Is PG a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, PROCTER & GAMBLE Co (PG) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 46.6/100. It is ranked #1,865 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 45/100, Momentum 39/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for PG?

PROCTER & GAMBLE Co (PG) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 46.6 ranks it #1,865 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is PG in?

PROCTER & GAMBLE Co operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector (Consumer Goods industry) with a market cap of $334.87 billion. It is classified as a mega-cap stock.

Does PG pay a dividend?

Yes, PG pays a dividend with a current yield of 2.94%. For every $1,000 invested, you would receive approximately $29.40 in annual dividend income.

What is PG's P/E ratio?

PG has a trailing P/E ratio of 18.70x. The Consumer Discretionary sector average is 24.5x. This P/E is in a moderate range relative to the broader market.

How profitable is PG?

PG's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 51.5%. ROE: 32.9% vs sector average 6.2%. High margins suggest pricing power and competitive moats.

How is PG valued compared to peers?

PG's value factor score is 45/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 18.7x, EV/EBITDA 15.3x. Valuation is roughly in line with peers.

What is PG's debt level?

PG's debt-to-equity ratio is 139%. Sector average: 89%. Moderate leverage is normal for established companies.

PG has a beta of 0.16, meaning it is less volatile than the market. Stability score: 93/100.

Does PG have high short interest?

PG's short interest factor score is 26/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

PG Stock Analysis: Hold (Score 46.6/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
PG	-1.02%	+1.43%	-6.95%	+1.29%	-11.25%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLY	+0.13%	+4.38%	-1.35%	-5.46%	-39.92%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-0.96%	-2.18%	-7.29%	+1.65%	-40.77%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-1.16%	-2.96%	-5.60%	+6.75%	+28.67%	-	-	-

Metric	PG	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	18.7x	-24%
EV/EBITDA	15.3x	+211%
Price / Book	6.2x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
CASY CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC	57	50	68	67	43.1x	16.9%	24.0%	3.8%	0.3%	123.0x	$27.2B	VS
TGT TARGET CORP	53	50	70	56	16.7x	20.7%	28.4%	3.4%	-0.7%	89.0x	$54.5B	VS
APEI AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC	53	49	58	72	79.0x	4.6%	52.8%	2.1%	6.8%	32.0x	$1.1B	VS
LINC LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORP	52	50	48	75	113.9x	5.6%	59.2%	2.3%	37.4%	147.0x	$1.3B	VS
FIVE FIVE BELOW, INC	52	50	56	73	106.3x	5.4%	32.5%	3.1%	26.5%	125.0x	$13.0B	VS
IMKTA INGLES MARKETS INC	51	50	51	62	17.7x	6.2%	23.9%	1.9%	0.4%	57.0x	$1.7B	VS
PRDO PERDOCEO EDUCATION Corp	51	50	70	57	14.1x	16.7%	100.0%	20.4%	27.1%	28.0x	$2.4B	VS
MCRI MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC	51	50	66	47	16.6x	19.7%	24.5%	19.4%	11.5%	33.0x	$1.7B	VS
FCFS FirstCash Holdings, Inc.	49	50	29	66	35.4x	10.8%	50.2%	8.0%	26.6%	98.0x	$8.4B	VS
ESCA ESCALADE INC	48	50	65	51	15.6x	9.0%	26.1%	6.2%	8.4%	11.0x	$249M	VS
PG PROCTER & GAMBLE Co	47	50	45	39	18.7x	32.9%	51.5%	20.3%	2.2%	139.0x	$334.9B

Key Ratio	TTM	2026	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
Gross Margin %	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%
Operating Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%
EBITDA Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%	0.3%
Net Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%
FCF Margin %	-	-	16.7%	-	-	-	20.5%	20.2%	17.6%	16.7%	14.4%
ROE %	0.3%	0.1%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%	0.3%
ROA %	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
ROIC %	31.9%	8.0%	21.0%	29.0%	30.4%	30.0%	20.9%	15.3%	5.9%	13.0%	13.6%

