In the fast-paced and highly competitive business world of today, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry observers. In this article, we will conduct an extensive industry comparison, evaluating Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) in relation to its major competitors in the Household Products industry. Through a detailed examination of key financial metrics, market standing, and growth prospects, our objective is to provide valuable insights and illuminate company's performance in the industry.
Procter & Gamble Background
Since its founding in 1837, Procter & Gamble has become one of the world's largest consumer product manufacturers, generating more than $80 billion in annual sales. It operates with a lineup of leading brands, including more than 20 that generate north of $1 billion each in annual global sales, such as Tide laundry detergent, Charmin toilet paper, Pantene shampoo, and Pampers diapers. P&G sold its last remaining food brand, Pringles, to Kellogg in calendar 2012. Sales outside its home turf represent around 53% of the firm's consolidated total.
Company | P/E | P/B | P/S | ROE | EBITDA (in billions) | Gross Profit (in billions) | Revenue Growth |
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Procter & Gamble Co | 27.13 | 7.96 | 4.89 | 7.6% | $5.54 | $10.34 | 0.63% |
Colgate-Palmolive Co | 29.73 | 334.10 | 3.92 | 162.81% | $1.2 | $3.04 | 6.18% |
Kimberly-Clark Corp | 25.11 | 44.13 | 2.27 | 66.05% | $1.03 | $1.91 | -0.89% |
Church & Dwight Co Inc | 34.09 | 6.42 | 4.49 | 5.72% | $0.37 | $0.69 | 5.14% |
Clorox Co | 67.96 | 179.92 | 2.29 | -70.83% | $0.04 | $0.77 | -5.27% |
Reynolds Consumer Products Inc | 17.99 | 2.98 | 1.60 | 2.47% | $0.12 | $0.2 | -4.69% |
WD-40 Co | 45.86 | 14.43 | 5.57 | 7.16% | $0.02 | $0.07 | 6.85% |
Central Garden & Pet Co | 16.41 | 1.62 | 0.73 | 4.18% | $0.12 | $0.28 | -0.98% |
Energizer Holdings Inc | 24.19 | 10.71 | 0.72 | 17.91% | $0.11 | $0.25 | -3.04% |
Oil-Dri Corp of America | 13.90 | 3.09 | 1.87 | 6.12% | $0.02 | $0.03 | 3.93% |
Average | 30.58 | 66.38 | 2.61 | 22.4% | $0.34 | $0.8 | 0.8% |