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Kimberly-ClarkHAM:KMY -1.55%66 PB Ratio is 20.60 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 74.61. GuruFocus rates HAM:KMY with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €109.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kimberly-Clark ranks worse than 97.47% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-15), Kimberly-Clark's share price is €96.43. Kimberly-Clark's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.68. Hence, Kimberly-Clark's PB Ratio of today is 20.60.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kimberly-Clark's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:KMY'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.73 Med: 74.61 Max: 446.75
Current: 19.74
During the past 13 years, Kimberly-Clark's highest PB Ratio was 446.75. The lowest was 17.73. And the median was 74.61.
HAM:KMY's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 97.47% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.35
vs HAM:KMY: 19.74
During the past 12 months, Kimberly-Clark's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 63.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 40.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 20.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kimberly-Clark was 40.80% per year. The lowest was -46.80% per year. And the median was 2.90% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Kimberly-Clark PB Ratio Related Terms
Kimberly-Clark PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kimberly-Clark's 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.
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kimberly-Clark's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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 PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kimberly-Clark's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kimberly-Clark's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Kimberly-Clark's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Kimberly-Clark (HAM:KMY) has a PB Ratio of 20.60 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kimberly-Clark and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 74.61. Over the past decade, Kimberly-Clark's PB Ratio has ranged from 17.73 to 446.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #1851 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 97.5%.
Is Kimberly-Clark's PB Ratio too high?
Kimberly-Clark's current PB Ratio of 20.60 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 74.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.73 to a high of 446.75. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.35. Kimberly-Clark's value of 20.60 is 1425.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #1851 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kimberly-Clark has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimberly-Clark's PB Ratio compare to KVUE and EL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #1851 out of 1899 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kimberly-Clark in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.35. Kimberly-Clark's value of 20.60 is 1425.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Kimberly-Clark's own PB Ratio has ranged from 17.73 to 446.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.61 vs. the industry median of 1.35, 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 PB Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.35, based on 1,899 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kimberly-Clark's current PB Ratio of 20.60 is 1425.9% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kimberly-Clark and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kimberly-Clark's current PB Ratio is 20.60, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 74.61. 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 (HAM:KMY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €109.25, compared to a current price of €96.43 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 20.60, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 74.61 and 1425.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.35. Kimberly-Clark's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kimberly-Clark (HAM:KMY), the current PB Ratio is 20.60 as of Jul. 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 (HAM:KMY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimberly-Clark stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €96.43 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €109.25.
GuruFocus considers Kimberly-Clark to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:KMY:
PB Ratio: 20.60 (72% below median its 10-year median of 74.61)
GF Value™: €109.25 vs. price of €96.43 (11.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1425.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1851 of 1899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:KMY 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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