KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KMY - US4943681035 - Common Stock
88.85 EUR
+0.78 (+0.89%)
Taking everything into account, KMY scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KMY was compared to 12 industry peers in the Household Products industry. While KMY has a great profitability rating, 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. With these ratings, KMY could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.
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.
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.
KMY has a Return On Equity of 147.82%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KMY outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of KMY (23.27%) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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
KMY has a Profit Margin of 10.89%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KMY outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KMY has grown nicely.
KMY has a Operating Margin (15.96%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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.
KMY's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for KMY has been reduced compared to 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.
The Altman-Z score of KMY (3.62) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.67% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 4.89, KMY is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.62 |
ROIC/WACC3.08
WACC7.55%
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 has a better Current ratio (0.77) than 66.67% 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.
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.
Looking at the last year, KMY shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -10.04% in the last year.
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.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.81% on average over the next years.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KMY is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.32 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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.80, KMY is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.32 |
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 | 20.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.96 |
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)4.65
PEG (5Y)12.61
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.
KMY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| 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 (12/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
88.85
+0.78 (+0.89%)
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 Cap29.49B
Revenue(TTM)18.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.97B
Analysts68.57
Price Target113.71 (27.98%)
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 | 15.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.32 | ||
| P/S | 1.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.09 | ||
| P/B | 25.76 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.96 |
EPS(TTM)5.91
EY6.65%
EPS(NY)6.67
Fwd EY7.51%
FCF(TTM)4.33
FCFY4.87%
OCF(TTM)6.79
OCFY7.64%
SpS46.82
BVpS3.45
TBVpS-1.5
PEG (NY)4.65
PEG (5Y)12.61
Graham Number21.42
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
WACC7.55%
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 15.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 25.76.
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%.