KMB Kimberly Clark PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- Consumer Defensive
- NYSE: KMB
- PE Ratio
As of Nov 5, 2025, the KMB stock has a PE ratio of 16.87. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $5.93 and the stock price of $100.05 per share. A decrease of 10% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 18.8 of the past four quarters.
KMB PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Kimberly Clark over the last ten years is 23.27. The current 16.87 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 Dec 2015 quarter at 45.79, with a price of $127.3 and an EPS of $2.78. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 20.97 | 18.61% | $124.34 | $5.93 |
| Jun 2025 | 17.68 | -8.39% | $128.92 | $7.29 |
| Mar 2025 | 19.3 | 11.63% | $142.22 | $7.37 |
| 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 |
KMB Price vs fair value
KMB average PE ratio chart
Currently, KMB's PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
Kimberly Clark's price to earnings (P/E) of 16.87 is higher than its peers average but lower than the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. Looking at the Consumer Defensive sector average of 20.66, Kimberly Clark's price to earnings (P/E) is 18% lower.
KMB PE vs peers
When compared to its peers JNJ and PG, KMB's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than CLX's and ENR's. Kimberly Clark's PE ratio is trading above the peer average of 14.27.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CLW Clearwater Paper Corp | 2.21 | $296.87M |
| ENR Energizer Holdings Inc | 6.84 | $1.64B |
| CLX Clorox Co | 16.6 | $13.32B |
| KMB Kimberly Clark Corp | 16.87 | $33.2B |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 17.83 | $448.13B |
| PG PROCTER & GAMBLE Co | 20.74 | $340.67B |
| CL Colgate Palmolive Co | 21.42 | $61.99B |
| EL Estee Lauder Companies Inc | N/A | $32.83B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Kimberly Clark's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for KMB stock as of Nov 5, 2025, stands at 16.87.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Kimberly Clark (KMB)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for KMB stock is 21.59.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Kimberly Clark (KMB)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for KMB stock is 22.08.
What is the highest PE ratio for KMB?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 45.79 and it was in the Dec 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 (Nov 5, 2025), Kimberly Clark's share price is $100.05. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2025 is $5.93. Therefore, Kimberly Clark's price to earnings ratio for today is 16.87. PE RATIO(16.87) = STOCK PRICE($100.05) / TTM EPS($5.93)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.