Kimberly-Clark (MEX:KMB) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.69 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 22% Below Median

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MEX:KMB Kimberly-Clark Corp MEX:KMB
68 GF Score
Price MXN1,963.00
GF Value MXN2,213.20
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kimberly-Clark Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Kimberly-Clark MEX:KMB 68 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.69 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 2.18. GuruFocus rates MEX:KMB with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,213.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,451 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kimberly-Clark ranks worse than 74.57% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), Kimberly-Clark's current share price is MXN1963.00. Kimberly-Clark's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,161.04. Kimberly-Clark's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.69.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kimberly-Clark's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:KMB' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.5   Med: 2.18   Max: 2.85
Current: 1.72

During the past years, Kimberly-Clark's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.85. The lowest was 1.50. And the median was 2.18.

MEX:KMB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
74.57% of 1451 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.76 vs MEX:KMB: 1.72

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Kimberly-Clark's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN225.301. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is MXN1,161.04 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kimberly-Clark  (MEX:KMB) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Kimberly-Clark Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Kimberly-Clark Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kimberly-Clark's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

Kimberly-Clark Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Kimberly-Clark Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Kimberly-Clark Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.23 2.01 1.95 1.59 1.51

MEX:KMB vs KVUE, EL, CHD: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kimberly-Clark's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kimberly-Clark's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kimberly-Clark's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Kimberly-Clark Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.

Kimberly-Clark's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=1963.00/1161.04
=1.69

* 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.

Kimberly-Clark's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Kimberly-Clark's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=225.301/330.2130*330.2130
=225.301

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Kimberly-Clark Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 234.129 241.018 320.775
201609 245.719 241.428 336.082
201612 265.395 241.432 362.988
201703 236.491 243.801 320.312
201706 231.892 244.955 312.603
201709 238.614 246.819 319.236
201712 255.730 246.524 342.544
201803 243.763 249.554 322.550
201806 258.254 251.989 338.423
201809 245.718 252.439 321.421
201812 258.388 251.233 339.617
201903 261.329 254.202 339.471
201906 255.045 256.143 328.797
201909 264.825 256.759 340.587
201912 250.974 256.974 322.503
202003 341.328 258.115 436.669
202006 311.362 257.797 398.825
202009 302.227 260.280 383.430
202012 280.378 260.474 355.446
202103 285.656 264.877 356.117
202106 277.848 271.696 337.690
202109 305.231 274.310 367.436
202112 299.565 278.802 354.805
202203 299.960 287.504 344.519
202206 301.086 296.311 335.534
202209 300.447 296.808 334.262
202212 286.072 296.797 318.280
202303 276.550 301.836 302.550
202306 259.713 305.109 281.082
202309 263.776 307.789 282.993
202312 84.420 306.746 90.878
202403 252.599 312.332 267.060
202406 229.326 314.175 241.033
202409 241.983 315.301 253.427
202412 256.033 315.605 267.884
202503 248.838 319.799 256.941
202506 235.181 322.561 240.760
202509 228.545 324.800 232.354
202512 220.478 324.054 224.668
202603 225.301 330.213 225.301

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

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 PS Ratio of 1.69 mean?
Kimberly-Clark (MEX:KMB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.69 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kimberly-Clark and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 2.18. Over the past decade, Kimberly-Clark's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.50 to 2.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #1082 out of 1451 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 74.6%.
Is Kimberly-Clark's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Kimberly-Clark's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.69 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 2.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.50 to a high of 2.85. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.76. Kimberly-Clark's value of 1.69 is 122.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #1082 out of 1451 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kimberly-Clark has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimberly-Clark's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to KVUE and EL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #1082 out of 1451 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Kimberly-Clark in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.76. Kimberly-Clark's value of 1.69 is 122.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Kimberly-Clark's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.50 to 2.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.18 vs. the industry median of 0.76, 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 PS Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.76, based on 1,451 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kimberly-Clark's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.69 is 122.4% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 0.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kimberly-Clark's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.69, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 2.18. 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 MXN2,213.20, compared to a current price of MXN1,963.00 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.69, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 2.18 and 122.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.76. Kimberly-Clark's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kimberly-Clark (MEX:KMB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.69 as of Jul. 31, 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 MXN1,963.00 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,213.20. GuruFocus considers Kimberly-Clark to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:KMB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.69 (22% below median its 10-year median of 2.18)
  • GF Value™: MXN2,213.20 vs. price of MXN1,963.00 (11.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 122.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1082 of 1451)

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.


Kimberly-Clark Business Description

Address P.O. Box 619100, Dallas, TX, USA, 75261-9100
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.
68GF Score

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MXN1,963.00
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