Kimberly-Clark P/E Ratio

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) currently reports a P/E ratio of 17.16. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 24.28. Use the charts on this page to explore Kimberly-Clark's P/E ratio history and peer comparisons.

Kimberly-Clark's P/E ratio of 17.16 is lower than the Consumer Staples sector average of 24.28. That is roughly 29.3% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

The P/E ratio is a valuation multiple that relates Kimberly-Clark's market price to a fundamental measure such as earnings, sales, or book value. At 17.16, KMB can look expensive or cheap only in context — versus its own history, growth rate, and Consumer Staples peers. Higher multiples often price in stronger expected growth; lower ones can signal value or concern.

Start with the current P/E ratio of 17.16, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Staples average is 24.28. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Kimberly-Clark, and consider following KMB for alerts when major investors trade the stock.

Kimberly-Clark is classified in the Consumer Staples sector. On P/E ratio, it currently shows 17.16 versus a sector average near 24.28. Sector peers often share similar capital intensity and growth regimes, so relative rankings inside Consumer Staples are usually more informative than comparing KMB with unrelated industries.