KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KMY - US4943681035 - Common Stock
88.34 EUR
-0.21 (-0.24%)
KMY gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 11 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. Finally KMY also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make KMY suitable 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.
In the past 5 years KMY always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of KMY (11.66%) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 147.82%, KMY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
KMY has a Return On Invested Capital of 23.27%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KMY outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
KMY had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 24.55%. This 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
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.
KMY has a Operating Margin of 15.96%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KMY outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KMY has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 36.47%, KMY is not doing good in the industry: 72.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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
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 has been reduced compared to 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
KMY has an Altman-Z score of 3.64. This indicates that KMY is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KMY has a better Altman-Z score (3.64) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KMY (4.39) is worse than 63.64% 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 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 | 3.64 |
ROIC/WACC3.08
WACC7.56%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.77 indicates that KMY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KMY has a Current ratio of 0.77. This is in the better half of the industry: KMY outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
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.
The Quick ratio of KMY (0.56) is better 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.
Looking at the last year, KMY shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -10.04% in the last year.
KMY shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.69% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, KMY will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.71% on average per year.
KMY is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.81% yearly.
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
KMY is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.08.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KMY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.56, KMY is valued a bit cheaper.
KMY is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.35.
KMY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KMY is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.79. KMY is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KMY is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KMY's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.06 |
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)4.66
PEG (5Y)12.65
EPS Next 2Y3.13%
EPS Next 3Y3.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.87%, KMY is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.98, KMY pays a better dividend. On top of this KMY pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KMY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.87% |
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.
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 2Y3.13%
EPS Next 3Y3.3%
FRA:KMY (12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
88.34
-0.21 (-0.24%)
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 Cap29.32B
Revenue(TTM)18.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.97B
Analysts68.57
Price Target113.71 (28.72%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.87% |
Yearly Dividend4.15
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)-7.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.1%
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)-0.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.35 | ||
| P/S | 1.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.12 | ||
| P/B | 25.82 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.06 |
EPS(TTM)5.86
EY6.63%
EPS(NY)6.62
Fwd EY7.49%
FCF(TTM)4.29
FCFY4.86%
OCF(TTM)6.74
OCFY7.62%
SpS46.44
BVpS3.42
TBVpS-1.49
PEG (NY)4.66
PEG (5Y)12.65
Graham Number21.24
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 | 3.64 |
F-Score6
WACC7.56%
ROIC/WACC3.08
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 15.08 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 25.82.
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%.