In today's rapidly changing and highly competitive business world, it is imperative for investors and industry observers to carefully assess companies before making investment choices. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) vis-à-vis its key competitors in the Household Products industry. Through a detailed analysis of important financial indicators, market standing, and growth potential, our goal is to provide valuable insights and highlight 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 | 26.78 | 7.85 | 4.82 | 7.6% | $5.54 | $10.34 | 0.63% |
Colgate-Palmolive Co | 30.51 | 342.87 | 4.03 | 162.81% | $1.2 | $3.04 | 6.18% |
Kimberly-Clark Corp | 25.32 | 44.50 | 2.29 | 66.05% | $1.03 | $1.91 | -0.89% |
Church & Dwight Co Inc | 33.37 | 6.29 | 4.39 | 5.72% | $0.37 | $0.69 | 5.14% |
Clorox Co | 68.84 | 182.26 | 2.32 | -70.83% | $0.04 | $0.77 | -5.27% |
Reynolds Consumer Products Inc | 17.55 | 2.91 | 1.56 | 2.47% | $0.12 | $0.2 | -4.69% |
WD-40 Co | 43.40 | 13.65 | 5.27 | 7.16% | $0.02 | $0.07 | 6.85% |
Central Garden & Pet Co | 14.97 | 1.48 | 0.67 | 4.18% | $0.12 | $0.28 | -0.98% |
Energizer Holdings Inc | 25.07 | 11.10 | 0.74 | 17.91% | $0.11 | $0.25 | -3.04% |
Oil-Dri Corp of America | 10.62 | 2.22 | 1.45 | 3.9% | $0.02 | $0.03 | 1.28% |
Average | 29.96 | 67.48 | 2.52 | 22.15% | $0.34 | $0.8 | 0.51% |