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KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:KMY - US4943681035 - Common Stock

102.1 EUR
+0.06 (+0.06%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

KMY gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 9 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 could make KMY a good candidate for dividend investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year KMY was profitable.
KMY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
KMY had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years KMY had a positive operating cash flow.
KMY.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKMY.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of KMY (14.49%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
KMY's Return On Equity of 191.19% is amongst the best of the industry. KMY outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
KMY has a better Return On Invested Capital (29.49%) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KMY is significantly above the industry average of 18.07%.
The 3 year average ROIC (24.55%) for KMY is below the current ROIC(29.49%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
KMY.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKMY.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -2K -4K -6K

1.3 Margins

KMY's Profit Margin of 12.87% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KMY outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KMY has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of KMY (18.94%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KMY has remained more or less at the same level.
KMY has a Gross Margin of 36.45%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KMY underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
KMY's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
KMY.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKMY.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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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
KMY has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KMY has been reduced compared to a year ago.
KMY.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingKMY.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
KMY.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKMY.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

KMY has an Altman-Z score of 4.03. 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 4.03, KMY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KMY is 3.46, which is a good value as it means it would take KMY, 3.46 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KMY has a Debt to FCF ratio (3.46) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.12 is on the high side and indicates that KMY has dependencies on debt financing.
KMY has a Debt to Equity ratio of 5.12. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KMY outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.12
Debt/FCF 3.46
Altman-Z 4.03
ROIC/WACC3.9
WACC7.56%
KMY.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKMY.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

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 66.67% of its industry peers.
KMY has a Quick 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.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.56, KMY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.77
Quick Ratio 0.56
KMY.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKMY.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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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%.
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 -6.89% in the past year.
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)-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

Based on estimates for the next years, KMY will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.13% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, KMY will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.62% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.39%
EPS Next 2Y3.17%
EPS Next 3Y2.76%
EPS Next 5Y4.13%
Revenue Next Year-16.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.36%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.78%
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.
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.
KMY.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKMY.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B
KMY.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKMY.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.22, the valuation of KMY can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KMY is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KMY to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.08), we can say KMY is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.26, KMY is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KMY is valued cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KMY to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.09), we can say KMY is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.22
Fwd PE 15.26
KMY.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKMY.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KMY indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KMY is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KMY's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KMY is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.71
EV/EBITDA 10.39
KMY.DE Per share dataKMY.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

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)5.08
PEG (5Y)14.44
EPS Next 2Y3.17%
EPS Next 3Y2.76%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KMY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.24%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.16, KMY pays a better dividend. On top of this KMY pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.30, KMY pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.24%

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
KMY.DE Yearly Dividends per shareKMY.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

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 2Y3.17%
EPS Next 3Y2.76%
KMY.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKMY.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
KMY.DE Dividend Payout.KMY.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KMY.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP

FRA:KMY (10/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

102.1

+0.06 (+0.06%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)08-01 2025-08-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Inst Owners82%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap33.87B
Revenue(TTM)18.88B
Net Income(TTM)2.43B
Analysts67.5
Price Target123.15 (20.62%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.24%
Yearly Dividend4.19
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)-0.3%
PT rev (3m)-1.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-16.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-14.77%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.22
Fwd PE 15.26
P/S 2.08
P/FCF 18.71
P/OCF 13.7
P/B 30.95
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.39
EPS(TTM)5.93
EY5.81%
EPS(NY)6.69
Fwd EY6.55%
FCF(TTM)5.46
FCFY5.34%
OCF(TTM)7.45
OCFY7.3%
SpS49.01
BVpS3.3
TBVpS-1.68
PEG (NY)5.08
PEG (5Y)14.44
Graham Number20.98
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.13
Health
Industry RankSector 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 4.03
F-Score7
WACC7.56%
ROIC/WACC3.9
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 Y3.39%
EPS Next 2Y3.17%
EPS Next 3Y2.76%
EPS Next 5Y4.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.89%
Revenue growth 3Y1.05%
Revenue growth 5Y1.69%
Sales Q2Q%-17.22%
Revenue Next Year-16.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.36%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.78%
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%

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 6 / 10 to KMY.DE.


What is the valuation status for KMY stock?

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 8 / 10.


What is the valuation of KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) is 17.22 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 30.95.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KMY stock?

The dividend rating of KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 67.61%.