PEP vs KMB
By Alex · Tickerpine
PepsiCo, Inc. vs Kimberly-Clark Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | PEP | KMB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $141.39 | $109.37 |
| Market cap | $193.27B | $36.30B |
| P/E ratio | 22.2 | 21.2 |
| ROE | 43.88% | 111.73% |
| Profit margin | 9.15% | 12.80% |
| Revenue growth | 8.50% | 2.70% |
| Dividend yield | 4.19% | 4.68% |
| Beta | 0.36 | 0.30 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
PEP vs KMB in plain English
- PEP is the bigger company — about 5.3× the market cap of KMB.
- KMB is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.2 vs 22.2).
- KMB earns a higher return on equity (112% vs 44%).
- PEP is growing revenue faster (8% vs 3%).
- KMB has the higher dividend yield (4.68% vs 4.19%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
PEP return calculator
See what $1,000 in PepsiCo, Inc. 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.