97.56 USD
-0.08 (-0.08%)
97.75 USD
+0.19 (+0.19%)
Overall KMB gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated KMB against 12 industry peers in the Household Products industry. While KMB belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. KMB has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally 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.
Each year in the past 5 years KMB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
KMB's Return On Assets of 11.66% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KMB outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
KMB has a Return On Equity of 147.82%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KMB outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
KMB has a better Return On Invested Capital (23.27%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KMB is significantly above the industry average of 14.87%.
| 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.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KMB has grown nicely.
KMB has a Operating Margin of 15.96%. This is in the better half of the industry: KMB outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KMB has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of KMB (36.47%) 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.
The number of shares outstanding for KMB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KMB has been reduced compared to 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 3.56. This indicates that KMB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KMB has a Altman-Z score of 3.56. 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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.39, KMB is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 | 3.56 |
ROIC/WACC3.04
WACC7.65%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.77, KMB is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.56 indicates that KMB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KMB's Quick ratio of 0.56 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KMB is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for KMB have decreased by -5.88% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.19% on average over the past years.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, KMB will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.81% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.09%
EPS Next 2Y3.2%
EPS Next 3Y3.18%
EPS Next 5Y3.71%
Revenue Next Year-16.68%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.63%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.61%
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.
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 14.18 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 26.92. KMB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.55, KMB is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KMB is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.57. KMB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KMB is on the same level as its industry peers.
KMB's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.52 |
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)4.58
PEG (5Y)11.89
EPS Next 2Y3.2%
EPS Next 3Y3.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KMB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.00%, which is a nice return.
KMB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.82. KMB pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, KMB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5% |
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
KMB pays out 83.80% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of KMB is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP83.8%
EPS Next 2Y3.2%
EPS Next 3Y3.18%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.07%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.6%
Ins Owner Change3.9%
Market Cap32.38B
Revenue(TTM)18.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.97B
Analysts68.57
Price Target129.92 (33.17%)
Short Float %7.05%
Short Ratio3.73
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5% |
Yearly Dividend4.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.47%
DP83.8%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-DateN/A
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)-2.2%
PT rev (3m)-10.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.55 | ||
| P/S | 1.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.35 | ||
| P/B | 24.31 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.52 |
EPS(TTM)6.88
EY7.05%
EPS(NY)7.77
Fwd EY7.97%
FCF(TTM)5.04
FCFY5.16%
OCF(TTM)7.9
OCFY8.1%
SpS54.48
BVpS4.01
TBVpS-1.74
PEG (NY)4.58
PEG (5Y)11.89
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 | 3.56 |
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 Y3.09%
EPS Next 2Y3.2%
EPS Next 3Y3.18%
EPS Next 5Y3.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.04%
Revenue growth 3Y1.05%
Revenue growth 5Y1.69%
Sales Q2Q%-16.2%
Revenue Next Year-16.68%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.63%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.61%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.81%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.84%
EBIT growth 3Y9.89%
EBIT growth 5Y2.78%
EBIT Next Year9.95%
EBIT Next 3Y7.44%
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 of KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (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.
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 3.09% 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 83.8%.