PE Ratio: 16.75

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 16.75 is 22% below its 5-year average of 21.46, near the low end of its 5-year range (14.83–27.65).

As of 2026-09-10T20:00:01.000Z. 1.18% below its 12-month average of 16.95.

PE Ratio (16.75) = Close Price ($98.48) / Diluted TTM EPS ($5.88)

KMB PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 16.8, P/E is below its 20-year median — higher than 24% of readings in its 20-year history.

P/E Comparison

PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?

The P/E ratio for KMB stock is 16.75.

Is Kimberly-Clark Corporation's P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 16.75 is 22% below its 5-year average of 21.46, near the low end of its 5-year range (14.83–27.65).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for KMB stock is 16.95.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for KMB stock is 19.70.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for KMB stock is 21.46.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for KMB stock is 21.70.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for KMB stock is 21.19.

What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?

The 20Y average P/E ratio for KMB stock is 19.59.

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