KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KMY - US4943681035 - Common Stock
106.96 EUR
+1.24 (+1.17%)
Taking everything into account, KMY scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KMY was compared to 9 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.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KMY was profitable.
KMY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
KMY had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
KMY had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 14.49%, KMY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 191.19%, KMY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
KMY has a Return On Invested Capital of 29.49%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KMY outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KMY is significantly above the industry average of 16.40%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (29.49%) for KMY is above the 3 year average (24.55%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.49% | ||
| ROE | 191.19% | ||
| ROIC | 29.49% |
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 (12.87%) is better than 77.78% 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 18.94%, KMY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
KMY's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
KMY's Gross Margin of 36.45% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KMY is outperformed by 66.67% 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 | 18.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.87% | ||
| GM | 36.45% |
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
An Altman-Z score of 4.13 indicates that KMY is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
KMY has a better Altman-Z score (4.13) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
KMY has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.46. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as KMY would need 3.46 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KMY has a Debt to FCF ratio (3.46) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.12 is on the high side and indicates that KMY has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 5.12, KMY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.13 |
ROIC/WACC3.87
WACC7.62%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.77 indicates that KMY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KMY's Current ratio of 0.77 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KMY outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.56 indicates that KMY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.56, KMY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% 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 -4.57% 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -6.89% in the past 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)-4.57%
EPS 3Y5.65%
EPS 5Y1.19%
EPS Q2Q%-16.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.89%
Revenue growth 3Y1.05%
Revenue growth 5Y1.69%
Sales Q2Q%-17.22%
3.2 Future
KMY is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.13% yearly.
KMY is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.62% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.05%
EPS Next 2Y2.81%
EPS Next 3Y2.98%
EPS Next 5Y4.13%
Revenue Next Year-16.52%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.02%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.6%
Revenue Next 5Y1.62%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
KMY is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.38.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as KMY.
KMY's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
KMY is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.41.
KMY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
KMY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.70.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KMY's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
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 | 19.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.99 |
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 excellent profitability rating of KMY may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.53
PEG (5Y)15.42
EPS Next 2Y2.81%
EPS Next 3Y2.98%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KMY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.89%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
KMY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.08. KMY pays more dividend than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, KMY pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.89% |
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
KMY pays out 67.61% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP67.61%
EPS Next 2Y2.81%
EPS Next 3Y2.98%
FRA:KMY (9/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
106.96
+1.24 (+1.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners81.62%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap35.49B
Analysts67.2
Price Target123.52 (15.48%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.89% |
Yearly Dividend4.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.47%
DP67.61%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.18%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.62%
Max EPS beat(2)1.27%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.62%
Max EPS beat(4)6.27%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)5.37%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)6.27%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)5.37%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.85%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.04%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.45%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.61%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.8%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.12%
PT rev (1m)-2.13%
PT rev (3m)-4.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.87%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-13.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-14.55%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-14.43%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.41 | ||
| P/S | 2.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.63 | ||
| P/B | 33.05 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.99 |
EPS(TTM)5.82
EY5.44%
EPS(NY)6.52
Fwd EY6.09%
FCF(TTM)5.35
FCFY5%
OCF(TTM)7.31
OCFY6.84%
SpS48.08
BVpS3.24
TBVpS-1.64
PEG (NY)4.53
PEG (5Y)15.42
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.49% | ||
| ROE | 191.19% | ||
| ROCE | 37.26% | ||
| ROIC | 29.49% | ||
| ROICexc | 31.57% | ||
| ROICexgc | 40.16% | ||
| OM | 18.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.87% | ||
| GM | 36.45% | ||
| FCFM | 11.13% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y18.76%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.46 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.47 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 90.8% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.08% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 64.9% | ||
| Profit Quality | 86.5% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.13 |
F-Score7
WACC7.62%
ROIC/WACC3.87
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)-4.57%
EPS 3Y5.65%
EPS 5Y1.19%
EPS Q2Q%-16.84%
EPS Next Y4.05%
EPS Next 2Y2.81%
EPS Next 3Y2.98%
EPS Next 5Y4.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.89%
Revenue growth 3Y1.05%
Revenue growth 5Y1.69%
Sales Q2Q%-17.22%
Revenue Next Year-16.52%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.02%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.6%
Revenue Next 5Y1.62%
EBIT growth 1Y12.24%
EBIT growth 3Y9.89%
EBIT growth 5Y2.78%
EBIT Next Year14.14%
EBIT Next 3Y8.05%
EBIT Next 5Y7.48%
FCF growth 1Y-12.2%
FCF growth 3Y13.41%
FCF growth 5Y10.48%
OCF growth 1Y-9.94%
OCF growth 3Y5.81%
OCF growth 5Y3.4%