KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KMY - US4943681035 - Common Stock
93.79 EUR
-0.77 (-0.81%)
Taking everything into account, KMY scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KMY was compared to 13 industry peers in the Household Products industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of KMY get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. KMY has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. KMY also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make KMY a good candidate for dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KMY had positive earnings in the past year.
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 11.66%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KMY outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
KMY's Return On Equity of 147.82% is amongst the best of the industry. KMY outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
KMY has a better Return On Invested Capital (23.27%) than 84.62% 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%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.89%, KMY is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KMY has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of KMY (15.96%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KMY's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 36.47%, KMY is not doing good in the industry: 76.92% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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
KMY has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for KMY has been reduced compared to 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 3.70. This indicates that KMY is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.70, KMY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.23% 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.
KMY has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.39. This is in the lower half of the industry: KMY underperforms 69.23% 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.7 |
ROIC/WACC3.11
WACC7.48%
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 61.54% 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.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.56, KMY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% 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.
KMY shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.19% yearly.
Looking at the last year, KMY shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -10.04% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, KMY shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.69% on average per year.
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
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
KMY is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.76.
69.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KMY, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.31. KMY is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.01, which indicates a correct valuation of KMY.
84.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KMY, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.56. KMY is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KMY is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
61.54% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KMY, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.49 |
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)6.49
PEG (5Y)13.22
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 100.00% 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
KMY pays out 83.80% 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.
DP83.8%
EPS Next 2Y3%
EPS Next 3Y3.14%
FRA:KMY (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
93.79
-0.77 (-0.81%)
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 Cap31.13B
Revenue(TTM)18.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.97B
Analysts67.5
Price Target114.36 (21.93%)
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 | 15.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.01 | ||
| P/S | 1.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.73 | ||
| P/B | 27.03 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.49 |
EPS(TTM)5.95
EY6.34%
EPS(NY)6.7
Fwd EY7.14%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY4.64%
OCF(TTM)6.83
OCFY7.28%
SpS47.11
BVpS3.47
TBVpS-1.51
PEG (NY)6.49
PEG (5Y)13.22
Graham Number21.55
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 | 3.7 |
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 4 / 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 6 / 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 15.76 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 27.03.
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%.