KENVUE INC (KVUE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:KVUE - US49177J1025 - Common Stock
14.075 USD
-0.17 (-1.16%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to KVUE. KVUE was compared to 34 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. There are concerns on the financial health of KVUE while its profitability can be described as average. KVUE is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KVUE had positive earnings in the past year.
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 better Return On Assets (5.23%) than 61.76% of its industry peers.
KVUE has a Return On Equity of 13.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KVUE outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.93%, KVUE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.65% of the companies in the same industry.
KVUE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.78%. This is below the industry average of 12.77%.
| 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
KVUE's Profit Margin of 9.37% is amongst the best of the industry. KVUE outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
KVUE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 17.39%, KVUE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
KVUE's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
KVUE has a Gross Margin of 58.25%. 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 | 17.39% | ||
| 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
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
An Altman-Z score of 1.87 indicates that KVUE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.87, KVUE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.12% of the companies in the same industry.
KVUE has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.27. This is a neutral value as KVUE would need 5.27 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KVUE's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.27 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KVUE outperforms 67.65% 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 has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.73) than 67.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.87 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC7.57%
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 has a Current ratio of 0.98. This is amonst the worse of the industry: KVUE underperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.68 indicates that KVUE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KVUE (0.68) is worse than 73.53% 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%.
KVUE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -6.76% yearly.
Looking at the last year, KVUE shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.16% in the last 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)-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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.77% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.91% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-7.91%
EPS Next 2Y0.02%
EPS Next 3Y2.27%
EPS Next 5Y3.77%
Revenue Next Year-2.81%
Revenue Next 2Y0.1%
Revenue Next 3Y1.09%
Revenue Next 5Y1.91%
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
KVUE is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.15.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KVUE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.19), we can say KVUE is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.34, the valuation of KVUE can be described as correct.
73.53% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KVUE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KVUE to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.50), we can say KVUE is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
76.47% 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 | 16.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.5 |
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 2Y0.02%
EPS Next 3Y2.27%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KVUE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.80%, which is a nice return.
The stock price of KVUE dropped by -34.04% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.86, KVUE pays a better dividend. On top of this KVUE pays more dividend than 88.24% 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 2.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.8% |
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
KVUE pays out 110.79% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP110.79%
EPS Next 2Y0.02%
EPS Next 3Y2.27%
NYSE:KVUE (10/31/2025, 9:47:08 AM)
14.075
-0.17 (-1.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners101.83%
Inst Owner Change-0.93%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap27.01B
Revenue(TTM)15.14B
Net Income(TTM)1.42B
Analysts71.67
Price Target20.75 (47.42%)
Short Float %1.51%
Short Ratio0.94
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.8% |
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)-2.38%
PT rev (3m)-8.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.85%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.98%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.34 | ||
| P/S | 1.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.92 | ||
| P/B | 2.52 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.5 |
EPS(TTM)1.07
EY7.6%
EPS(NY)1.14
Fwd EY8.1%
FCF(TTM)0.85
FCFY6.05%
OCF(TTM)1.09
OCFY7.74%
SpS7.89
BVpS5.59
TBVpS-3.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number11.6
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%
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 Turnover0.56
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 | 1.87 |
F-Score7
WACC7.57%
ROIC/WACC1.18
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-7.91%
EPS Next 2Y0.02%
EPS Next 3Y2.27%
EPS Next 5Y3.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.16%
Revenue growth 3Y0.88%
Revenue growth 5Y1.53%
Sales Q2Q%-4.03%
Revenue Next Year-2.81%
Revenue Next 2Y0.1%
Revenue Next 3Y1.09%
Revenue Next 5Y1.91%
EBIT growth 1Y-9.8%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.26%
EBIT growth 5Y2.94%
EBIT Next Year9.11%
EBIT Next 3Y7.25%
EBIT Next 5Y6.38%
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%
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 110.79%.