KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:KMY - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US4943681035 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, KMY scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KMY was compared to 8 industry peers in the Household Products industry. While KMY has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KMY is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KMY had positive earnings in the past year.
KMY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
KMY had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years KMY always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
KMY has a Return On Assets of 15.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KMY outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
KMY has a Return On Equity of 223.89%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KMY outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
KMY has a Return On Invested Capital of 31.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KMY outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KMY is significantly above the industry average of 18.66%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (31.28%) for KMY is above the 3 year average (24.55%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.12% | ||
| ROE | 223.89% | ||
| ROIC | 31.28% |
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 12.48%, KMY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
KMY's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of KMY (18.78%) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
KMY's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 36.45%, KMY is not doing good in the industry: 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
KMY's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.48% | ||
| 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KMY is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for KMY has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, KMY has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, KMY has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
KMY has an Altman-Z score of 4.39. This indicates that KMY is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.39, KMY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
KMY has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.05. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as KMY would need 3.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KMY (3.05) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.92 is on the high side and indicates that KMY has dependencies on debt financing.
KMY has a Debt to Equity ratio (5.92) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.92 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.39 |
ROIC/WACC3.91
WACC7.99%
2.3 Liquidity
KMY has a Current Ratio of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that KMY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KMY has a Current ratio of 0.76. This is in the better half of the industry: KMY outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
KMY has a Quick Ratio of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that KMY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KMY has a Quick ratio (0.49) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.49 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.49% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, KMY shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.19% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.12% in the past year.
KMY shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.69% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.49%
EPS 3Y5.65%
EPS 5Y1.19%
EPS Q2Q%-3.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.12%
Revenue growth 3Y1.05%
Revenue growth 5Y1.69%
Sales Q2Q%-6%
3.2 Future
KMY is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.13% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.62% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-1.77%
EPS Next 2Y2.62%
EPS Next 3Y3.96%
EPS Next 5Y4.13%
Revenue Next Year-2.4%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.09%
Revenue Next 3Y0.8%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
KMY is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.37.
KMY's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KMY is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, KMY is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.25, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KMY.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KMY indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KMY is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KMY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.76.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KMY is valued a bit cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KMY indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KMY is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of KMY may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)15.41
EPS Next 2Y2.62%
EPS Next 3Y3.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KMY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.82%.
KMY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.21. KMY pays more dividend than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
KMY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.82% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KMY has a limited annual growth rate of 3.47%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.47%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
66.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KMY. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
KMY's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP66.33%
EPS Next 2Y2.62%
EPS Next 3Y3.96%
FRA:KMY (7/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
113.52
+2.04 (+1.83%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners80.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap37.67B
Analysts66.09
Price Target127.68 (12.47%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.82% |
Yearly Dividend4.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.47%
DP66.33%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.97%
Max EPS beat(2)1.27%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.73%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.97%
Max EPS beat(4)13.37%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)7.1%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)6.63%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)4.68%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.85%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.45%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.45%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.25%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.74%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.49%
PT rev (1m)-0.79%
PT rev (3m)-7.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.25 | ||
| P/S | 2.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.09 | ||
| P/B | 39.97 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.22 |
EPS(TTM)6.18
EY5.44%
EPS(NY)6.58
Fwd EY5.8%
FCF(TTM)6.17
FCFY5.44%
OCF(TTM)8.06
OCFY7.1%
SpS50.94
BVpS2.84
TBVpS-2.46
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)15.41
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.12% | ||
| ROE | 223.89% | ||
| ROCE | 39.52% | ||
| ROIC | 31.28% | ||
| ROICexc | 33.28% | ||
| ROICexgc | 43.39% | ||
| OM | 18.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.48% | ||
| GM | 36.45% | ||
| FCFM | 12.11% |
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-Score8
Asset Turnover1.21
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.92 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.05 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.44 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 89.8% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 97.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.39 |
F-Score8
WACC7.99%
ROIC/WACC3.91
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)4.49%
EPS 3Y5.65%
EPS 5Y1.19%
EPS Q2Q%-3.98%
EPS Next Y-1.77%
EPS Next 2Y2.62%
EPS Next 3Y3.96%
EPS Next 5Y4.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.12%
Revenue growth 3Y1.05%
Revenue growth 5Y1.69%
Sales Q2Q%-6%
Revenue Next Year-2.4%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.09%
Revenue Next 3Y0.8%
Revenue Next 5Y1.62%
EBIT growth 1Y19.15%
EBIT growth 3Y9.89%
EBIT growth 5Y2.78%
EBIT Next Year23.28%
EBIT Next 3Y10.94%
EBIT Next 5Y7.48%
FCF growth 1Y3.19%
FCF growth 3Y13.41%
FCF growth 5Y10.48%
OCF growth 1Y-0.6%
OCF growth 3Y5.81%
OCF growth 5Y3.4%