KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:KMY • US4943681035
89.48 EUR
+2.03 (+2.32%)
Last: Feb 10, 2026, 07:00 PM
Overall KMY gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated KMY against 8 industry peers in the Household Products industry. KMY has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. KMY has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally KMY also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KMY was profitable.
- In the past year KMY had a positive cash flow from operations.
- KMY had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years KMY always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of KMY (11.82%) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
- KMY has a Return On Equity of 134.55%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KMY outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of KMY (21.01%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KMY is above the industry average of 17.39%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (20.67%) for KMY is below the current ROIC(21.01%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.82% | ||
| ROE | 134.55% | ||
| ROIC | 21.01% |
ROA(3y)12.46%
ROA(5y)11.66%
ROE(3y)210.11%
ROE(5y)267.36%
ROIC(3y)20.67%
ROIC(5y)20.15%
1.3 Margins
- KMY has a Profit Margin of 11.73%. This is in the better half of the industry: KMY outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- KMY's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- KMY's Operating Margin of 15.94% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KMY outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KMY has declined.
- KMY's Gross Margin of 36.65% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KMY is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
- 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
- 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 remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for KMY has been reduced compared to 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.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.39, KMY is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.32 is on the high side and indicates that KMY has dependencies on debt financing.
- KMY has a Debt to Equity ratio (4.32) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC2.67
WACC7.86%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.75 indicates that KMY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- KMY's Current ratio of 0.75 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KMY is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
- KMY has a Quick 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.54, KMY is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same 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.
- KMY shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -14.08%.
- Measured over the past years, KMY shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.99% on average per year.
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
- KMY is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.26% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, KMY will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.31% on average per year.
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.69, the valuation of KMY can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KMY is valued cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- KMY's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.03.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.89 indicates a correct valuation of KMY.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KMY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- KMY is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.97, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- KMY's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KMY is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 62.50% 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 | 21.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.54 |
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)2.53
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.5%
EPS Next 3Y4.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- KMY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.91%, which is a nice return.
- KMY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.03. 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 | 4.91% |
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.
- The dividend of KMY is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP82.14%
EPS Next 2Y3.5%
EPS Next 3Y4.17%
FRA:KMY (2/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
89.48
+2.03 (+2.32%)
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 Cap29.69B
Revenue(TTM)17.23B
Net Income(TTM)2.02B
Analysts68.57
Price Target103.74 (15.94%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.91% |
Yearly Dividend4.24
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)-6.38%
PT rev (3m)-14.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.71%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.89 | ||
| P/S | 2.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.71 | ||
| P/B | 23.5 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.54 |
EPS(TTM)6.09
EY6.81%
EPS(NY)6.44
Fwd EY7.2%
FCF(TTM)4.16
FCFY4.64%
OCF(TTM)7.04
OCFY7.87%
SpS43.69
BVpS3.81
TBVpS-1.05
PEG (NY)2.53
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number22.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.82% | ||
| ROE | 134.55% | ||
| ROCE | 27.54% | ||
| ROIC | 21.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 22.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | 28.43% | ||
| 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)20.67%
ROIC(5y)20.15%
ROICexc(3y)23.04%
ROICexc(5y)21.83%
ROICexgc(3y)30.11%
ROICexgc(5y)28.98%
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
WACC7.86%
ROIC/WACC2.67
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 5 / 10 to KMY.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 14.69 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 23.5.
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.