106.13 USD
-0.82 (-0.77%)
106.15 USD
+0.02 (+0.02%)
Taking everything into account, KMB scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KMB was compared to 12 industry peers in the Household Products industry. KMB has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. KMB is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing. KMB also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KMB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KMB had a positive cash flow from operations.
KMB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years KMB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
KMB has a Return On Assets (11.66%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 147.82%, KMB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
KMB's Return On Invested Capital of 23.27% is amongst the best of the industry. KMB outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KMB is significantly above the industry average of 14.94%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.66% | ||
| ROE | 147.82% | ||
| ROIC | 23.27% |
ROA(3y)12.1%
ROA(5y)11.98%
ROE(3y)283.11%
ROE(5y)315.59%
ROIC(3y)24.55%
ROIC(5y)24.05%
1.3 Margins
KMB has a Profit Margin (10.89%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KMB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 15.96%, KMB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
KMB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
KMB has a Gross Margin (36.47%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KMB has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.89% | ||
| GM | 36.47% |
OM growth 3Y8.75%
OM growth 5Y1.08%
PM growth 3Y10.79%
PM growth 5Y1.65%
GM growth 3Y4.94%
GM growth 5Y0.87%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KMB is creating value.
KMB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
KMB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KMB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
KMB has an Altman-Z score of 3.68. This indicates that KMB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KMB has a Altman-Z score of 3.68. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KMB outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KMB is 4.39, which is a neutral value as it means it would take KMB, 4.39 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KMB's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.39 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KMB is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
KMB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.89. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
KMB has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (4.89) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.68 |
ROIC/WACC3.04
WACC7.65%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.77 indicates that KMB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of KMB (0.77) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.56 indicates that KMB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KMB has a Quick ratio of 0.56. This is in the lower half of the industry: KMB underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KMB shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.88%.
KMB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.19% yearly.
Looking at the last year, KMB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -10.04% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, KMB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.69% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.88%
EPS 3Y5.65%
EPS 5Y1.19%
EPS Q2Q%-0.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.04%
Revenue growth 3Y1.05%
Revenue growth 5Y1.69%
Sales Q2Q%-16.2%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.71% on average over the next years.
KMB is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y2.43%
EPS Next 2Y3%
EPS Next 3Y3.14%
EPS Next 5Y3.71%
Revenue Next Year-16.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.94%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.37%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.81%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.43 indicates a correct valuation of KMB.
KMB's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KMB to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.37), we can say KMB is valued slightly cheaper.
KMB is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.70.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as KMB.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.20. KMB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KMB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
KMB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. KMB is more expensive than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
KMB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.35
PEG (5Y)12.94
EPS Next 2Y3%
EPS Next 3Y3.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KMB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.65%, which is a nice return.
KMB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.28. KMB pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, KMB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.65% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KMB has a limited annual growth rate of 3.47%.
KMB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
KMB has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.47%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
83.80% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KMB. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
KMB's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP83.8%
EPS Next 2Y3%
EPS Next 3Y3.14%
106.13
-0.82 (-0.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners82%
Inst Owner Change5.53%
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner Change3.9%
Market Cap35.22B
Revenue(TTM)18.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.97B
Analysts67.5
Price Target132.85 (25.18%)
Short Float %5.2%
Short Ratio3.46
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.65% |
Yearly Dividend4.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.47%
DP83.8%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.62%
Max EPS beat(2)2.61%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.62%
Max EPS beat(4)2.61%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)4.64%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)6.82%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)5.71%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.34%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.45%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.48%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.82%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.11%
PT rev (1m)-8.21%
PT rev (3m)-8.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.98%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.7 | ||
| P/S | 1.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.43 | ||
| P/B | 26.44 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.35 |
EPS(TTM)6.88
EY6.48%
EPS(NY)7.74
Fwd EY7.3%
FCF(TTM)5.04
FCFY4.75%
OCF(TTM)7.9
OCFY7.44%
SpS54.48
BVpS4.01
TBVpS-1.74
PEG (NY)6.35
PEG (5Y)12.94
Graham Number24.93
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.66% | ||
| ROE | 147.82% | ||
| ROCE | 29.41% | ||
| ROIC | 23.27% | ||
| ROICexc | 24.83% | ||
| ROICexgc | 31.35% | ||
| OM | 15.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.89% | ||
| GM | 36.47% | ||
| FCFM | 9.25% |
ROA(3y)12.1%
ROA(5y)11.98%
ROE(3y)283.11%
ROE(5y)315.59%
ROIC(3y)24.55%
ROIC(5y)24.05%
ROICexc(3y)26.95%
ROICexc(5y)25.74%
ROICexgc(3y)36.14%
ROICexgc(5y)34.44%
ROCE(3y)31.02%
ROCE(5y)30.39%
ROICexgc growth 3Y18.76%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.73%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.29%
OM growth 3Y8.75%
OM growth 5Y1.08%
PM growth 3Y10.79%
PM growth 5Y1.65%
GM growth 3Y4.94%
GM growth 5Y0.87%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.75 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 114.05% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.25% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.52% | ||
| Profit Quality | 84.92% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.68 |
F-Score6
WACC7.65%
ROIC/WACC3.04
Cap/Depr(3y)103.41%
Cap/Depr(5y)118.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.64%
Profit Quality(3y)117.38%
Profit Quality(5y)110.78%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.88%
EPS 3Y5.65%
EPS 5Y1.19%
EPS Q2Q%-0.55%
EPS Next Y2.43%
EPS Next 2Y3%
EPS Next 3Y3.14%
EPS Next 5Y3.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.04%
Revenue growth 3Y1.05%
Revenue growth 5Y1.69%
Sales Q2Q%-16.2%
Revenue Next Year-16.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.94%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.37%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.81%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.84%
EBIT growth 3Y9.89%
EBIT growth 5Y2.78%
EBIT Next Year10.83%
EBIT Next 3Y6.42%
EBIT Next 5Y7.48%
FCF growth 1Y-34.99%
FCF growth 3Y13.41%
FCF growth 5Y10.48%
OCF growth 1Y-20.98%
OCF growth 3Y5.81%
OCF growth 5Y3.4%
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP / KMB FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMB) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KMB.
What is the valuation status for KMB stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMB). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP?
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMB) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP?
The financial health rating of KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMB) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for KMB stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMB) is expected to grow by 2.43% in the next year.