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 | $149.02 | $109.37 |
| Market cap | $347.01B | $36.30B |
| P/E ratio | 21.8 | 21.2 |
| ROE | 31.11% | 111.73% |
| Profit margin | 19.16% | 12.80% |
| Revenue growth | 7.40% | 2.70% |
| Dividend yield | 2.86% | 4.68% |
| Beta | 0.39 | 0.30 |
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 9.6× the market cap of KMB.
- KMB is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.2 vs 21.8).
- KMB earns a higher return on equity (112% vs 31%).
- PG is growing revenue faster (7% vs 3%).
- KMB has the higher dividend yield (4.68% vs 2.86%).
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.