KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KMY - US4943681035 - Common Stock
103.98 EUR
-1.02 (-0.97%)
Taking everything into account, KMY scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KMY was compared to 8 industry peers in the Household Products industry. While KMY belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KMY has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally KMY also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make KMY suitable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KMY was profitable.
In the past year KMY had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years KMY has been profitable.
In the past 5 years KMY always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 14.49%, KMY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
KMY has a Return On Equity of 191.19%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KMY outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
KMY's Return On Invested Capital of 29.49% is amongst the best of the industry. KMY outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
KMY had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 24.55%. This is significantly above the industry average of 18.07%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (29.49%) for KMY is above the 3 year average (24.55%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.87%, KMY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
KMY's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KMY has a Operating Margin (18.94%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KMY's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of KMY (36.45%) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KMY has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KMY is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KMY has less shares outstanding
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
An Altman-Z score of 4.07 indicates that KMY is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.07, KMY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
KMY has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.46. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as KMY would need 3.46 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KMY's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.46 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KMY is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.12 is on the high side and indicates that KMY has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KMY (5.12) is worse than 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.07 |
ROIC/WACC3.85
WACC7.66%
2.3 Liquidity
KMY has a Current Ratio of 0.77. 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 0.77. This is in the better half of the industry: KMY outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.56 indicates that KMY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KMY has a Quick ratio of 0.56. This is in the better half of the industry: KMY outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KMY shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.57%.
KMY shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.19% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -6.89% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.69% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.13% on average over the next years.
KMY is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.62% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.03%
EPS Next 2Y3.36%
EPS Next 3Y3.41%
EPS Next 5Y4.13%
Revenue Next Year-16.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.25%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.68%
Revenue Next 5Y1.62%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.71, KMY is valued on the expensive side.
62.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KMY, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.86, KMY is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.64, the valuation of KMY can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KMY is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.32, KMY is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KMY's Enterprise Value to EBITDA 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 the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KMY is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates KMY does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
KMY has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.39
PEG (5Y)14.86
EPS Next 2Y3.36%
EPS Next 3Y3.41%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KMY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.11%, which is a nice return.
KMY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.18. KMY pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, KMY pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.11% |
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
67.61% 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.
DP67.61%
EPS Next 2Y3.36%
EPS Next 3Y3.41%
FRA:KMY (10/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
103.98
-1.02 (-0.97%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners82%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap34.50B
Analysts67.5
Price Target123.15 (18.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.11% |
Yearly Dividend4.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.47%
DP67.61%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.18%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.62%
Max EPS beat(2)1.27%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.62%
Max EPS beat(4)6.27%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)5.37%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)6.27%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)5.37%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.85%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.04%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.45%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.61%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.8%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.12%
PT rev (1m)-1.59%
PT rev (3m)-3.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.97%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-13.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.72%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-14.57%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.64 | ||
| P/S | 2.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.09 | ||
| P/B | 31.85 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.65 |
EPS(TTM)5.87
EY5.65%
EPS(NY)6.65
Fwd EY6.39%
FCF(TTM)5.4
FCFY5.19%
OCF(TTM)7.38
OCFY7.09%
SpS48.5
BVpS3.26
TBVpS-1.66
PEG (NY)4.39
PEG (5Y)14.86
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.07 |
F-Score7
WACC7.66%
ROIC/WACC3.85
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 Y4.03%
EPS Next 2Y3.36%
EPS Next 3Y3.41%
EPS Next 5Y4.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.89%
Revenue growth 3Y1.05%
Revenue growth 5Y1.69%
Sales Q2Q%-17.22%
Revenue Next Year-16.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.25%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.68%
Revenue Next 5Y1.62%
EBIT growth 1Y12.24%
EBIT growth 3Y9.89%
EBIT growth 5Y2.78%
EBIT Next Year10.83%
EBIT Next 3Y6.42%
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%