.39%
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) vs. Procter & Gamble (PG): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Household & Personal Products industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Procter & Gamble (PG) at 23.59% ranks in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of Kimberly-Clark (KMB) at 14.93%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

KMB

Household & Personal Products industry group

14.93%

Max
23.59%
Q3
16.82%
Median
11.03%
Q1
4.90%
Min
-6.14%

PG

Household & Personal Products industry group

23.59%

Max
23.59%
Q3
16.82%
Median
11.03%
Q1
4.90%
Min
-6.14%
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) vs. Procter & Gamble (PG): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Household & Personal Products industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolKMBPG
Return on Equity (TTM)143.64%31.23%
Return on Assets (TTM)12.48%13.07%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)12.80%19.16%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)14.93%23.59%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)37.15%50.88%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Kimberly-Clark (KMB) at 0.77 and Procter & Gamble (PG) at 0.73 run Current Ratio (MRQ) in the tighter-liquidity quartile of industry peers, leaving thinner cushions against current liabilities than typical competitors.

KMB

Household & Personal Products industry group

0.77

Max
4.51
Q3
2.63
Median
1.79
Q1
0.95
Min
0.73

PG

Household & Personal Products industry group

0.73

Max
4.51
Q3
2.63
Median
1.79
Q1
0.95
Min
0.73
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) vs. Procter & Gamble (PG): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Household & Personal Products industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Procter & Gamble (PG) at 0.68 is around its industry mid-range for Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ), while Kimberly-Clark (KMB) at 3.96 sits above its industry benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.

KMB

Household & Personal Products industry group

3.96

Max
1.83
Q3
1.83
Median
0.76
Q1
0.45
Min
0.00

PG

Household & Personal Products industry group

0.68

Max
1.83
Q3
1.83
Median
0.76
Q1
0.45
Min
0.00
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) vs. Procter & Gamble (PG): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Household & Personal Products industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Procter & Gamble (PG) posts Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of 47.04, above its industry benchmark range, while Kimberly-Clark (KMB) at 9.84 sits closer to the industry mid-range.

KMB

Household & Personal Products industry group

9.84

Max
34.29
Q3
17.39
Median
8.17
Q1
3.35
Min
-3.28

PG

Household & Personal Products industry group

47.04

Max
34.29
Q3
17.39
Median
8.17
Q1
3.35
Min
-3.28
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) vs. Procter & Gamble (PG): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Household & Personal Products industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolKMBPG
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.770.73
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.550.49
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)3.960.68
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)9.8447.04

Growth

Revenue Growth

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) vs. Procter & Gamble (PG): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolKMBPG
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)-13.99%7.38%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)-16.17%3.33%
3-Year Revenue CAGR-6.58%1.67%
5-Year Revenue CAGR-2.99%3.50%

EPS Growth

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) vs. Procter & Gamble (PG): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolKMBPG
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)17.32%5.73%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)-13.33%8.59%
3-Year EPS CAGR1.96%3.88%
5-Year EPS CAGR-2.42%5.58%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) at 5.23% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of Procter & Gamble (PG) at 3.09%, which sits around the industry mid-range.

KMB

Household & Personal Products industry group

5.23%

Max
7.74%
Q3
4.04%
Median
2.05%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

PG

Household & Personal Products industry group

3.09%

Max
7.74%
Q3
4.04%
Median
2.05%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) vs. Procter & Gamble (PG): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Household & Personal Products industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Procter & Gamble (PG) at 61.24% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. Kimberly-Clark (KMB) at 78.95% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

KMB

Household & Personal Products industry group

78.95%

Max
127.85%
Q3
61.48%
Median
36.71%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

PG

Household & Personal Products industry group

61.24%

Max
127.85%
Q3
61.48%
Median
36.71%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) vs. Procter & Gamble (PG): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Household & Personal Products industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolKMBPG
Dividend Yield (TTM)5.23%3.09%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)78.95%61.24%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Kimberly-Clark (KMB) at 15.11 and Procter & Gamble (PG) at 19.84 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.

KMB

Household & Personal Products industry group

15.11

Max
37.54
Q3
25.17
Median
16.40
Q1
13.88
Min
5.28

PG

Household & Personal Products industry group

19.84

Max
37.54
Q3
25.17
Median
16.40
Q1
13.88
Min
5.28
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) vs. Procter & Gamble (PG): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Household & Personal Products industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) at 1.93 carries typical industry Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Procter & Gamble (PG) at 3.80 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — PG carries a higher trailing revenue multiple relative to peers.

KMB

Household & Personal Products industry group

1.93

Max
3.80
Q3
2.10
Median
1.74
Q1
0.71
Min
0.25

PG

Household & Personal Products industry group

3.80

Max
3.80
Q3
2.10
Median
1.74
Q1
0.71
Min
0.25
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) vs. Procter & Gamble (PG): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Household & Personal Products industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Procter & Gamble (PG) at 6.17 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Kimberly-Clark (KMB) at 17.83 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated book-value multiple for KMB relative to peers.

KMB

Household & Personal Products industry group

17.83

Max
12.04
Q3
7.18
Median
3.30
Q1
1.57
Min
0.57

PG

Household & Personal Products industry group

6.17

Max
12.04
Q3
7.18
Median
3.30
Q1
1.57
Min
0.57
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) vs. Procter & Gamble (PG): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Household & Personal Products industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolKMBPG
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)15.1119.84
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)1.933.80
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)17.836.17
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)17.4321.93