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KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:KMB - Nasdaq - US4943681035 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

134.15  -2.01 (-1.48%)

After market: 134.15 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 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 some minor concerns on its financial health. KMB is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


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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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of KMB (14.49%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
KMB's Return On Equity of 191.19% is amongst the best of the industry. KMB outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of KMB (29.49%) 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 15.43%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (29.49%) for KMB is above the 3 year average (24.55%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.49%
ROE 191.19%
ROIC 29.49%
ROA(3y)12.1%
ROA(5y)11.98%
ROE(3y)283.11%
ROE(5y)315.59%
ROIC(3y)24.55%
ROIC(5y)24.05%
KMB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKMB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -2K -4K -6K

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of KMB (12.87%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KMB has grown nicely.
KMB's Operating Margin of 18.94% is amongst the best of the industry. KMB outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
KMB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
KMB's Gross Margin of 36.45% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KMB outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
KMB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.94%
PM (TTM) 12.87%
GM 36.45%
OM growth 3Y8.75%
OM growth 5Y1.08%
PM growth 3Y10.79%
PM growth 5Y1.65%
GM growth 3Y4.94%
GM growth 5Y0.87%
KMB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKMB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

KMB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KMB has less shares outstanding
KMB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KMB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
KMB Yearly Shares OutstandingKMB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
KMB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKMB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.26 indicates that KMB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
KMB has a Altman-Z score of 4.26. This is in the better half of the industry: KMB outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KMB is 3.46, which is a good value as it means it would take KMB, 3.46 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KMB has a Debt to FCF ratio (3.46) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.12 is on the high side and indicates that KMB has dependencies on debt financing.
KMB's Debt to Equity ratio of 5.12 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KMB is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.12
Debt/FCF 3.46
Altman-Z 4.26
ROIC/WACC3.69
WACC8%
KMB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKMB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.77
Quick Ratio 0.56
KMB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKMB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

KMB shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.57%.
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.
KMB shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.89%.
KMB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.69% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.57%
EPS 3Y5.65%
EPS 5Y1.19%
EPS Q2Q%-16.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.89%
Revenue growth 3Y1.05%
Revenue growth 5Y1.69%
Sales Q2Q%-17.22%

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 4.13% on average per year.
KMB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.62% yearly.
EPS Next Y-1.77%
EPS Next 2Y2.62%
EPS Next 3Y3.96%
EPS Next 5Y4.13%
Revenue Next Year-2.31%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.04%
Revenue Next 3Y0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y1.62%

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 stable.
KMB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKMB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B
KMB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKMB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.47 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KMB.
KMB's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.51. KMB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.45 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KMB.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as KMB.
KMB is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.09, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.47
Fwd PE 17.45
KMB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKMB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as KMB.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KMB is valued a bit more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.18
EV/EBITDA 11.71
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

KMB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)16.33
EPS Next 2Y2.62%
EPS Next 3Y3.96%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KMB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.69%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.86, KMB pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, KMB pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.69%

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
KMB Yearly Dividends per shareKMB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

KMB pays out 67.61% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP67.61%
EPS Next 2Y2.62%
EPS Next 3Y3.96%
KMB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKMB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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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KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP

NASDAQ:KMB (8/11/2025, 4:50:37 PM)

After market: 134.15 0 (0%)

134.15

-2.01 (-1.48%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)08-01 2025-08-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-20 2025-10-20/amc
Inst Owners81.62%
Inst Owner Change-1.78%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change23.4%
Market Cap44.51B
Analysts66.67
Price Target145.99 (8.83%)
Short Float %1.52%
Short Ratio2.17
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.69%
Yearly Dividend4.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.47%
DP67.61%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date09-05 2025-09-05 (1.26)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.9%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.07%
Max EPS beat(2)1.27%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.07%
Max EPS beat(4)6.27%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)5.44%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)6.31%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)5.4%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-15.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.85%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.85%
Min Revenue beat(4)-15.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.45%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.01%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.07%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.32%
PT rev (1m)-0.31%
PT rev (3m)-0.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.47
Fwd PE 17.45
P/S 2.36
P/FCF 21.18
P/OCF 15.5
P/B 35.02
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.71
EPS(TTM)6.89
EY5.14%
EPS(NY)7.69
Fwd EY5.73%
FCF(TTM)6.33
FCFY4.72%
OCF(TTM)8.66
OCFY6.45%
SpS56.91
BVpS3.83
TBVpS-1.95
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)16.33
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.49%
ROE 191.19%
ROCE 37.26%
ROIC 29.49%
ROICexc 31.57%
ROICexgc 40.16%
OM 18.94%
PM (TTM) 12.87%
GM 36.45%
FCFM 11.13%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y18.76%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.13
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.12
Debt/FCF 3.46
Debt/EBITDA 1.47
Cap/Depr 90.8%
Cap/Sales 4.08%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 64.9%
Profit Quality 86.5%
Current Ratio 0.77
Quick Ratio 0.56
Altman-Z 4.26
F-Score7
WACC8%
ROIC/WACC3.69
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)-4.57%
EPS 3Y5.65%
EPS 5Y1.19%
EPS Q2Q%-16.84%
EPS Next Y-1.77%
EPS Next 2Y2.62%
EPS Next 3Y3.96%
EPS Next 5Y4.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.89%
Revenue growth 3Y1.05%
Revenue growth 5Y1.69%
Sales Q2Q%-17.22%
Revenue Next Year-2.31%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.04%
Revenue Next 3Y0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y1.62%
EBIT growth 1Y12.24%
EBIT growth 3Y9.89%
EBIT growth 5Y2.78%
EBIT Next Year14.14%
EBIT Next 3Y8.05%
EBIT Next 5Y7.48%
FCF growth 1Y-12.2%
FCF growth 3Y13.41%
FCF growth 5Y10.48%
OCF growth 1Y-9.94%
OCF growth 3Y5.81%
OCF growth 5Y3.4%