KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP (KMY.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KMY - US4943681035 - Common Stock
90.58 EUR
-0.38 (-0.42%)
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 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. 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.
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
With a decent Return On Assets value of 11.66%, KMY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 147.82%, KMY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
KMY has a Return On Invested Capital of 23.27%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KMY outperforms 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 18.29%.
| 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 of 10.89%. This is in the better half of the industry: KMY outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KMY has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of KMY (15.96%) is better than 61.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KMY has remained more or less at the same level.
KMY has a worse Gross Margin (36.47%) than 61.54% 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
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.
The number of shares outstanding for KMY has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
KMY has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
KMY has an Altman-Z score of 3.65. This indicates that KMY is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of KMY (3.65) is better than 76.92% 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 46.15% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KMY (4.89) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.65 |
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.56, KMY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.23% 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%.
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.
Looking at the last year, KMY shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -10.04% in the last 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)-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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.13% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.62% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y2.43%
EPS Next 2Y3%
EPS Next 3Y3.14%
EPS Next 5Y4.13%
Revenue Next Year-16.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.94%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.37%
Revenue Next 5Y1.62%
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.
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 15.20, which indicates a correct valuation of KMY.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KMY is valued a bit cheaper than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.65. KMY is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.50, KMY is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KMY is valued cheaper than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.45, KMY is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
69.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KMY, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
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 | 20.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.14 |
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 decent profitability rating of KMY may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.26
PEG (5Y)12.75
EPS Next 2Y3%
EPS Next 3Y3.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.86%, KMY is a good candidate for dividend investing.
KMY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.38. KMY pays more dividend than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
KMY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.86% |
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%
EPS Next 3Y3.14%
FRA:KMY (11/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
90.58
-0.38 (-0.42%)
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 Cap30.05B
Revenue(TTM)18.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.97B
Analysts67.5
Price Target114.36 (26.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.86% |
Yearly Dividend4.23
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)-1.85%
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 | 15.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.5 | ||
| P/S | 1.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.23 | ||
| P/B | 26.05 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.14 |
EPS(TTM)5.96
EY6.58%
EPS(NY)6.71
Fwd EY7.41%
FCF(TTM)4.37
FCFY4.82%
OCF(TTM)6.85
OCFY7.56%
SpS47.21
BVpS3.48
TBVpS-1.51
PEG (NY)6.26
PEG (5Y)12.75
Graham Number21.6
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 | 3.65 |
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 5Y4.13%
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 5Y1.62%
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 15.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 26.05.
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%.