Is Kimberly-Clark Corp. overvalued or undervalued?

As of 17 October 2025, the valuation grade for Kimberly-Clark Corp. moved from very expensive to fair. The company is currently fairly valued based on its financial metrics. Key ratios include a P/E ratio of 19, an EV to EBITDA of 15.33, and a PEG ratio of 5.44, which indicate a reasonable valuation compared to its peers.
In comparison to its peers, Kimberly-Clark's P/E ratio of 19 is lower than Church & Dwight Co., Inc., which has a P/E of 31.24, but higher than Kenvue, Inc. at 18.14. The EV to EBITDA ratio of 15.33 is also competitive when compared to Kenvue's 13.17. Despite this fair valuation, Kimberly-Clark has underperformed against the S&P 500 over various periods, with a year-to-date return of -7.33% compared to the S&P 500's 13.30%, highlighting potential concerns about its growth relative to the broader market.