KENVUE INC (KVUE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KVUE - US49177J1025 - Common Stock
16.76 USD
+0.12 (+0.72%)
16.76 USD
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Overall KVUE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated KVUE against 35 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. KVUE has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. KVUE is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KVUE was profitable.
KVUE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
KVUE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years KVUE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
KVUE has a Return On Assets of 5.26%. This is in the better half of the industry: KVUE outperforms 65.71% of its industry peers.
KVUE's Return On Equity of 13.48% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KVUE outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
KVUE's Return On Invested Capital of 8.96% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KVUE outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KVUE is below the industry average of 12.46%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.26% | ||
| ROE | 13.48% | ||
| ROIC | 8.96% |
ROA(3y)5.88%
ROA(5y)4.38%
ROE(3y)11.97%
ROE(5y)8.22%
ROIC(3y)9.78%
ROIC(5y)9.81%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.55%, KVUE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
KVUE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KVUE has a better Operating Margin (17.85%) than 91.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KVUE has remained more or less at the same level.
KVUE has a Gross Margin (58.50%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KVUE has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.55% | ||
| GM | 58.5% |
OM growth 3Y-2.12%
OM growth 5Y1.39%
PM growth 3Y-20.95%
PM growth 5Y-7.83%
GM growth 3Y1.24%
GM growth 5Y1.68%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
KVUE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for KVUE remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KVUE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.02 indicates that KVUE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KVUE has a Altman-Z score (2.02) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KVUE has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.47. This is a neutral value as KVUE would need 5.47 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KVUE (5.47) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77 indicates that KVUE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.77, KVUE is doing worse than 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.02 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC7.7%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that KVUE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.98, KVUE is not doing good in the industry: 82.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
KVUE has a Quick Ratio of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that KVUE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KVUE (0.69) is worse than 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KVUE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.08%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -6.76% on average over the past years.
KVUE shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.93%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.53% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.08%
EPS 3Y-20.85%
EPS 5Y-6.76%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.93%
Revenue growth 3Y0.88%
Revenue growth 5Y1.53%
Sales Q2Q%-3.46%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.69% on average over the next years.
KVUE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.01% yearly.
EPS Next Y-7.2%
EPS Next 2Y0.41%
EPS Next 3Y2.63%
EPS Next 5Y3.69%
Revenue Next Year-2.66%
Revenue Next 2Y0.2%
Revenue Next 3Y1.19%
Revenue Next 5Y2.01%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.66, which indicates a correct valuation of KVUE.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.65. KVUE is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.58, the valuation of KVUE can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.45. KVUE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
65.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KVUE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
65.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KVUE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.96 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of KVUE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y0.41%
EPS Next 3Y2.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.14%, KVUE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
KVUE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 7.49. KVUE pays more dividend than 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
KVUE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.14% |
5.2 History
KVUE has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
KVUE pays out 109.98% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP109.98%
EPS Next 2Y0.41%
EPS Next 3Y2.63%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners101.83%
Inst Owner Change5.71%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap32.16B
Revenue(TTM)15.01B
Net Income(TTM)1.43B
Analysts70.83
Price Target19.94 (18.97%)
Short Float %1.36%
Short Ratio0.63
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.14% |
Yearly Dividend0.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP109.98%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.07%
Min EPS beat(2)0.62%
Max EPS beat(2)3.52%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.2%
Max EPS beat(4)3.52%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.52%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.32%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.66%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.9%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.41%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-10.89%
PT rev (3m)-14.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.69%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.77%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.58 | ||
| P/S | 2.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.06 | ||
| P/B | 3.02 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.96 |
EPS(TTM)1.07
EY6.38%
EPS(NY)1.15
Fwd EY6.86%
FCF(TTM)0.85
FCFY5.1%
OCF(TTM)1.11
OCFY6.64%
SpS7.82
BVpS5.54
TBVpS-3.92
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number11.55
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.26% | ||
| ROE | 13.48% | ||
| ROCE | 12.7% | ||
| ROIC | 8.96% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.44% | ||
| ROICexgc | 67.42% | ||
| OM | 17.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.55% | ||
| GM | 58.5% | ||
| FCFM | 10.92% |
ROA(3y)5.88%
ROA(5y)4.38%
ROE(3y)11.97%
ROE(5y)8.22%
ROIC(3y)9.78%
ROIC(5y)9.81%
ROICexc(3y)10.35%
ROICexc(5y)10.27%
ROICexgc(3y)82.34%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)13.46%
ROCE(5y)13.38%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.71%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y4.38%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-2.12%
OM growth 5Y1.39%
PM growth 3Y-20.95%
PM growth 5Y-7.83%
GM growth 3Y1.24%
GM growth 5Y1.68%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.47 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.53 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 87.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.31% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.76% | ||
| Profit Quality | 114.38% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.02 |
F-Score7
WACC7.7%
ROIC/WACC1.16
Cap/Depr(3y)67.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)54.77%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.38%
Profit Quality(3y)131.61%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.08%
EPS 3Y-20.85%
EPS 5Y-6.76%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-7.2%
EPS Next 2Y0.41%
EPS Next 3Y2.63%
EPS Next 5Y3.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.93%
Revenue growth 3Y0.88%
Revenue growth 5Y1.53%
Sales Q2Q%-3.46%
Revenue Next Year-2.66%
Revenue Next 2Y0.2%
Revenue Next 3Y1.19%
Revenue Next 5Y2.01%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.86%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.26%
EBIT growth 5Y2.94%
EBIT Next Year9.11%
EBIT Next 3Y7.25%
EBIT Next 5Y6.24%
FCF growth 1Y-33.29%
FCF growth 3Y224.69%
FCF growth 5Y-13.2%
OCF growth 1Y-25.37%
OCF growth 3Y74.31%
OCF growth 5Y-10.01%
KENVUE INC / KVUE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for KVUE stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KVUE.
Can you provide the valuation status for KENVUE INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to KENVUE INC (KVUE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of KVUE stock?
KENVUE INC (KVUE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is KENVUE INC?
The financial health rating of KENVUE INC (KVUE) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KVUE stock?
The dividend rating of KENVUE INC (KVUE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 109.98%.