KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KMY - US4943681035 - Common Stock
101.72 EUR
-2.44 (-2.34%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to KMY. 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. 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.
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 14.49%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KMY outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 191.19%, KMY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
KMY's Return On Invested Capital of 29.49% is amongst the best of the industry. KMY outperforms 88.89% 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 18.07%.
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 12.87%, KMY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
KMY's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 18.94%, KMY is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KMY has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 36.45%, KMY is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
KMY's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
KMY has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
KMY has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, KMY has less shares outstanding
KMY has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.06 indicates that KMY is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
KMY has a Altman-Z score of 4.06. This is amongst the best in the industry. KMY outperforms 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KMY (3.46) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KMY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 5.12. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external 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 | 4.06 |
ROIC/WACC3.92
WACC7.53%
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.
A Quick Ratio of 0.56 indicates that KMY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KMY's Quick ratio of 0.56 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KMY outperforms 66.67% 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 -4.57%.
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.
The Revenue has decreased by -6.89% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.69% on average over the past years.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, KMY will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.13% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, KMY will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.62% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.39%
EPS Next 2Y3.17%
EPS Next 3Y2.76%
EPS Next 5Y4.13%
Revenue Next Year-16.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.36%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.78%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.18, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KMY.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KMY indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KMY is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.76, KMY is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.22 indicates a correct valuation of KMY.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KMY, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.63, KMY is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KMY indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KMY is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KMY is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.58 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of KMY may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.07
PEG (5Y)14.41
EPS Next 2Y3.17%
EPS Next 3Y2.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.24%, KMY is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.16, 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 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.24% |
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 2Y3.17%
EPS Next 3Y2.76%
FRA:KMY (10/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
101.72
-2.44 (-2.34%)
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 Cap33.75B
Revenue(TTM)18.88B
Net Income(TTM)2.43B
Analysts67.5
Price Target123.15 (21.07%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.24% |
Yearly Dividend4.19
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)-0.3%
PT rev (3m)-1.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-16.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-14.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.22 | ||
| P/S | 2.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.67 | ||
| P/B | 30.88 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.58 |
EPS(TTM)5.92
EY5.82%
EPS(NY)6.68
Fwd EY6.57%
FCF(TTM)5.45
FCFY5.36%
OCF(TTM)7.44
OCFY7.32%
SpS48.94
BVpS3.29
TBVpS-1.67
PEG (NY)5.07
PEG (5Y)14.41
Graham Number20.95
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%
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-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 | 4.06 |
F-Score7
WACC7.53%
ROIC/WACC3.92
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 Y3.39%
EPS Next 2Y3.17%
EPS Next 3Y2.76%
EPS Next 5Y4.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.89%
Revenue growth 3Y1.05%
Revenue growth 5Y1.69%
Sales Q2Q%-17.22%
Revenue Next Year-16.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.36%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.78%
Revenue Next 5Y1.62%
EBIT growth 1Y12.24%
EBIT growth 3Y9.89%
EBIT growth 5Y2.78%
EBIT Next Year10.83%
EBIT Next 3Y6.42%
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%
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 6 / 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 8 / 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 17.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 30.88.
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 67.61%.