KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:KMB • US4943681035

98.84 USD
+1.02 (+1.04%)
At close: Mar 13, 2026
98.83 USD
-0.01 (-0.01%)
After Hours: 3/13/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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This KMB fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

4

KMB gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 12 industry peers in the Household Products industry. There are concerns on the financial health of KMB while its profitability can be described as average. KMB does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively. Finally KMB also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. KMB Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year KMB was profitable.
  • KMB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years KMB has been profitable.
  • KMB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
KMB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKMB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

  • KMB has a Return On Assets (11.82%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 134.55%, KMB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KMB has a Return On Invested Capital of 21.03%. This is in the better half of the industry: KMB outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KMB is significantly above the industry average of 15.00%.
Industry RankSector 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%
KMB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKMB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -2K -4K -6K

1.3 Margins

  • KMB has a better Profit Margin (11.73%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • KMB's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • KMB has a Operating Margin of 16.46%. This is in the better half of the industry: KMB outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • KMB's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 36.91%, KMB is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KMB has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
KMB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKMB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. KMB Health Analysis

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 remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, KMB has less shares outstanding
  • KMB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
KMB Yearly Shares OutstandingKMB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
KMB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKMB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.46 indicates that KMB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • KMB has a Altman-Z score (3.46) which is in line with 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 has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (4.39) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • KMB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.32. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • KMB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 4.32. This is in the lower half of the industry: KMB underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.32
Debt/FCF 4.39
Altman-Z 3.46
ROIC/WACC2.72
WACC7.74%
KMB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKMB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

  • KMB has a Current Ratio of 0.75. 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 has a Current ratio of 0.75. This is in the lower half of the industry: KMB underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.54 indicates that KMB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of KMB (0.54) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.75
Quick Ratio 0.54
KMB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKMB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

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3. KMB Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for KMB have decreased by -0.82% in the last year.
  • KMB shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.33% yearly.
  • KMB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -14.08%.
  • Measured over the past years, KMB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.99% on average per year.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.61% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.27% on average over the next years.
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.
KMB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKMB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B
KMB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKMB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2 4 6 8 10

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4. KMB Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.65 indicates a correct valuation of KMB.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KMB is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.70, KMB is valued a bit cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.91 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 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.84, KMB is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.65
Fwd PE 12.91
KMB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKMB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as KMB.
  • 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KMB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.02
EV/EBITDA 10.7
KMB Per share dataKMB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates KMB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The decent profitability rating of KMB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.38
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.5%
EPS Next 3Y4.19%

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5. KMB Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • KMB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.88%, which is a nice return.
  • KMB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.59. KMB pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, KMB pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.88%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of KMB has a limited annual growth rate of 3.23%.
  • 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)3.23%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
KMB Yearly Dividends per shareKMB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4 5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 82.14% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KMB. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of KMB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP82.14%
EPS Next 2Y3.5%
EPS Next 3Y4.19%
KMB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKMB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
KMB Dividend Payout.KMB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KMB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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KMB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP

NASDAQ:KMB (3/13/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 98.83 -0.01 (-0.01%)

98.84

+1.02 (+1.04%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)01-27
Earnings (Next)04-20
Inst Owners88.77%
Inst Owner Change4.6%
Ins Owners0.6%
Ins Owner Change1.53%
Market Cap32.81B
Revenue(TTM)17.23B
Net Income(TTM)2.02B
Analysts68.57
Price Target122.92 (24.36%)
Short Float %11.19%
Short Ratio6.34
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.88%
Yearly Dividend5
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.23%
DP82.14%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date03-06
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)0.39%
PT rev (3m)-6.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.62%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.65
Fwd PE 12.91
P/S 1.9
P/FCF 20.02
P/OCF 11.81
P/B 21.84
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.7
EPS(TTM)7.24
EY7.32%
EPS(NY)7.66
Fwd EY7.74%
FCF(TTM)4.94
FCFY5%
OCF(TTM)8.37
OCFY8.46%
SpS51.92
BVpS4.53
TBVpS-1.25
PEG (NY)2.38
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number27.15
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.46
F-Score6
WACC7.74%
ROIC/WACC2.72
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 / 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 of KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (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 6 / 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 5.73% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMB) stock?

The dividend rating of KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMB) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 82.14%.