100.32 USD
+0.21 (+0.21%)
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
In the past year KMB was profitable.
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.
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.
The Return On Equity of KMB (147.82%) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
KMB has a Return On Invested Capital of 23.27%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KMB outperforms 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 14.85%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.89%, KMB is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
KMB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KMB has a better Operating Margin (15.96%) than 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.
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.
KMB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KMB is creating value.
KMB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, KMB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, KMB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.59 indicates that KMB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.59, KMB is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.39, KMB is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.89 is on the high side and indicates that KMB has dependencies on debt financing.
KMB's Debt to Equity ratio of 4.89 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KMB is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.59 |
ROIC/WACC3.04
WACC7.66%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.77 indicates that KMB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.77, KMB is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.19% on average over the past years.
The Revenue for KMB has decreased by -10.04% in the past year. This is quite bad
KMB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.69% yearly.
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.
KMB is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.24%
EPS Next 2Y3.13%
EPS Next 3Y3.3%
EPS Next 5Y3.71%
Revenue Next Year-16.59%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.72%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.04%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.58, the valuation of KMB can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KMB is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KMB to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.50), we can say KMB is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.92, KMB is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KMB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KMB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.93.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KMB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
KMB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.74 |
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.
KMB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.51
PEG (5Y)12.23
EPS Next 2Y3.13%
EPS Next 3Y3.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.97%, KMB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
KMB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.77. KMB pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
KMB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.97% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KMB has a limited annual growth rate of 3.47%.
KMB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2Y3.13%
EPS Next 3Y3.3%
NASDAQ:KMB (12/24/2025, 9:54:59 AM)
100.32
+0.21 (+0.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.83%
Inst Owner Change5.61%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change3.9%
Market Cap33.29B
Revenue(TTM)18.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.97B
Analysts68.57
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %5.82%
Short Ratio3.35
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.97% |
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)-6.55%
PT rev (3m)-9.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.79%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.92 | ||
| P/S | 1.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.7 | ||
| P/B | 24.99 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.74 |
EPS(TTM)6.88
EY6.86%
EPS(NY)7.76
Fwd EY7.74%
FCF(TTM)5.04
FCFY5.02%
OCF(TTM)7.9
OCFY7.88%
SpS54.48
BVpS4.01
TBVpS-1.74
PEG (NY)4.51
PEG (5Y)12.23
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 | 3.59 |
F-Score6
WACC7.66%
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 Y3.24%
EPS Next 2Y3.13%
EPS Next 3Y3.3%
EPS Next 5Y3.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.04%
Revenue growth 3Y1.05%
Revenue growth 5Y1.69%
Sales Q2Q%-16.2%
Revenue Next Year-16.59%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.72%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.04%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.81%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.84%
EBIT growth 3Y9.89%
EBIT growth 5Y2.78%
EBIT Next Year9.95%
EBIT Next 3Y6.91%
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 3.24% in the next year.