KENVUE INC (KVUE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:KVUE • US49177J1025

18.32 USD
+0.21 (+1.16%)
Last: Feb 11, 2026, 11:06 AM
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Fundamental Rating

4

KVUE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 36 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. KVUE has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. KVUE has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • KVUE had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year KVUE had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • KVUE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years KVUE had a positive operating cash flow.
KVUE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKVUE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.26%, KVUE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KVUE has a Return On Equity of 13.48%. This is in the better half of the industry: KVUE outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.96%, KVUE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KVUE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.78%. This is in line with the industry average of 11.63%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.26%
ROE 13.48%
ROIC 8.96%
ROA(3y)5.88%
ROA(5y)4.38%
ROE(3y)11.97%
ROE(5y)8.22%
ROIC(3y)9.78%
ROIC(5y)9.81%
KVUE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKVUE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

  • KVUE's Profit Margin of 9.55% is amongst the best of the industry. KVUE outperforms 86.11% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KVUE has declined.
  • KVUE has a better Operating Margin (17.85%) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
  • KVUE's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • KVUE has a Gross Margin (58.50%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KVUE has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.85%
PM (TTM) 9.55%
GM 58.5%
OM growth 3Y-2.12%
OM growth 5Y1.39%
PM growth 3Y-20.95%
PM growth 5Y-7.83%
GM growth 3Y1.24%
GM growth 5Y1.68%
KVUE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKVUE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KVUE is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, KVUE has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, KVUE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
KVUE Yearly Shares OutstandingKVUE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
KVUE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKVUE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

  • KVUE has an Altman-Z score of 2.13. This is not the best score and indicates that KVUE is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 2.13, KVUE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KVUE has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.47. This is a neutral value as KVUE would need 5.47 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.47, KVUE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KVUE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77. This is a neutral value indicating KVUE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • KVUE has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.77) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.77
Debt/FCF 5.47
Altman-Z 2.13
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC7.89%
KVUE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKVUE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that KVUE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.98, KVUE is doing worse than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that KVUE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.69, KVUE is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.98
Quick Ratio 0.69
KVUE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKVUE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for KVUE have decreased strongly by -10.08% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, KVUE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -6.76% on average per year.
  • KVUE shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.93%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.53% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.08%
EPS 3Y-20.85%
EPS 5Y-6.76%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.93%
Revenue growth 3Y0.88%
Revenue growth 5Y1.53%
Sales Q2Q%-3.46%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.28% on average over the next years.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, KVUE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.78% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-7.84%
EPS Next 2Y-0.56%
EPS Next 3Y1.56%
EPS Next 5Y3.28%
Revenue Next Year-3.49%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.43%
Revenue Next 3Y0.67%
Revenue Next 5Y1.78%

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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
KVUE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKVUE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B
KVUE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKVUE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.12, the valuation of KVUE can be described as rather expensive.
  • KVUE's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KVUE is cheaper than 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.03, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.25, KVUE is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.44% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.97. KVUE is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.12
Fwd PE 16.25
KVUE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKVUE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as KVUE.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.41
EV/EBITDA 12.86
KVUE Per share dataKVUE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of KVUE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-0.56%
EPS Next 3Y1.56%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.59%, KVUE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • KVUE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.60. KVUE pays more dividend than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, KVUE pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.59%

5.2 History

  • KVUE has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
KVUE Yearly Dividends per shareKVUE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

  • KVUE pays out 109.98% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP109.98%
EPS Next 2Y-0.56%
EPS Next 3Y1.56%
KVUE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKVUE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B
KVUE Dividend Payout.KVUE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KVUE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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KENVUE INC

NYSE:KVUE (2/11/2026, 11:06:09 AM)

18.32

+0.21 (+1.16%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)11-03
Earnings (Next)02-17
Inst Owners99.02%
Inst Owner Change-0.93%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change0.06%
Market Cap35.10B
Revenue(TTM)15.01B
Net Income(TTM)1.43B
Analysts68.57
Price Target19.55 (6.71%)
Short Float %3.88%
Short Ratio1.86
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.59%
Yearly Dividend0.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP109.98%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date02-11
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.07%
Min EPS beat(2)0.62%
Max EPS beat(2)3.52%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.2%
Max EPS beat(4)3.52%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.52%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.32%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.66%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.9%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.41%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-1.97%
PT rev (3m)-5.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.79%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.85%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.12
Fwd PE 16.25
P/S 2.34
P/FCF 21.41
P/OCF 16.43
P/B 3.3
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.86
EPS(TTM)1.07
EY5.84%
EPS(NY)1.13
Fwd EY6.15%
FCF(TTM)0.86
FCFY4.67%
OCF(TTM)1.11
OCFY6.09%
SpS7.83
BVpS5.55
TBVpS-3.93
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number11.56
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.26%
ROE 13.48%
ROCE 12.7%
ROIC 8.96%
ROICexc 9.44%
ROICexgc 67.42%
OM 17.85%
PM (TTM) 9.55%
GM 58.5%
FCFM 10.92%
ROA(3y)5.88%
ROA(5y)4.38%
ROE(3y)11.97%
ROE(5y)8.22%
ROIC(3y)9.78%
ROIC(5y)9.81%
ROICexc(3y)10.35%
ROICexc(5y)10.27%
ROICexgc(3y)82.34%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)13.46%
ROCE(5y)13.38%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.71%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y4.38%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-2.12%
OM growth 5Y1.39%
PM growth 3Y-20.95%
PM growth 5Y-7.83%
GM growth 3Y1.24%
GM growth 5Y1.68%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.77
Debt/FCF 5.47
Debt/EBITDA 2.53
Cap/Depr 87.35%
Cap/Sales 3.31%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 65.76%
Profit Quality 114.38%
Current Ratio 0.98
Quick Ratio 0.69
Altman-Z 2.13
F-Score7
WACC7.89%
ROIC/WACC1.14
Cap/Depr(3y)67.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)54.77%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.38%
Profit Quality(3y)131.61%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.08%
EPS 3Y-20.85%
EPS 5Y-6.76%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-7.84%
EPS Next 2Y-0.56%
EPS Next 3Y1.56%
EPS Next 5Y3.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.93%
Revenue growth 3Y0.88%
Revenue growth 5Y1.53%
Sales Q2Q%-3.46%
Revenue Next Year-3.49%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.43%
Revenue Next 3Y0.67%
Revenue Next 5Y1.78%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.86%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.26%
EBIT growth 5Y2.94%
EBIT Next Year7.22%
EBIT Next 3Y6.32%
EBIT Next 5Y6.39%
FCF growth 1Y-33.29%
FCF growth 3Y224.69%
FCF growth 5Y-13.2%
OCF growth 1Y-25.37%
OCF growth 3Y74.31%
OCF growth 5Y-10.01%

KENVUE INC / KVUE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for KVUE stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KVUE.


What is the valuation status for KVUE stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to KENVUE INC (KVUE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of KVUE stock?

KENVUE INC (KVUE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of KENVUE INC (KVUE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KENVUE INC (KVUE) is 17.12 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.3.


What is the earnings growth outlook for KENVUE INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KENVUE INC (KVUE) is expected to decline by -7.84% in the next year.