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Kimberly-ClarkMEX:KMB 63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 54.14 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 105% above its 10-year median of 26.40. GuruFocus rates MEX:KMB with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,110.41 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,268 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kimberly-Clark ranks worse than 99.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kimberly-Clark's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:KMB'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.99 Med: 26.4 Max: 129.83
Current: 55.45
During the past years, Kimberly-Clark's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 129.83. The lowest was 9.99. And the median was 26.40.
MEX:KMB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 99.61% of 1268
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.245
vs MEX:KMB: 55.45
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Kimberly-Clark's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN91.820. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is MXN30.96 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Kimberly-Clark (MEX:KMB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
Kimberly-Clark Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Kimberly-Clark Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kimberly-Clark's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MEX:KMB vs KVUE, EL, CHD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kimberly-Clark's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Kimberly-Clark Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kimberly-Clark's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kimberly-Clark's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Kimberly-Clark Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
Kimberly-Clark's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 54.14 mean?
Kimberly-Clark (MEX:KMB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 54.14 as of Sep. 15, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kimberly-Clark and its competitors. This is 105% above median its historical median of 26.40. Over the past decade, Kimberly-Clark's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 9.99 to 129.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #1263 out of 1268 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 99.6%.
Is Kimberly-Clark's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kimberly-Clark's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 54.14 is 105% above median its 10-year median of 26.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.99 to a high of 129.83. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Kimberly-Clark's value of 54.14 is 4248.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #1263 out of 1268 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kimberly-Clark has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimberly-Clark's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KVUE and EL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #1263 out of 1268 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kimberly-Clark in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Kimberly-Clark's value of 54.14 is 4248.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kimberly-Clark's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 9.99 to 129.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.40 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Kimberly-Clark has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.25, based on 1,268 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kimberly-Clark's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 54.14 is 4248.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kimberly-Clark and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kimberly-Clark's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 54.14, which is 105% above median its own 10-year median of 26.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kimberly-Clark stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimberly-Clark (MEX:KMB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,110.41, compared to a current price of MXN1,676.07 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 54.14, which is 105% above median its 10-year median of 26.40 and 4248.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.25. Kimberly-Clark's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kimberly-Clark (MEX:KMB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 54.14 as of Sep. 15, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Kimberly-Clark (MEX:KMB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimberly-Clark stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,676.07 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,110.41.
GuruFocus considers Kimberly-Clark to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:KMB:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 54.14 (105% above median its 10-year median of 26.40)
GF Value™: MXN2,110.41 vs. price of MXN1,676.07 (20.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4248.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1263 of 1268)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:KMB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
With more than half of its sales from personal care and another third from consumer tissue products, Kimberly-Clark is a leading manufacturer in the tissue and hygiene realm. Its brand mix includes Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, Depend, Kleenex, and Cottonelle. The firm also operates in the professional segment, partnering with businesses to provide workplace safety and sanitation solutions. Kimberly-Clark generates just over half its sales in North America and more than 10% in Europe, with the rest primarily concentrated in Asia and Latin America. It is slated to add Kenvue's consumer health portfolio to its mix in the second half of calendar year 2026.
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