Key Ratio

TTM

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

Gross Margin %

0.5%

Operating Margin %

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

EBITDA Margin %

0.2%

0.3%

0.2%

0.3%

0.1%

0.2%

0.3%

Net Margin %

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

FCF Margin %

16.7%

20.5%

20.2%

17.6%

16.7%

14.4%

ROE %

0.3%

0.1%

0.3%

0.1%

0.2%

0.3%

ROA %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

ROIC %

31.9%

8.0%

21.0%

29.0%

30.4%

30.0%

20.9%

15.3%

5.9%

13.0%

13.6%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$86.3B	$84.3B	$84.0B	$82.0B	$80.2B	$76.1B	$71.0B	$67.7B	$66.8B	$65.1B	$65.3B	$76.3B
	—	—	$40.8B	$42.8B	$42.2B	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$44.4B	$43.1B	$43.2B	$39.2B	$38.0B	$39.0B	$35.7B	$32.9B	$32.4B	$32.5B	$32.4B	$37.4B
Gross Margin	51.5%	51.2%	51.4%	47.9%	47.4%	51.2%	50.3%	48.6%	48.5%	49.8%	49.6%	47.6%
	—	—	$23.3B	$21.1B	$20.2B	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Research & Development	—	—	$2.0B	$2.0B	$2.0B	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Depreciation	—	$2.8B	—	—	—	$2.7B	$3.0B	$2.8B	$2.8B	$2.8B	$3.1B	$3.1B
Total Operating Expenses	—	—	$24.6B	$21.1B	$20.2B	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$21.5B	$20.5B	$18.5B	$18.1B	$17.8B	$18.0B	$15.7B	$5.5B	$13.4B	$14.0B	$13.4B	$11.8B
EBIT	$21.5B	$20.5B	$18.5B	$18.1B	$17.8B	$18.0B	$15.7B	$5.5B	$13.4B	$14.0B	$13.4B	$11.8B
EBITDA	$21.5B	$23.5B	$18.5B	$18.1B	$17.8B	$20.8B	$19.2B	$9.2B	$16.4B	$16.4B	$16.8B	$14.6B
Operating Margin	24.9%	24.3%	22.1%	22.1%	22.2%	23.6%	22.1%	8.1%	20.0%	21.2%	20.6%	15.6%
EBITDA Margin	24.9%	27.8%	22.1%	22.1%	22.2%	27.3%	27.0%	13.6%	24.6%	25.2%	25.8%	19.2%
	—	$907M	—	$756M	$439M	$502M	$465M	$509M	$506M	$465M	$579M	$626M
	—	—	$18.8B	$82.0B	$80.2B	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$4.1B	$3.8B	$3.6B	$3.2B	$3.3B	$2.7B	$2.1B	$3.5B	$3.1B	$3.3B	$2.9B
	$17.6B	$16.1B	$15.0B	$14.7B	$14.8B	$14.4B	$13.1B	$4.0B	$9.9B	$15.4B	$10.6B	$7.1B
Net Margin	20.3%	19.1%	17.8%	18.0%	18.4%	18.9%	18.5%	5.9%	14.8%	23.7%	16.2%	10.1%
	$1.82	$6.67	$6.18	$6.07	$6.00	$5.69	$5.13	$1.45	$3.75	$5.80	$3.80	$2.50
Diluted EPS	$1.82	$6.67	$6.02	$5.90	$5.81	$5.69	$5.13	$1.45	$3.75	$5.80	$3.80	$2.50
Weighted Avg Basic	—	—	2.4B	2.4B	2.4B	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	—	2.5B	2.5B	2.5B	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$86.3B

