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 | $146.23 | $98.43 |
| Market cap | $339.64B | $32.74B |
| P/E ratio | 22.1 | 19.5 |
| ROE | 30.29% | 104.91% |
| Profit margin | 18.44% | 11.79% |
| Revenue growth | 1.50% | 0.60% |
| Dividend yield | 2.98% | 5.20% |
| Beta | 0.38 | 0.27 |
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 10.4× the market cap of KMB.
- KMB is cheaper on earnings (P/E 19.5 vs 22.1).
- KMB earns a higher return on equity (105% vs 30%).
- PG is growing revenue faster (2% vs 1%).
- KMB has the higher dividend yield (5.20% vs 2.98%).
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.