KENVUE INC (KVUE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:KVUE - US49177J1025 - Common Stock
16.15 USD
+0.09 (+0.56%)
16.25 USD
+0.1 (+0.62%)
Taking everything into account, KVUE scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KVUE was compared to 34 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KVUE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KVUE had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years KVUE 4 years were profitable.
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 64.71% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 13.48%, KVUE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
KVUE has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.96%) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KVUE is below the industry average of 12.51%.
| 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
KVUE has a better Profit Margin (9.55%) than 82.35% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KVUE has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 17.85%, KVUE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.18% of the companies in the same industry.
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 of 58.50%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KVUE outperforms 41.18% of its industry peers.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KVUE is still creating some value.
KVUE has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KVUE is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
KVUE has an Altman-Z score of 1.98. This is not the best score and indicates that KVUE is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.98, KVUE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KVUE is 5.47, which is a neutral value as it means it would take KVUE, 5.47 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KVUE (5.47) is better than 70.59% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77 indicates that KVUE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.77, KVUE is not doing good in the industry: 64.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.98 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC7.72%
2.3 Liquidity
KVUE has a Current 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.
KVUE's Current ratio of 0.98 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KVUE is outperformed by 85.29% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that KVUE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KVUE (0.69) is worse than 73.53% 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.93% in the past year.
KVUE shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.53% yearly.
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
KVUE is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.69% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.01% on average over the next years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.09 indicates a correct valuation of KVUE.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper than 73.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.07, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.05 indicates a correct valuation of KVUE.
KVUE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KVUE is cheaper than 67.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.08, KVUE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KVUE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KVUE is cheaper than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KVUE has a very decent profitability rating, which 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 4.95%, KVUE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
In the last 3 months the price of KVUE has falen by -25.27%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
KVUE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.53. KVUE pays more dividend than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, KVUE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.95% |
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 Change5.72%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap30.99B
Revenue(TTM)15.01B
Net Income(TTM)1.43B
Analysts70.83
Price Target20.75 (28.48%)
Short Float %1.36%
Short Ratio0.63
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.95% |
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)-7.27%
PT rev (3m)-14.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.05 | ||
| P/S | 2.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.51 | ||
| P/B | 2.91 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.54 |
EPS(TTM)1.07
EY6.63%
EPS(NY)1.15
Fwd EY7.12%
FCF(TTM)0.85
FCFY5.29%
OCF(TTM)1.11
OCFY6.89%
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 | 1.98 |
F-Score7
WACC7.72%
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%.