COST vs KMB
By Alex · Tickerpine
Costco Wholesale Corporation vs Kimberly-Clark Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | COST | KMB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $952.54 | $109.37 |
| Market cap | $422.43B | $36.30B |
| P/E ratio | 47.8 | 21.2 |
| ROE | 29.15% | 111.73% |
| Profit margin | 3.01% | 12.80% |
| Revenue growth | 21.50% | 2.70% |
| Dividend yield | 0.62% | 4.68% |
| Beta | 0.87 | 0.30 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
COST vs KMB in plain English
- COST is the bigger company — about 11.6× the market cap of KMB.
- KMB is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.2 vs 47.8).
- KMB earns a higher return on equity (112% vs 29%).
- COST is growing revenue faster (22% vs 3%).
- KMB has the higher dividend yield (4.68% vs 0.62%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
COST return calculator
See what $1,000 in Costco Wholesale Corporation would be worth today.
KMB return calculator
See what $1,000 in Kimberly-Clark Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.