$84.3B

$84.0B

$82.0B

$80.2B

$76.1B

$71.0B

$67.7B

$66.8B

$65.1B

$65.3B

$76.3B

—

$40.8B

$42.8B

$42.2B

—

$44.4B

$43.1B

$43.2B

$39.2B

$38.0B

$39.0B

$35.7B

$32.9B

$32.4B

$32.5B

$32.4B

$37.4B

Gross Margin

51.5%

51.2%

51.4%

47.9%

47.4%

51.2%

50.3%

48.6%

48.5%

49.8%

49.6%

47.6%

—

$23.3B

$21.1B

$20.2B

—

Research & Development

—

$2.0B

—

Depreciation

—

$2.8B

—

$2.7B

$3.0B

$2.8B

$3.1B

Total Operating Expenses

—

$24.6B

$21.1B

$20.2B

—

$21.5B

$20.5B

$18.5B

$18.1B

$17.8B

$18.0B

$15.7B

$5.5B

$13.4B

$14.0B

$13.4B

$11.8B

EBIT

$21.5B

$20.5B

$18.5B

$18.1B

$17.8B

$18.0B

$15.7B

$5.5B

$13.4B

$14.0B

$13.4B

$11.8B

EBITDA

$21.5B

$23.5B

$18.5B

$18.1B

$17.8B

$20.8B

$19.2B

$9.2B

$16.4B

$16.8B

$14.6B

Operating Margin

24.9%

24.3%

22.1%

22.2%

23.6%

22.1%

8.1%

20.0%

21.2%

20.6%

15.6%

EBITDA Margin

24.9%

27.8%

22.1%

22.2%

27.3%

27.0%

13.6%

24.6%

25.2%

25.8%

19.2%

—

$907M

—

$756M

$439M

$502M

$465M

$509M

$506M

$465M

$579M

$626M

—

$18.8B

$82.0B

$80.2B

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$4.1B

$3.8B

$3.6B

$3.2B

$3.3B

$2.7B

$2.1B

$3.5B

$3.1B

$3.3B

$2.9B

$17.6B

$16.1B

$15.0B

$14.7B

$14.8B

$14.4B

$13.1B

$4.0B

$9.9B

$15.4B

$10.6B

$7.1B

Net Margin

20.3%

19.1%

17.8%

18.0%

18.4%

18.9%

18.5%

5.9%

14.8%

23.7%

16.2%

10.1%

$1.82

$6.67

$6.18

$6.07

$6.00

$5.69

$5.13

$1.45

$3.75

$5.80

$3.80

$2.50

Diluted EPS

$1.82

$6.67

$6.02

$5.90

$5.81

$5.69

$5.13

$1.45

$3.75

$5.80

$3.80

$2.50

Weighted Avg Basic

—

2.4B

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

2.5B

—

PROCTER & GAMBLE Co (PG) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does PROCTER & GAMBLE Co Do?

The Procter & Gamble Company provides branded consumer packaged goods to consumers in North and Latin America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Greater China, India, the Middle East, and Africa. It operates in five segments: Beauty; Grooming; Health Care; Fabric & Home Care; and Baby, Feminine & Family Care. The Beauty segment offers conditioners, shampoos, styling aids, and treatments; and antiperspirants and deodorants, personal cleansing, and skin care products under the Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Pantene, Rejoice, Olay, Old Spice, Safeguard, Secret, and SK-II brands. The Procter & Gamble Company was founded in 1837 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. PROCTER & GAMBLE Co (PG) is classified as a mega-cap stock in the Consumer Discretionary sector, specifically within the Consumer Goods industry. The company is led by CEO Jon R. Moeller and employs approximately 106,000 people, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. With a market capitalization of $334.9B, PG is one of the largest companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.

PROCTER & GAMBLE Co (PG) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, PROCTER & GAMBLE Co receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 46.6/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.PG ranks #1,865 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Consumer Discretionary sector, PROCTER & GAMBLE Co ranks #173 of 442 stocks, placing it in the upper half of its Consumer Discretionary peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

PG Stock Price and 52-Week Range

PROCTER & GAMBLE Co (PG) currently trades at $145.21. The stock lost $1.45 (1.0%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for PG is $174.80, which means the stock is currently trading -16.9% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $137.62, putting the stock 5.5% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 9.8M shares, reflecting moderate market activity.

