CL vs KMB
Colgate-Palmolive and Kimberly-Clark, both Consumer Defensive
Colgate-Palmolive is the larger company at $72B against $34B. On trailing earnings KMB is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 18.8 against 36.4, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year CL returned +11% against -15% for KMB. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts KMB ahead, 9/10 against 7/10.
| Figure | CL | KMB |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $92.06 | $110 |
| Market cap | $72B | $34B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 36.4 | 18.8 |
| Dividend yield | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| 1-year return | +11% | -15% |
| 5-year return | +30% | -1.6% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Colgate-Palmolive
Revenue of $5.4B in Q2 2026, net income $693M. Its largest reported line is Latin America, 33% of the disclosed total.
Kimberly-Clark
Revenue of $4.2B in Q2 2026, net income $345M. Its largest reported line is Babyandchildcareproducts, 41% of the disclosed total.
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