KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KMY - US4943681035 - Common Stock
90.33 EUR
-1.48 (-1.61%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to KMY. KMY was compared to 13 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally KMY also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes KMY very considerable 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.
Each year in the past 5 years KMY has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KMY had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
KMY has a Return On Assets of 11.66%. This is in the better half of the industry: KMY outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
KMY has a Return On Equity of 147.82%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KMY outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 23.27%, KMY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KMY is significantly above the industry average of 18.07%.
| 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
KMY has a Profit Margin (10.89%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KMY's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.96%, KMY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
KMY's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
KMY has a worse Gross Margin (36.47%) than 69.23% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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.
KMY has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.66 indicates that KMY is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.66, KMY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
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 61.54% 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 (4.89) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.66 |
ROIC/WACC3.11
WACC7.48%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.77 indicates that KMY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of KMY (0.77) is better than 69.23% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.56 indicates that KMY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KMY (0.56) is better than 69.23% of its industry peers.
| 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.
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
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, KMY will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.81% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.43%
EPS Next 2Y3%
EPS Next 3Y3.14%
EPS Next 5Y3.71%
Revenue Next Year-16.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.94%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.37%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.31, the valuation of KMY can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KMY is valued cheaper than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KMY to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.41), we can say KMY is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.61 indicates a correct valuation of KMY.
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 35.40. KMY is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KMY is valued a bit cheaper than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KMY is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.26 |
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)6.31
PEG (5Y)12.84
EPS Next 2Y3%
EPS Next 3Y3.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KMY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.65%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.45, KMY pays a better dividend. On top of this KMY pays more dividend than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, KMY pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.65% |
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%
EPS Next 3Y3.14%
FRA:KMY (12/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
90.33
-1.48 (-1.61%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners82%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap29.98B
Revenue(TTM)18.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.97B
Analysts67.5
Price Target114.36 (26.6%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.65% |
Yearly Dividend4.21
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)-7.14%
PT rev (3m)-8.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.98%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.61 | ||
| P/S | 1.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.34 | ||
| P/B | 26.25 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.26 |
EPS(TTM)5.9
EY6.53%
EPS(NY)6.64
Fwd EY7.35%
FCF(TTM)4.32
FCFY4.78%
OCF(TTM)6.77
OCFY7.5%
SpS46.7
BVpS3.44
TBVpS-1.5
PEG (NY)6.31
PEG (5Y)12.84
Graham Number21.37
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 | 3.66 |
F-Score6
WACC7.48%
ROIC/WACC3.11
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 Y2.43%
EPS Next 2Y3%
EPS Next 3Y3.14%
EPS Next 5Y3.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.04%
Revenue growth 3Y1.05%
Revenue growth 5Y1.69%
Sales Q2Q%-16.2%
Revenue Next Year-16.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.94%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.37%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.81%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.84%
EBIT growth 3Y9.89%
EBIT growth 5Y2.78%
EBIT Next Year10.83%
EBIT Next 3Y6.42%
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 15.31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 26.25.
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%.