Is PG Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

PROCTER & GAMBLE Co (PG) carries a value factor score of 45/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 18.70x, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 24.47x — a discount of 24%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 6.16x, versus the sector average of 1.99x. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.81x, compared to 0.27x for the average Consumer Discretionary stock. On an enterprise value basis, PG trades at 15.26x EV/EBITDA, versus 4.91x for the sector.

Overall, PG's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

PROCTER & GAMBLE Co Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

PROCTER & GAMBLE Co (PG) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 32.9%, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 6.2%, which demonstrates strong shareholder value creation. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 13.8% versus the sector average of 2.5%.

On a margin basis, PROCTER & GAMBLE Co reports gross margins of 51.5%, compared to 36.9% for the sector. The operating margin is 24.9% (sector: 3.8%). Net profit margin stands at 20.3%, versus 2.1% for the average Consumer Discretionary stock. Revenue growth is running at 2.2% on a trailing basis, compared to 3.3% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

PG Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

PROCTER & GAMBLE Co has a debt-to-equity ratio of 139.0%, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 89.0%. Leverage is within a manageable range for the industry, though investors should monitor debt trends over time. The current ratio is 0.72x, which may signal near-term liquidity tightness.

PG has a beta of 0.16, meaning it is less volatile than the S&P 500, making it a relatively defensive holding. The stability factor score for PROCTER & GAMBLE Co is 93/100, indicating low-volatility characteristics and consistent price behavior that appeals to risk-averse investors.

PROCTER & GAMBLE Co Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, PROCTER & GAMBLE Co reported revenue of $86.25B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.82. Net income for the quarter was $17.56B. Gross margin was 51.5%. Operating income came in at $21.52B.

In Q2 2026, PROCTER & GAMBLE Co reported revenue of $22.21B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.82. Net income for the quarter was $4.33B. Gross margin was 51.2%. Revenue grew 1.5% year-over-year compared to Q2 2025. Operating income came in at $5.37B.

In Q1 2026, PROCTER & GAMBLE Co reported revenue of $22.39B and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.00. Net income for the quarter was $4.78B. Gross margin was 51.4%. Revenue grew 3.0% year-over-year compared to Q1 2025. Operating income came in at $5.86B.

In FY 2025, PROCTER & GAMBLE Co reported revenue of $84.28B and earnings per share (EPS) of $6.67. Net income for the quarter was $16.07B. Gross margin was 51.2%. Revenue grew 0.3% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $20.45B.

Over the past 8 quarters, PROCTER & GAMBLE Co has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $84.04B to $86.25B. Investors analyzing PG stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

PG Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

PROCTER & GAMBLE Co (PG) currently pays a dividend yield of 2.9%. At this yield, a $10,000 investment in PG stock would generate approximately $$294.00 in annual dividend income. With a net margin of 20.3%, the dividend appears well-covered by earnings, suggesting sustainable payouts going forward.

PG Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

PROCTER & GAMBLE Co (PG) has a momentum factor score of 39/100, signaling weak relative price performance. Stocks with low momentum scores have historically tended to continue underperforming in the near term. The investment factor score is 33/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 26/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

PG vs Competitors — Consumer Discretionary Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector, PROCTER & GAMBLE Co (PG) ranks #173 out of 442 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places PG in the upper half of all Consumer Discretionary stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC (MCRI) with a score of 50.5/100, CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC (CASY) with a score of 57.3/100, INGLES MARKETS INC (IMKTA) with a score of 51.0/100, FIVE BELOW, INC (FIVE) with a score of 51.6/100, and TARGET CORP (TGT) with a score of 52.6/100.

Comparing PG against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full PG vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how PROCTER & GAMBLE Co stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

PG Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for PROCTER & GAMBLE Co (PG) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy PG? — Investment Thesis Summary

PROCTER & GAMBLE Co presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. Momentum is weak at 39/100, a headwind for near-term performance. Low volatility (stability score 93/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, PROCTER & GAMBLE Co (PG) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 46.6/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on PG stock.

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