KENVUE INC (KVUE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:KVUE - US49177J1025 - Common Stock
18.34 USD
+0.24 (+1.33%)
18.6 USD
+0.26 (+1.42%)
Overall KVUE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated KVUE against 36 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 on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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 5.23%. This is in the better half of the industry: KVUE outperforms 63.89% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 13.22%, KVUE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.56% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of KVUE (8.93%) is better than 69.44% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KVUE is below the industry average of 12.97%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.23% | ||
| ROE | 13.22% | ||
| ROIC | 8.93% |
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 9.37%, KVUE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.11% of the companies in the same industry.
KVUE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KVUE has a Operating Margin of 17.39%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KVUE outperforms 88.89% 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 of 58.25%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KVUE outperforms 47.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KVUE has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.37% | ||
| GM | 58.25% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KVUE 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
KVUE has an Altman-Z score of 2.14. 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.
KVUE's Altman-Z score of 2.14 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KVUE outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KVUE is 5.27, which is a neutral value as it means it would take KVUE, 5.27 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KVUE's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.27 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KVUE outperforms 69.44% of its industry peers.
KVUE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating KVUE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
KVUE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.73 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KVUE is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.14 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC7.83%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that KVUE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KVUE has a worse Current ratio (0.98) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.68 indicates that KVUE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KVUE has a Quick ratio of 0.68. This is in the lower half of the industry: KVUE underperforms 69.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KVUE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -12.30%.
Measured over the past years, KVUE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -6.76% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.16% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.53% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.3%
EPS 3Y-20.85%
EPS 5Y-6.76%
EPS Q2Q%-9.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.16%
Revenue growth 3Y0.88%
Revenue growth 5Y1.53%
Sales Q2Q%-4.03%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, KVUE will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.95% on average per year.
KVUE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y-6.74%
EPS Next 2Y0.83%
EPS Next 3Y2.62%
EPS Next 5Y3.95%
Revenue Next Year-2.74%
Revenue Next 2Y0.15%
Revenue Next 3Y1.14%
Revenue Next 5Y1.93%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.14 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KVUE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KVUE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KVUE is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.38, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.82, the valuation of KVUE can be described as correct.
75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KVUE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.86, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KVUE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KVUE is cheaper than 63.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KVUE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KVUE is cheaper than 72.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.79 |
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 2Y0.83%
EPS Next 3Y2.62%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.40%, KVUE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.51, KVUE pays a better dividend. On top of this KVUE pays more dividend than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KVUE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.4% |
5.2 History
KVUE has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
110.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KVUE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP110.79%
EPS Next 2Y0.83%
EPS Next 3Y2.62%
18.34
+0.24 (+1.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners101.39%
Inst Owner Change-7.62%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap35.20B
Analysts70
Price Target22.92 (24.97%)
Short Float %2.29%
Short Ratio2.07
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.4% |
Yearly Dividend0.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP110.79%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.84%
Min EPS beat(2)0.62%
Max EPS beat(2)3.05%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.2%
Max EPS beat(4)3.05%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.71%
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)-1.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.9%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.66%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.9%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.15%
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)-5.26%
PT rev (3m)-8.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.82 | ||
| P/S | 2.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.83 | ||
| P/B | 3.28 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.79 |
EPS(TTM)1.07
EY5.83%
EPS(NY)1.16
Fwd EY6.32%
FCF(TTM)0.85
FCFY4.64%
OCF(TTM)1.09
OCFY5.94%
SpS7.89
BVpS5.59
TBVpS-3.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.23% | ||
| ROE | 13.22% | ||
| ROCE | 12.45% | ||
| ROIC | 8.93% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.38% | ||
| ROICexgc | 75.77% | ||
| OM | 17.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.37% | ||
| GM | 58.25% | ||
| FCFM | 10.79% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y3.71%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.27 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.42 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 75.08% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.02% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 64.48% | ||
| Profit Quality | 115.16% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.14 |
F-Score7
WACC7.83%
ROIC/WACC1.14
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)-12.3%
EPS 3Y-20.85%
EPS 5Y-6.76%
EPS Q2Q%-9.38%
EPS Next Y-6.74%
EPS Next 2Y0.83%
EPS Next 3Y2.62%
EPS Next 5Y3.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.16%
Revenue growth 3Y0.88%
Revenue growth 5Y1.53%
Sales Q2Q%-4.03%
Revenue Next Year-2.74%
Revenue Next 2Y0.15%
Revenue Next 3Y1.14%
Revenue Next 5Y1.93%
EBIT growth 1Y-9.8%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.26%
EBIT growth 5Y2.94%
EBIT Next Year16.58%
EBIT Next 3Y9.49%
EBIT Next 5Y6.46%
FCF growth 1Y-35.45%
FCF growth 3Y224.69%
FCF growth 5Y-13.2%
OCF growth 1Y-28.49%
OCF growth 3Y74.31%
OCF growth 5Y-10.01%