KENVUE INC (KVUE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:KVUE - US49177J1025 - Common Stock
16.255 USD
+0.08 (+0.53%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to KVUE. KVUE was compared to 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 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
Of the past 5 years KVUE 4 years were profitable.
KVUE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
KVUE's Return On Assets of 5.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KVUE outperforms 63.89% of its industry peers.
KVUE has a Return On Equity of 13.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KVUE outperforms 80.56% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of KVUE (8.93%) is better than 69.44% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KVUE is below the industry average of 12.97%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.23% | ||
| ROE | 13.22% | ||
| ROIC | 8.93% |
ROA(3y)5.88%
ROA(5y)4.38%
ROE(3y)11.97%
ROE(5y)8.22%
ROIC(3y)9.78%
ROIC(5y)9.81%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 9.37%, KVUE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.11% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KVUE has declined.
KVUE's Operating Margin of 17.39% is amongst the best of the industry. KVUE outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
KVUE's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 58.25%, KVUE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.22% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KVUE has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.37% | ||
| GM | 58.25% |
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%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for KVUE remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KVUE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.00 indicates that KVUE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of KVUE (2.00) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KVUE has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.27. This is a neutral value as KVUE would need 5.27 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.27, KVUE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.44% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that KVUE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
KVUE has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.73. This is in the lower half of the industry: KVUE underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2 |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC7.74%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that KVUE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KVUE has a Current ratio of 0.98. This is in the lower half of the industry: KVUE underperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
KVUE has a Quick Ratio of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that KVUE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.68, KVUE is not doing good in the industry: 69.44% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for KVUE have decreased strongly by -12.30% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -6.76% on average over the past years.
KVUE shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.16%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.53% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.3%
EPS 3Y-20.85%
EPS 5Y-6.76%
EPS Q2Q%-9.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.16%
Revenue growth 3Y0.88%
Revenue growth 5Y1.53%
Sales Q2Q%-4.03%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, KVUE will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.95% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.93% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-6.74%
EPS Next 2Y0.83%
EPS Next 3Y2.62%
EPS Next 5Y3.95%
Revenue Next Year-2.74%
Revenue Next 2Y0.15%
Revenue Next 3Y1.14%
Revenue Next 5Y1.93%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.19, the valuation of KVUE can be described as correct.
80.56% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KVUE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.06, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.02, which indicates a correct valuation of KVUE.
77.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KVUE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
KVUE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.64.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KVUE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KVUE is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KVUE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.65 |
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 2Y0.83%
EPS Next 3Y2.62%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KVUE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.59%, which is a nice return.
In the last 3 months the price of KVUE has falen by -22.56%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.62, KVUE pays a better dividend. On top of this KVUE pays more dividend than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, KVUE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.59% |
5.2 History
KVUE has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
KVUE pays out 110.79% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP110.79%
EPS Next 2Y0.83%
EPS Next 3Y2.62%
NYSE:KVUE (9/26/2025, 11:35:09 AM)
16.255
+0.08 (+0.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners101.39%
Inst Owner Change-7.62%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap31.19B
Analysts70
Price Target22.92 (41%)
Short Float %2.29%
Short Ratio2.07
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.59% |
Yearly Dividend0.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP110.79%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.84%
Min EPS beat(2)0.62%
Max EPS beat(2)3.05%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.2%
Max EPS beat(4)3.05%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.71%
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)-1.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.9%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.66%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.9%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.15%
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)-5.26%
PT rev (3m)-8.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.66%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.02 | ||
| P/S | 2.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.92 | ||
| P/B | 2.91 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.65 |
EPS(TTM)1.07
EY6.58%
EPS(NY)1.16
Fwd EY7.13%
FCF(TTM)0.85
FCFY5.23%
OCF(TTM)1.09
OCFY6.7%
SpS7.89
BVpS5.59
TBVpS-3.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.23% | ||
| ROE | 13.22% | ||
| ROCE | 12.45% | ||
| ROIC | 8.93% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.38% | ||
| ROICexgc | 75.77% | ||
| OM | 17.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.37% | ||
| GM | 58.25% | ||
| FCFM | 10.79% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y3.71%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.27 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.42 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 75.08% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.02% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 64.48% | ||
| Profit Quality | 115.16% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2 |
F-Score7
WACC7.74%
ROIC/WACC1.15
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)-12.3%
EPS 3Y-20.85%
EPS 5Y-6.76%
EPS Q2Q%-9.38%
EPS Next Y-6.74%
EPS Next 2Y0.83%
EPS Next 3Y2.62%
EPS Next 5Y3.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.16%
Revenue growth 3Y0.88%
Revenue growth 5Y1.53%
Sales Q2Q%-4.03%
Revenue Next Year-2.74%
Revenue Next 2Y0.15%
Revenue Next 3Y1.14%
Revenue Next 5Y1.93%
EBIT growth 1Y-9.8%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.26%
EBIT growth 5Y2.94%
EBIT Next Year16.58%
EBIT Next 3Y9.49%
EBIT Next 5Y6.46%
FCF growth 1Y-35.45%
FCF growth 3Y224.69%
FCF growth 5Y-13.2%
OCF growth 1Y-28.49%
OCF growth 3Y74.31%
OCF growth 5Y-10.01%