KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KMY - US4943681035 - Common Stock
84.99 EUR
+1.48 (+1.77%)
Overall KMY gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated KMY against 11 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 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally KMY also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make KMY a good candidate for dividend investing.
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.
In the past 5 years KMY has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KMY had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
KMY's Return On Assets of 11.66% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KMY outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 147.82%, KMY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of KMY (23.27%) is better than 90.91% 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 17.07%.
| 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
KMY has a Profit Margin (10.89%) which is in line with its industry peers.
KMY's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KMY's Operating Margin of 15.96% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KMY outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KMY has remained more or less at the same level.
KMY has a worse Gross Margin (36.47%) than 72.73% 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 | 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 KMY is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KMY has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, KMY has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for KMY has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
KMY has an Altman-Z score of 3.56. 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 3.56, KMY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
KMY has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.39. This is a neutral value as KMY would need 4.39 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.39, KMY is not doing good in the industry: 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
KMY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.89. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KMY (4.89) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.56 |
ROIC/WACC3.09
WACC7.52%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.77, KMY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
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 63.64% 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 -5.88%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.19% on average over the past years.
KMY shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.04%.
Measured over the past years, KMY 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
KMY is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.71% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, KMY 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
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.43 indicates a correct valuation of KMY.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KMY is valued cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KMY to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.00), we can say KMY is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.77, the valuation of KMY can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KMY is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.70, KMY is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KMY is valued a bit cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KMY is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.52 |
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 a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.66
PEG (5Y)12.1
EPS Next 2Y3.2%
EPS Next 3Y3.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.00%, KMY is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.00, KMY pays a better dividend. On top of this KMY pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KMY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5% |
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
KMY pays out 83.80% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP83.8%
EPS Next 2Y3.2%
EPS Next 3Y3.18%
FRA:KMY (1/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
84.99
+1.48 (+1.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.07%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.6%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap28.20B
Revenue(TTM)18.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.97B
Analysts68.57
Price Target110.82 (30.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5% |
Yearly Dividend4.14
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.47%
DP83.8%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
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)-3.1%
PT rev (3m)-10.01%
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 | 14.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.77 | ||
| P/S | 1.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.57 | ||
| P/B | 24.74 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.52 |
EPS(TTM)5.89
EY6.93%
EPS(NY)6.65
Fwd EY7.83%
FCF(TTM)4.31
FCFY5.07%
OCF(TTM)6.76
OCFY7.96%
SpS46.63
BVpS3.44
TBVpS-1.49
PEG (NY)4.66
PEG (5Y)12.1
Graham Number21.34
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
WACC7.52%
ROIC/WACC3.09
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 / KMY.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KMY.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) stock?
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) is 14.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 24.74.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for KMY stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) is expected to grow by 3.09% in the next year.