KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:KMY • US4943681035
92.31 EUR
-1.55 (-1.65%)
Last: Feb 25, 2026, 07:00 PM
Overall KMY gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated KMY against 10 industry peers in the Household Products industry. KMY has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. KMY has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. KMY also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- KMY had positive earnings in the past year.
- KMY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years KMY has been profitable.
- KMY 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 11.82%, KMY is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of KMY (134.55%) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of KMY (20.36%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KMY is above the industry average of 16.88%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (20.03%) for KMY is below the current ROIC(20.36%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.82% | ||
| ROE | 134.55% | ||
| ROIC | 20.36% |
ROA(3y)12.46%
ROA(5y)11.66%
ROE(3y)210.11%
ROE(5y)267.36%
ROIC(3y)20.03%
ROIC(5y)19.53%
1.3 Margins
- KMY has a Profit Margin of 11.73%. This is in the better half of the industry: KMY outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KMY has remained more or less at the same level.
- KMY has a Operating Margin (15.94%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KMY has declined.
- With a Gross Margin value of 36.65%, KMY is not doing good in the industry: 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- KMY's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.73% | ||
| GM | 36.65% |
OM growth 3Y2.46%
OM growth 5Y-5.81%
PM growth 3Y8.63%
PM growth 5Y0%
GM growth 3Y5.32%
GM growth 5Y-0.6%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KMY is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for KMY remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- KMY has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- KMY has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- KMY has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.39. This is a neutral value as KMY would need 4.39 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KMY (4.39) is worse than 70.00% of its industry peers.
- KMY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.32. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 4.32, KMY is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC2.63
WACC7.73%
2.3 Liquidity
- KMY has a Current Ratio of 0.75. This is a bad value and indicates that KMY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- KMY has a Current ratio of 0.75. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KMY outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.54 indicates that KMY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- KMY has a Quick ratio (0.54) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for KMY have decreased by -0.82% in the last year.
- KMY shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.33% yearly.
- The Revenue for KMY has decreased by -14.08% in the past year. This is quite bad
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.99% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.82%
EPS 3Y8.75%
EPS 5Y-1.33%
EPS Q2Q%24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.58%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.99%
Sales Q2Q%-17.21%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.26% on average over the next years.
- KMY is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.31% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.8%
EPS Next 2Y3.5%
EPS Next 3Y4.17%
EPS Next 5Y4.26%
Revenue Next Year1.69%
Revenue Next 2Y2.62%
Revenue Next 3Y3.47%
Revenue Next 5Y2.31%
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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.03, KMY is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KMY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.21. KMY is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.20, which indicates a correct valuation of KMY.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KMY indicates a rather cheap valuation: KMY is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- KMY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.13.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KMY is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KMY is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- KMY has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.59
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.5%
EPS Next 3Y4.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.73%, KMY is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- KMY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.93. KMY pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, KMY pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.73% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KMY has a limited annual growth rate of 3.23%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.23%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- KMY pays out 82.14% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- KMY's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP82.14%
EPS Next 2Y3.5%
EPS Next 3Y4.17%
FRA:KMY (2/25/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
92.31
-1.55 (-1.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)01-27 2026-01-27/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-20 2026-04-20/bmo
Inst Owners84.07%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.6%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap30.64B
Revenue(TTM)17.23B
Net Income(TTM)2.02B
Analysts68.57
Price Target103.74 (12.38%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.73% |
Yearly Dividend4.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.23%
DP82.14%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.15%
Min EPS beat(2)1.69%
Max EPS beat(2)2.61%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.62%
Max EPS beat(4)2.61%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.18%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)6.89%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)5.57%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.34%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.83%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.34%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.47%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.81%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.21%
PT rev (1m)-7.42%
PT rev (3m)-9.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.2 | ||
| P/S | 2.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 13 | ||
| P/B | 24.04 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.99 |
EPS(TTM)6.14
EY6.65%
EPS(NY)6.5
Fwd EY7.04%
FCF(TTM)4.19
FCFY4.54%
OCF(TTM)7.1
OCFY7.69%
SpS44.06
BVpS3.84
TBVpS-1.06
PEG (NY)2.59
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number23.03
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.82% | ||
| ROE | 134.55% | ||
| ROCE | 27.54% | ||
| ROIC | 20.36% | ||
| ROICexc | 21.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 27.56% | ||
| OM | 15.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.73% | ||
| GM | 36.65% | ||
| FCFM | 9.51% |
ROA(3y)12.46%
ROA(5y)11.66%
ROE(3y)210.11%
ROE(5y)267.36%
ROIC(3y)20.03%
ROIC(5y)19.53%
ROICexc(3y)22.33%
ROICexc(5y)21.16%
ROICexgc(3y)29.19%
ROICexgc(5y)28.09%
ROCE(3y)27.1%
ROCE(5y)26.41%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.65%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.86%
OM growth 3Y2.46%
OM growth 5Y-5.81%
PM growth 3Y8.63%
PM growth 5Y0%
GM growth 3Y5.32%
GM growth 5Y-0.6%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.01
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.83 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 141.37% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.18% | ||
| Profit Quality | 81.1% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC7.73%
ROIC/WACC2.63
Cap/Depr(3y)111.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)116.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.9%
Profit Quality(3y)112.4%
Profit Quality(5y)105.64%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.82%
EPS 3Y8.75%
EPS 5Y-1.33%
EPS Q2Q%24%
EPS Next Y5.8%
EPS Next 2Y3.5%
EPS Next 3Y4.17%
EPS Next 5Y4.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.58%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.99%
Sales Q2Q%-17.21%
Revenue Next Year1.69%
Revenue Next 2Y2.62%
Revenue Next 3Y3.47%
Revenue Next 5Y2.31%
EBIT growth 1Y-27%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.28%
EBIT growth 5Y-8.63%
EBIT Next Year34.75%
EBIT Next 3Y17.52%
EBIT Next 5Y11.69%
FCF growth 1Y-34.78%
FCF growth 3Y-4.08%
FCF growth 5Y-8.19%
OCF growth 1Y-14.13%
OCF growth 3Y0.53%
OCF growth 5Y-5.72%
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP / KMY.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KMY.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) stock?
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) is 15.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 24.04.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for KMY stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) is expected to grow by 5.8% in the next year.