KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KMY - US4943681035 - Common Stock
88.07 EUR
-1.55 (-1.73%)
Overall KMY gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated KMY against 12 industry peers in the Household Products industry. KMY scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KMY has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. KMY also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, KMY could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KMY had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KMY had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years KMY has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KMY had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
KMY has a better Return On Assets (11.66%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 147.82%, KMY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
KMY's Return On Invested Capital of 23.27% is amongst the best of the industry. KMY outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KMY is significantly above the industry average of 17.69%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.66% | ||
| ROE | 147.82% | ||
| ROIC | 23.27% |
ROA(3y)12.1%
ROA(5y)11.98%
ROE(3y)283.11%
ROE(5y)315.59%
ROIC(3y)24.55%
ROIC(5y)24.05%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of KMY (10.89%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KMY's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.96%, KMY is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KMY has remained more or less at the same level.
KMY's Gross Margin of 36.47% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KMY is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KMY has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.89% | ||
| GM | 36.47% |
OM growth 3Y8.75%
OM growth 5Y1.08%
PM growth 3Y10.79%
PM growth 5Y1.65%
GM growth 3Y4.94%
GM growth 5Y0.87%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
KMY has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for KMY has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
KMY has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KMY has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.62 indicates that KMY is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.62, KMY is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KMY is 4.39, which is a neutral value as it means it would take KMY, 4.39 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KMY's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.39 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KMY outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
KMY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.89. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
KMY has a Debt to Equity ratio (4.89) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.62 |
ROIC/WACC3.09
WACC7.54%
2.3 Liquidity
KMY has a Current Ratio of 0.77. This is a bad value and indicates that KMY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 0.77, KMY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
KMY has a Quick Ratio of 0.77. This is a bad value and indicates that KMY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.56, KMY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for KMY have decreased by -5.88% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, KMY shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.19% on average per year.
The Revenue for KMY has decreased by -10.04% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.69% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.88%
EPS 3Y5.65%
EPS 5Y1.19%
EPS Q2Q%-0.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.04%
Revenue growth 3Y1.05%
Revenue growth 5Y1.69%
Sales Q2Q%-16.2%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.71% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, KMY will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.81% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.24%
EPS Next 2Y3.13%
EPS Next 3Y3.3%
EPS Next 5Y3.71%
Revenue Next Year-16.59%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.72%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.04%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.81%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.93, the valuation of KMY can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KMY indicates a rather cheap valuation: KMY is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KMY's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.28.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.22, KMY is valued correctly.
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 23.52.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KMY, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as KMY.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.96 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates KMY does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of KMY may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.61
PEG (5Y)12.52
EPS Next 2Y3.13%
EPS Next 3Y3.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KMY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.80%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.38, KMY pays a better dividend. On top of this KMY pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, KMY pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.8% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KMY has a limited annual growth rate of 3.47%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.47%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
83.80% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KMY. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
KMY's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP83.8%
EPS Next 2Y3.13%
EPS Next 3Y3.3%
FRA:KMY (12/9/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
88.07
-1.55 (-1.73%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap29.23B
Revenue(TTM)18.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.97B
Analysts68.57
Price Target113.71 (29.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.8% |
Yearly Dividend4.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.47%
DP83.8%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.62%
Max EPS beat(2)2.61%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.62%
Max EPS beat(4)2.61%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)4.64%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)6.82%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)5.71%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.34%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.45%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.48%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.82%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.11%
PT rev (1m)-6.82%
PT rev (3m)-9.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.79%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.22 | ||
| P/S | 1.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.99 | ||
| P/B | 25.57 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.96 |
EPS(TTM)5.9
EY6.7%
EPS(NY)6.66
Fwd EY7.56%
FCF(TTM)4.32
FCFY4.91%
OCF(TTM)6.78
OCFY7.7%
SpS46.75
BVpS3.44
TBVpS-1.5
PEG (NY)4.61
PEG (5Y)12.52
Graham Number21.38
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.66% | ||
| ROE | 147.82% | ||
| ROCE | 29.41% | ||
| ROIC | 23.27% | ||
| ROICexc | 24.83% | ||
| ROICexgc | 31.35% | ||
| OM | 15.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.89% | ||
| GM | 36.47% | ||
| FCFM | 9.25% |
ROA(3y)12.1%
ROA(5y)11.98%
ROE(3y)283.11%
ROE(5y)315.59%
ROIC(3y)24.55%
ROIC(5y)24.05%
ROICexc(3y)26.95%
ROICexc(5y)25.74%
ROICexgc(3y)36.14%
ROICexgc(5y)34.44%
ROCE(3y)31.02%
ROCE(5y)30.39%
ROICexgc growth 3Y18.76%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.73%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.29%
OM growth 3Y8.75%
OM growth 5Y1.08%
PM growth 3Y10.79%
PM growth 5Y1.65%
GM growth 3Y4.94%
GM growth 5Y0.87%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.75 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 114.05% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.25% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.52% | ||
| Profit Quality | 84.92% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.62 |
F-Score6
WACC7.54%
ROIC/WACC3.09
Cap/Depr(3y)103.41%
Cap/Depr(5y)118.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.64%
Profit Quality(3y)117.38%
Profit Quality(5y)110.78%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.88%
EPS 3Y5.65%
EPS 5Y1.19%
EPS Q2Q%-0.55%
EPS Next Y3.24%
EPS Next 2Y3.13%
EPS Next 3Y3.3%
EPS Next 5Y3.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.04%
Revenue growth 3Y1.05%
Revenue growth 5Y1.69%
Sales Q2Q%-16.2%
Revenue Next Year-16.59%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.72%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.04%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.81%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.84%
EBIT growth 3Y9.89%
EBIT growth 5Y2.78%
EBIT Next Year9.95%
EBIT Next 3Y6.91%
EBIT Next 5Y7.48%
FCF growth 1Y-34.99%
FCF growth 3Y13.41%
FCF growth 5Y10.48%
OCF growth 1Y-20.98%
OCF growth 3Y5.81%
OCF growth 5Y3.4%
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 5 / 10 to KMY.DE.
What is the valuation status for KMY stock?
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 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) is 14.93 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 25.57.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KMY stock?
The dividend rating of KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 83.8%.