KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KMY - US4943681035 - Common Stock
88.01 EUR
-1.61 (-1.8%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to KMY. 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 it does not seem to be growing. Finally KMY also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make KMY a good candidate for dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KMY was profitable.
KMY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years KMY has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KMY had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.66%, KMY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
KMY has a better Return On Invested Capital (23.27%) than 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
KMY's Profit Margin of 10.89% is in line compared 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.
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.
KMY's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of KMY (36.47%) is worse than 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KMY 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.
The debt/assets ratio for KMY has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
KMY has an Altman-Z score of 3.62. This indicates that KMY is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KMY's Altman-Z score of 3.62 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KMY outperforms 58.33% 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.
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.
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 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.62 |
ROIC/WACC3.1
WACC7.51%
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
KMY shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.88%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.19% on average over the past years.
The Revenue for KMY has decreased by -10.04% in the past year. This is quite bad
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
KMY is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.71% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.92, the valuation of KMY can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KMY is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KMY to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.34), we can say KMY is valued slightly cheaper.
KMY is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.21.
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 rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.21 |
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.
KMY's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.36 | ||
| 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.
KMY has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.61
PEG (5Y)12.51
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.
KMY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.38. KMY pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies 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.
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 (12/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
88.01
-1.61 (-1.8%)
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 Cap29.21B
Revenue(TTM)18.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.97B
Analysts68.57
Price Target113.71 (29.2%)
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 | 14.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.21 | ||
| P/S | 1.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.98 | ||
| P/B | 25.56 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.96 |
EPS(TTM)5.9
EY6.7%
EPS(NY)6.66
Fwd EY7.57%
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)12.51
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
WACC7.51%
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 Y3.24%
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 14.92 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 25.56.
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%.