KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KMY - US4943681035 - Common Stock
84.16 EUR
-0.83 (-0.98%)
Taking everything into account, KMY scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KMY was compared to 11 industry peers in the Household Products industry. While KMY belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KMY is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. KMY also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes KMY very considerable 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.
KMY had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 63.64% 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 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 23.27%, KMY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KMY is significantly above the industry average of 17.07%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.89%, KMY is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KMY has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of KMY (15.96%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KMY has remained more or less at the same level.
KMY has a worse Gross Margin (36.47%) than 72.73% 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.
KMY has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
KMY has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KMY has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.58 indicates that KMY is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of KMY (3.58) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.39, KMY is doing worse than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.89 is on the high side and indicates that KMY has dependencies on debt financing.
KMY has a Debt to Equity ratio of 4.89. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KMY outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.58 |
ROIC/WACC3.1
WACC7.5%
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.
KMY's Current ratio of 0.77 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KMY outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.56 indicates that KMY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KMY has a better Quick ratio (0.56) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
| 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.
KMY shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.19% yearly.
KMY shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.04%.
Measured over the past years, KMY shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.69% on average per year.
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
KMY is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.71% yearly.
KMY is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.09%
EPS Next 2Y3.2%
EPS Next 3Y3.18%
EPS Next 5Y3.71%
Revenue Next Year-16.68%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.63%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.61%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.81%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.29, which indicates a correct valuation of KMY.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KMY indicates a rather cheap valuation: KMY is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, KMY is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.64, 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 is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KMY is valued a bit cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
72.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KMY, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of KMY may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.62
PEG (5Y)11.99
EPS Next 2Y3.2%
EPS Next 3Y3.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KMY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.10%, which is a nice return.
KMY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.98. KMY pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, KMY pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.1% |
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
KMY pays out 83.80% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of KMY is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP83.8%
EPS Next 2Y3.2%
EPS Next 3Y3.18%
FRA:KMY (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
84.16
-0.83 (-0.98%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.07%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.6%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap27.93B
Revenue(TTM)18.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.97B
Analysts68.57
Price Target110.82 (31.68%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.1% |
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)-3.1%
PT rev (3m)-10.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.64 | ||
| P/S | 1.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.44 | ||
| P/B | 24.48 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.67 |
EPS(TTM)5.89
EY7%
EPS(NY)6.66
Fwd EY7.91%
FCF(TTM)4.32
FCFY5.13%
OCF(TTM)6.77
OCFY8.04%
SpS46.67
BVpS3.44
TBVpS-1.49
PEG (NY)4.62
PEG (5Y)11.99
Graham Number21.34
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 | 3.58 |
F-Score6
WACC7.5%
ROIC/WACC3.1
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 Y3.09%
EPS Next 2Y3.2%
EPS Next 3Y3.18%
EPS Next 5Y3.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.04%
Revenue growth 3Y1.05%
Revenue growth 5Y1.69%
Sales Q2Q%-16.2%
Revenue Next Year-16.68%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.63%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.61%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.81%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.84%
EBIT growth 3Y9.89%
EBIT growth 5Y2.78%
EBIT Next Year9.95%
EBIT Next 3Y7.44%
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.
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 7 / 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 14.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 24.48.
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 3.09% in the next year.