KMB Kimberly Clark PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Feb 21, 2025, the KMB stock has a PE ratio of 18.5. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $7.58 and the stock price of $140.26 per share. A decrease of 7% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 19.9 of the past four quarters.
KMB PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Kimberly Clark over the last ten years is 25.67. The current 18.5 price-to-earnings ratio is 28% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, KMB's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2015 quarter at 66.08, with a price of $109.04 and an EPS of $1.65. The Dec 2024 quarter saw the lowest point at 17.29, with a price of $131.04 and an EPS of $7.58.
Kimberly Clark PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 61.29% in 2015
Maximum annual decrease: -58.66% in 2016
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.29 | -25.73% | $131.04 | $7.58 |
| 2023 | 23.28 | -1.73% | $121.51 | $5.22 |
| 2022 | 23.69 | -10.84% | $135.75 | $5.73 |
| 2021 | 26.57 | 35.98% | $142.92 | $5.38 |
| 2020 | 19.54 | -10.78% | $134.83 | $6.9 |
| 2019 | 21.9 | -22.15% | $137.55 | $6.28 |
| 2018 | 28.13 | 50.11% | $113.94 | $4.05 |
| 2017 | 18.74 | -1% | $120.66 | $6.44 |
| 2016 | 18.93 | -58.66% | $114.12 | $6.03 |
| 2015 | 45.79 | 61.29% | $127.3 | $2.78 |
| 2014 | 28.39 | 51.66% | $115.54 | $4.07 |
| 2013 | 18.72 | -1.32% | $104.46 | $5.58 |
| 2012 | 18.97 | 3.66% | $84.43 | $4.45 |
| 2011 | 18.3 | 29.79% | $73.56 | $4.02 |
| 2010 | 14.1 | 0.28% | $63.04 | $4.47 |
Kimberly Clark PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 17.29 | -5.93% | $131.04 | $7.58 |
| Sep 2024 | 18.38 | -9.81% | $142.28 | $7.74 |
| Jun 2024 | 20.38 | -13.83% | $138.2 | $6.78 |
| Mar 2024 | 23.65 | 1.59% | $129.35 | $5.47 |
| Dec 2023 | 23.28 | 0.56% | $121.51 | $5.22 |
| Sep 2023 | 23.15 | -18.51% | $120.85 | $5.22 |
| Jun 2023 | 28.41 | 24.06% | $138.06 | $4.86 |
| Mar 2023 | 22.9 | -3.33% | $134.22 | $5.86 |
| Dec 2022 | 23.69 | 11.38% | $135.75 | $5.73 |
| Sep 2022 | 21.27 | -16.59% | $112.54 | $5.29 |
| Jun 2022 | 25.5 | 7.69% | $135.15 | $5.3 |
| Mar 2022 | 23.68 | -10.88% | $123.16 | $5.2 |
| Dec 2021 | 26.57 | 18.35% | $142.92 | $5.38 |
| Sep 2021 | 22.45 | -1.14% | $132.44 | $5.9 |
| Jun 2021 | 22.71 | 9.29% | $133.78 | $5.89 |
KMB average PE ratio chart
Currently, KMB's PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
KMB PE vs peers
When compared to its peer stocks PG and JNJ, KMB's PE ratio is lower. Kimberly Clark's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 32.09.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| KMB Kimberly Clark Corp | 18.5 | $46.52B |
| CL Colgate Palmolive Co | 25.35 | $72.61B |
| PG PROCTER & GAMBLE Co | 26.43 | $399.16B |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 27.79 | $390.76B |
| CLW Clearwater Paper Corp | 32.12 | $452.3M |
| ENR Energizer Holdings Inc | 38.11 | $2.23B |
| CLX Clorox Co | 42.73 | $19.37B |
| EL Estee Lauder Companies Inc | N/A | $25.83B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Kimberly Clark's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for KMB stock as of Feb 21, 2025, stands at 18.5.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Kimberly Clark (KMB)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for KMB stock is 22.63.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Kimberly Clark (KMB)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for KMB stock is 22.12.
What is the highest PE ratio for KMB?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 66.08 and it was in the Sep 2015 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for KMB compare to its historical average?
KMB's current price to earnings ratio is 28% below its 10-year historical average.
How is KMB's PE ratio calculated (Kimberly Clark PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Feb 21, 2025), Kimberly Clark's share price is $140.26. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $7.58. Therefore, Kimberly Clark's price to earnings ratio for today is 18.5. PE RATIO(18.5) = STOCK PRICE($140.26) / TTM EPS($7.58)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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