KENVUE INC (KVUE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:KVUE - US49177J1025 - Common Stock
16.88 USD
+0.42 (+2.55%)
16.85 USD
-0.03 (-0.18%)
Taking everything into account, KVUE scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KVUE was compared to 34 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. There are concerns on the financial health of KVUE while its profitability can be described as average. KVUE has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KVUE had positive earnings in the past year.
KVUE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.23%, KVUE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.76% of the companies in the same industry.
KVUE's Return On Equity of 13.22% is amongst the best of the industry. KVUE outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.93%, KVUE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.65% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KVUE is below the industry average of 12.80%.
| 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 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KVUE has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 17.39%, KVUE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KVUE has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 58.25%, KVUE is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.18% of the companies in the same industry.
KVUE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
KVUE has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
KVUE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.05 indicates that KVUE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KVUE has a Altman-Z score (2.05) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KVUE is 5.27, which is a neutral value as it means it would take KVUE, 5.27 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KVUE has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.27) than 67.65% of its industry peers.
KVUE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating KVUE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.73, KVUE is not doing good in the industry: 67.65% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.05 |
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 amonst the worse of the industry: KVUE underperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.68 indicates that KVUE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KVUE's Quick ratio of 0.68 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KVUE is outperformed by 73.53% of its industry peers.
| 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 -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 small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.07%.
Measured over the past years, KVUE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.53% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.08%
EPS 3Y-20.85%
EPS 5Y-6.76%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.07%
Revenue growth 3Y0.88%
Revenue growth 5Y1.53%
Sales Q2Q%-3.46%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.69% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.01% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-7.2%
EPS Next 2Y0.41%
EPS Next 3Y2.63%
EPS Next 5Y3.69%
Revenue Next Year-2.66%
Revenue Next 2Y0.2%
Revenue Next 3Y1.19%
Revenue Next 5Y2.01%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.78, which indicates a correct valuation of KVUE.
KVUE's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KVUE is cheaper than 73.53% of the companies in the same industry.
KVUE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.06.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.69, KVUE is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
KVUE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 32.73.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
61.76% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KVUE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
KVUE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KVUE is cheaper than 67.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KVUE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y0.41%
EPS Next 3Y2.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.04%, KVUE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
In the last 3 months the price of KVUE has falen by -20.90%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
KVUE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 7.27. KVUE pays more dividend than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, KVUE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.04% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
KVUE pays out 110.79% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP110.79%
EPS Next 2Y0.41%
EPS Next 3Y2.63%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners101.83%
Inst Owner Change-1.37%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap32.39B
Revenue(TTM)15.46B
Net Income(TTM)1.42B
Analysts70.83
Price Target20.75 (22.93%)
Short Float %1.51%
Short Ratio0.94
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.04% |
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)-7.27%
PT rev (3m)-14.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.69 | ||
| P/S | 2.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.49 | ||
| P/B | 3.02 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.07 |
EPS(TTM)1.07
EY6.34%
EPS(NY)1.15
Fwd EY6.81%
FCF(TTM)0.85
FCFY5.04%
OCF(TTM)1.09
OCFY6.45%
SpS7.89
BVpS5.59
TBVpS-3.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number11.6
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%
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 Turnover0.56
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 | 2.05 |
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)-10.08%
EPS 3Y-20.85%
EPS 5Y-6.76%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-7.2%
EPS Next 2Y0.41%
EPS Next 3Y2.63%
EPS Next 5Y3.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.07%
Revenue growth 3Y0.88%
Revenue growth 5Y1.53%
Sales Q2Q%-3.46%
Revenue Next Year-2.66%
Revenue Next 2Y0.2%
Revenue Next 3Y1.19%
Revenue Next 5Y2.01%
EBIT growth 1Y-9.8%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.26%
EBIT growth 5Y2.94%
EBIT Next Year9.11%
EBIT Next 3Y7.25%
EBIT Next 5Y6.24%
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%
KENVUE INC / KVUE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for KVUE stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KVUE.
Can you provide the valuation status for KENVUE INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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.
How financially healthy is KENVUE INC?
The financial health rating of KENVUE INC (KVUE) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KVUE stock?
The dividend rating of KENVUE INC (KVUE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 110.79%.