108.765 USD
-0.36 (-0.33%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to KMB. KMB was compared to 12 industry peers in the Household Products industry. While KMB has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. KMB is valued correctly, but 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.
In the past 5 years KMB has always been profitable.
KMB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.66%, KMB is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Return On Invested Capital of KMB (23.27%) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
KMB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 24.55%. This 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.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.96%, KMB is in the better half of 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 of 36.47%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KMB outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for KMB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
KMB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KMB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
KMB has an Altman-Z score of 3.71. This indicates that KMB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KMB's Altman-Z score of 3.71 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KMB outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
KMB has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.39. This is a neutral value as KMB would need 4.39 years to pay back of 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.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.89 is on the high side and indicates that KMB has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 4.89, KMB is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.71 |
ROIC/WACC3.05
WACC7.62%
2.3 Liquidity
KMB has a Current Ratio of 0.77. This is a bad value and indicates that KMB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KMB's Current ratio of 0.77 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 Quick Ratio of 0.77. This is a bad value and indicates that KMB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.56, KMB is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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%.
Measured over the past 5 years, KMB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.19% on average per year.
The Revenue for KMB has decreased by -10.04% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.69% on average over the past years.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, KMB will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.71% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.81% on average over the next years.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.81, which indicates a correct valuation of KMB.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as KMB.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.31. KMB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.04, which indicates a correct valuation of KMB.
KMB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KMB is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.56. KMB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KMB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
75.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KMB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of KMB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.51
PEG (5Y)13.26
EPS Next 2Y3%
EPS Next 3Y3.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.65%, KMB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.28, KMB pays a better dividend. On top of this KMB pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies listed 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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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%
NASDAQ:KMB (12/1/2025, 3:01:08 PM)
108.765
-0.36 (-0.33%)
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 Cap36.09B
Revenue(TTM)18.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.97B
Analysts67.5
Price Target132.85 (22.14%)
Short Float %2.82%
Short Ratio2.1
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 | 15.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.04 | ||
| P/S | 2 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.77 | ||
| P/B | 27.1 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.55 |
EPS(TTM)6.88
EY6.33%
EPS(NY)7.74
Fwd EY7.12%
FCF(TTM)5.04
FCFY4.63%
OCF(TTM)7.9
OCFY7.26%
SpS54.48
BVpS4.01
TBVpS-1.74
PEG (NY)6.51
PEG (5Y)13.26
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 | 3.71 |
F-Score6
WACC7.62%
ROIC/WACC3.05
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 4 / 10 to KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMB). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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.