Uncovering Dividend Opportunities with NYSE:KMB.

KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (NYSE:KMB) was identified as a stock worth exploring by dividend investors by our stock screener. NYSE:KMB scores well on profitability, solvency and liquidity. At the same time it seems to pay a decent dividend. We'll explore this a bit deeper below.

Exploring NYSE:KMB's Dividend

ChartMill assigns a Dividend Rating to every stock. This score ranges from 0 to 10 and evaluates the different dividend aspects, including the yield, the growth and sustainability. NYSE:KMB scores a 7 out of 10:

• Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.47, KMB pays a better dividend. On top of this KMB pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
• Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, KMB pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
• 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.

Unpacking NYSE:KMB's Health Rating

A critical element of ChartMill's stock evaluation is the Health Rating, which spans from 0 to 10. This rating considers multiple health factors, including liquidity and solvency, both in absolute terms and relative to industry peers. NYSE:KMB has received a 5 out of 10:

• KMB has an Altman-Z score of 4.15. This indicates that KMB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
• Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.15, KMB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
• KMB has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.78. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as KMB would need 2.78 years to pay back of all of its debts.
• KMB has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.78) than 66.67% of its industry peers.

Profitability Insights: NYSE:KMB

ChartMill's Profitability Rating offers a unique perspective on stock analysis, providing scores from 0 to 10. These ratings consider a wide range of profitability metrics and margins, both in comparison to industry peers and on their own merits. For NYSE:KMB, the assigned 7 is a significant indicator of profitability:

• 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.
• The Return On Equity of KMB (201.32%) is better than 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.
• KMB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 20.65%. This is significantly above the industry average of 14.52%.
• The 3 year average ROIC (20.65%) for KMB is below the current ROIC(24.27%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
• In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KMB has grown nicely.
• Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.71%, KMB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.

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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.