KMB vs KVUE
Kimberly-Clark and Kenvue, both Consumer Defensive
Kenvue is the larger company at $35B against $34B. On trailing earnings KMB is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 18.8 against 22.1, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year KVUE returned -6.2% against -15% for KMB. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts KMB ahead, 9/10 against 8/10.
| Figure | KMB | KVUE |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $110 | $19.22 |
| Market cap | $34B | $35B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 18.8 | 22.1 |
| Dividend yield | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 1-year return | -15% | -6.2% |
| 5-year return | -1.6% | n/a |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 9/10 | 8/10 |
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.
Kimberly-Clark
Revenue of $4.2B in Q2 2026, net income $345M. Its largest reported line is Babyandchildcareproducts, 41% of the disclosed total.
Kenvue
Revenue of $4.0B in Q2 2026, net income $456M. Its largest reported line is Self Care, 43% of the disclosed total.
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