PG vs KMB
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Procter & Gamble Company vs Kimberly-Clark Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | PG | KMB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $161.02 | $110.15 |
| Market cap | $373.21B | $36.63B |
| P/E ratio | 24.3 | 21.7 |
| ROE | 29.61% | 104.91% |
| Profit margin | 18.23% | 11.79% |
| Revenue growth | 4.00% | 0.60% |
| Dividend yield | 2.70% | 4.65% |
| Beta | 0.38 | 0.28 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
PG vs KMB in plain English
- PG is the bigger company — about 10.2× the market cap of KMB.
- KMB is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.7 vs 24.3).
- KMB earns a higher return on equity (105% vs 30%).
- PG is growing revenue faster (4% vs 1%).
- KMB has the higher dividend yield (4.65% vs 2.70%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
PG return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Procter & Gamble Company would be worth today.
KMB return calculator
See what $1,000 in Kimberly-Clark Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.