KMB vs PG
Kimberly-Clark and Procter & Gamble, both Consumer Defensive
Procter & Gamble is the larger company at $350B against $34B. On trailing earnings KMB is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 16.6 against 22.9, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year PG returned -1.8% against -19% for KMB. The RyuScore puts PG ahead, 72 against 66 out of 100.
| Figure | KMB | PG |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $97.60 | $151 |
| Market cap | $34B | $350B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 16.6 | 22.9 |
| Dividend yield | 5.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-year return | -19% | -1.8% |
| 5-year return | -15% | +17% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 66/100 | 72/100 |
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, 42% of the disclosed total.
Procter & Gamble
Revenue of $21B in Q4 2026, net income $3.0B. Its largest reported line is Fabric Home Care, 36% of the disclosed total.
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