KENVUE INC (KVUE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:KVUE • US49177J1025
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This KVUE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KVUE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KVUE was profitable.
- In the past year KVUE had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years KVUE has always been profitable.
- KVUE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.43%, KVUE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- KVUE has a better Return On Equity (13.66%) than 75.68% of its industry peers.
- KVUE's Return On Invested Capital of 9.27% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KVUE outperforms 72.97% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KVUE is in line with the industry average of 10.52%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.43% | ||
| ROE | 13.66% | ||
| ROIC | 9.27% |
ROA(3y)5.14%
ROA(5y)6.07%
ROE(3y)13.05%
ROE(5y)11.91%
ROIC(3y)9.82%
ROIC(5y)9.48%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.72%, KVUE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- KVUE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of KVUE (18.28%) is better than 94.59% of its industry peers.
- KVUE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- KVUE's Gross Margin of 58.62% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KVUE outperforms 45.95% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KVUE has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.72% | ||
| GM | 58.62% |
OM growth 3Y-0.43%
OM growth 5Y-2.44%
PM growth 3Y-11.37%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.66%
GM growth 5Y1.47%
2. KVUE Health Analysis
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.
- KVUE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for KVUE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.11 indicates that KVUE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- KVUE's Altman-Z score of 2.11 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KVUE outperforms 54.05% of its industry peers.
- KVUE has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.95. This is a neutral value as KVUE would need 4.95 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- KVUE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.95. This is in the better half of the industry: KVUE outperforms 67.57% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72 indicates that KVUE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.72, KVUE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.11 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC7.93%
2.3 Liquidity
- KVUE has a Current Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that KVUE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.96, KVUE is not doing good in the industry: 78.38% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.68 indicates that KVUE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- KVUE's Quick ratio of 0.68 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KVUE is outperformed by 70.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 |
3. KVUE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- KVUE shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.26%.
- Measured over the past years, KVUE shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -11.44% on average per year.
- KVUE shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.14%.
- Measured over the past years, KVUE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.89% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.26%
EPS 3Y-11.44%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%3.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.14%
Revenue growth 3Y0.39%
Revenue growth 5Y0.89%
Sales Q2Q%3.22%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.75% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.92% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.93%
EPS Next 2Y7.1%
EPS Next 3Y7.02%
EPS Next 5Y4.75%
Revenue Next Year3.5%
Revenue Next 2Y3.06%
Revenue Next 3Y3.21%
Revenue Next 5Y2.92%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. KVUE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.24, which indicates a correct 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 70.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- KVUE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.05 indicates a correct valuation of KVUE.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- KVUE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper than 64.86% of the companies 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 67.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of KVUE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.1%
EPS Next 3Y7.02%
5. KVUE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.75%, KVUE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.71, KVUE pays a better dividend. On top of this KVUE pays more dividend than 89.19% 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 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.75% |
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 Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 107.55% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KVUE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP107.55%
EPS Next 2Y7.1%
EPS Next 3Y7.02%
KVUE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
17.54
+0.01 (+0.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07/bmo
Inst Owners95.47%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change0.11%
Market Cap33.68B
Revenue(TTM)15.12B
Net Income(TTM)1.47B
Analysts55
Price Target20.33 (15.91%)
Short Float %3.14%
Short Ratio2.46
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.75% |
Yearly Dividend0.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP107.55%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date02-11 2026-02-11 (0.2075)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.6%
Min EPS beat(2)3.52%
Max EPS beat(2)19.68%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)6.72%
Min EPS beat(4)0.62%
Max EPS beat(4)19.68%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)5.92%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)5.7%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.69%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.58%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.69%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.69%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.91%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.05 | ||
| P/S | 2.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.33 | ||
| P/B | 3.13 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.17 |
EPS(TTM)1.08
EY6.16%
EPS(NY)1.17
Fwd EY6.65%
FCF(TTM)0.9
FCFY5.11%
OCF(TTM)1.14
OCFY6.52%
SpS7.88
BVpS5.61
TBVpS-3.87
PEG (NY)2.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number11.6726 (-33.45%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.43% | ||
| ROE | 13.66% | ||
| ROCE | 13.09% | ||
| ROIC | 9.27% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 78.81% | ||
| OM | 18.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.72% | ||
| GM | 58.62% | ||
| FCFM | 11.39% |
ROA(3y)5.14%
ROA(5y)6.07%
ROE(3y)13.05%
ROE(5y)11.91%
ROIC(3y)9.82%
ROIC(5y)9.48%
ROICexc(3y)10.38%
ROICexc(5y)9.97%
ROICexgc(3y)85.59%
ROICexgc(5y)81.19%
ROCE(3y)13.88%
ROCE(5y)13.23%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.68%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y2.13%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.29%
OM growth 3Y-0.43%
OM growth 5Y-2.44%
PM growth 3Y-11.37%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.66%
GM growth 5Y1.47%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.34 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 85.28% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.14% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.28 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 66.13% | ||
| Profit Quality | 117.14% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.11 |
F-Score7
WACC7.93%
ROIC/WACC1.17
Cap/Depr(3y)76.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)65.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)3%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.69%
Profit Quality(3y)136.32%
Profit Quality(5y)102.78%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.26%
EPS 3Y-11.44%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%3.85%
EPS Next Y7.93%
EPS Next 2Y7.1%
EPS Next 3Y7.02%
EPS Next 5Y4.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.14%
Revenue growth 3Y0.39%
Revenue growth 5Y0.89%
Sales Q2Q%3.22%
Revenue Next Year3.5%
Revenue Next 2Y3.06%
Revenue Next 3Y3.21%
Revenue Next 5Y2.92%
EBIT growth 1Y5.74%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.05%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.57%
EBIT Next Year22.01%
EBIT Next 3Y10.53%
EBIT Next 5Y7.06%
FCF growth 1Y28.99%
FCF growth 3Y-7.13%
FCF growth 5Y-11.48%
OCF growth 1Y24.19%
OCF growth 3Y-4.53%
OCF growth 5Y-8.35%
KENVUE INC / KVUE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for KVUE stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KVUE.
What is the valuation status for KVUE stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to KENVUE INC (KVUE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is KENVUE INC (KVUE) stock?
KENVUE INC (KVUE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for KVUE stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KENVUE INC (KVUE) is 16.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.13.
Is the dividend of KENVUE INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of KENVUE INC (KVUE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 107.55%.