Uncovering Dividend Opportunities with NYSE:KMB.

Our stock screener has singled out KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (NYSE:KMB) as a promising choice for dividend investors. NYSE:KMB not only scores well in profitability, solvency, and liquidity but also offers a decent dividend. We'll explore this further.

Evaluating Dividend: NYSE:KMB

ChartMill assigns a Dividend Rating to each stock, ranging from 0 to 10. This rating is calculated by analyzing various dividend elements, such as yield, historical performance, dividend growth, and sustainability. NYSE:KMB has been awarded a 7 for its dividend quality:

• KMB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.51. KMB pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
• KMB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.29.
• KMB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
• KMB has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
• The dividend of KMB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.

Exploring NYSE:KMB's Health

Every stock is evaluated by ChartMill, receiving a Health Rating on a scale of 0 to 10. This assessment considers different health aspects, including liquidity and solvency, both in absolute terms and relative to industry peers. NYSE:KMB has achieved a 5 out of 10:

• An Altman-Z score of 4.17 indicates that KMB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
• The Debt to FCF ratio of KMB is 2.78, which is a good value as it means it would take KMB, 2.78 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
• KMB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.78. This is in the better half of the industry: KMB outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.

Analyzing Profitability Metrics

ChartMill assigns a Profitability Rating to every stock. This score ranges from 0 to 10 and evaluates the different profitability ratios and margins, both absolutely, but also relative to the industry peers. NYSE:KMB scores a 7 out of 10:

• Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 13.23%, KMB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
• KMB has a Return On Equity of 201.32%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KMB outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
• Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 24.27%, KMB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
• Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KMB is significantly above the industry average of 14.36%.
• The last Return On Invested Capital (24.27%) for KMB is above the 3 year average (20.65%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
• KMB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
• KMB has a better Operating Margin (15.71%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.

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Disclaimer

This article should in no way be interpreted as advice. The article is based on the observed metrics at the time of writing, but you should always make your own analysis and trade or invest at your own responsibility.