KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (1KMB.MI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
BIT:1KMB • US4943681035
Current stock price
86.5 EUR
-2.25 (-2.54%)
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This 1KMB.MI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. 1KMB.MI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- 1KMB had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year 1KMB had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years 1KMB has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years 1KMB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 11.82%, 1KMB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of 1KMB (134.55%) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 21.03%, 1KMB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 1KMB is above the industry average of 17.51%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.82% | ||
| ROE | 134.55% | ||
| ROIC | 21.03% |
ROA(3y)12.46%
ROA(5y)11.66%
ROE(3y)210.11%
ROE(5y)267.36%
ROIC(3y)21.19%
ROIC(5y)20.22%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of 1KMB (11.73%) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
- 1KMB's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- 1KMB has a Operating Margin (16.46%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 1KMB's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- 1KMB's Gross Margin of 36.91% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 1KMB is outperformed by 81.82% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1KMB has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.73% | ||
| GM | 36.91% |
OM growth 3Y7.29%
OM growth 5Y-3.18%
PM growth 3Y8.63%
PM growth 5Y0%
GM growth 3Y6.57%
GM growth 5Y0.1%
2. 1KMB.MI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- 1KMB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- 1KMB has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, 1KMB has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for 1KMB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.49 indicates that 1KMB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of 1KMB (3.49) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
- 1KMB has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.39. This is a neutral value as 1KMB would need 4.39 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- 1KMB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.39. This is in the lower half of the industry: 1KMB underperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.32 is on the high side and indicates that 1KMB has dependencies on debt financing.
- 1KMB has a Debt to Equity ratio (4.32) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.49 |
ROIC/WACC2.64
WACC7.97%
2.3 Liquidity
- 1KMB has a Current Ratio of 0.75. This is a bad value and indicates that 1KMB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- 1KMB has a Current ratio of 0.75. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1KMB outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
- 1KMB has a Quick Ratio of 0.75. This is a bad value and indicates that 1KMB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.54, 1KMB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 |
3. 1KMB.MI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- 1KMB shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.82%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -1.33% on average over the past years.
- 1KMB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -14.08%.
- 1KMB shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -2.99% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.82%
EPS 3Y8.75%
EPS 5Y-1.33%
EPS Q2Q%24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.58%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.99%
Sales Q2Q%-17.21%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, 1KMB will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.61% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, 1KMB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.27% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.73%
EPS Next 2Y3.5%
EPS Next 3Y4.19%
EPS Next 5Y4.61%
Revenue Next Year1.59%
Revenue Next 2Y2.51%
Revenue Next 3Y3.21%
Revenue Next 5Y2.27%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. 1KMB.MI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.80, the valuation of 1KMB can be described as correct.
- 72.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1KMB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.61. 1KMB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.06, 1KMB is valued correctly.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1KMB indicates a rather cheap valuation: 1KMB is cheaper than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 1KMB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 1KMB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 1KMB is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of 1KMB is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 1KMB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)2.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.5%
EPS Next 3Y4.19%
5. 1KMB.MI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- 1KMB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.19%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.33, 1KMB pays a better dividend. On top of this 1KMB pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 1KMB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.19% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of 1KMB has a limited annual growth rate of 3.23%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.23%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
- 1KMB pays out 82.14% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- 1KMB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP82.14%
EPS Next 2Y3.5%
EPS Next 3Y4.19%
1KMB.MI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
BIT:1KMB (3/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
86.5
-2.25 (-2.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)01-27 2026-01-27/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-20 2026-04-20/bmo
Inst Owners88.77%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.6%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap28.71B
Revenue(TTM)17.23B
Net Income(TTM)2.02B
Analysts68.57
Price Target104.06 (20.3%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.19% |
Yearly Dividend4.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.23%
DP82.14%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.15%
Min EPS beat(2)1.69%
Max EPS beat(2)2.61%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.62%
Max EPS beat(4)2.61%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.18%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)6.89%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)5.57%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.34%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.83%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.34%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.47%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.81%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.21%
PT rev (1m)-6.95%
PT rev (3m)-9.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.06 | ||
| P/S | 1.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.95 | ||
| P/B | 22.09 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.89 |
EPS(TTM)6.27
EY7.25%
EPS(NY)6.62
Fwd EY7.66%
FCF(TTM)4.27
FCFY4.94%
OCF(TTM)7.24
OCFY8.37%
SpS44.93
BVpS3.92
TBVpS-1.08
PEG (NY)2.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number23.5
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.82% | ||
| ROE | 134.55% | ||
| ROCE | 28.45% | ||
| ROIC | 21.03% | ||
| ROICexc | 22.59% | ||
| ROICexgc | 28.46% | ||
| OM | 16.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.73% | ||
| GM | 36.91% | ||
| FCFM | 9.51% |
ROA(3y)12.46%
ROA(5y)11.66%
ROE(3y)210.11%
ROE(5y)267.36%
ROIC(3y)21.19%
ROIC(5y)20.22%
ROICexc(3y)23.68%
ROICexc(5y)21.97%
ROICexgc(3y)30.94%
ROICexgc(5y)29.14%
ROCE(3y)28.66%
ROCE(5y)27.35%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.23%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.17%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.05%
OM growth 3Y7.29%
OM growth 5Y-3.18%
PM growth 3Y8.63%
PM growth 5Y0%
GM growth 3Y6.57%
GM growth 5Y0.1%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.01
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.78 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 141.37% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 11.44 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.25% | ||
| Profit Quality | 81.1% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.49 |
F-Score6
WACC7.97%
ROIC/WACC2.64
Cap/Depr(3y)111.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)116.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.23%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.04%
Profit Quality(3y)112.4%
Profit Quality(5y)105.64%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.82%
EPS 3Y8.75%
EPS 5Y-1.33%
EPS Q2Q%24%
EPS Next Y5.73%
EPS Next 2Y3.5%
EPS Next 3Y4.19%
EPS Next 5Y4.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.58%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.99%
Sales Q2Q%-17.21%
Revenue Next Year1.59%
Revenue Next 2Y2.51%
Revenue Next 3Y3.21%
Revenue Next 5Y2.27%
EBIT growth 1Y-24.61%
EBIT growth 3Y0.22%
EBIT growth 5Y-6.07%
EBIT Next Year33.08%
EBIT Next 3Y15.47%
EBIT Next 5Y11.69%
FCF growth 1Y-34.78%
FCF growth 3Y-4.08%
FCF growth 5Y-8.19%
OCF growth 1Y-14.13%
OCF growth 3Y0.53%
OCF growth 5Y-5.72%
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP / 1KMB.MI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (1KMB.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to 1KMB.MI.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (1KMB.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (1KMB.MI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for 1KMB stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (1KMB.MI) is 13.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 22.09.
Can you provide the financial health for 1KMB stock?
The financial health rating of KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (1KMB.MI) is 3 / 10.