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
- KVUE had positive earnings in the past year.
- KVUE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years KVUE has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years KVUE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- KVUE's Return On Assets of 5.43% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KVUE outperforms 64.86% of its industry peers.
- KVUE has a better Return On Equity (13.66%) than 75.68% of its industry peers.
- KVUE has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.27%. This is in the better half of the industry: KVUE outperforms 72.97% of its industry peers.
- KVUE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.82%. This 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 9.72%, KVUE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KVUE has declined.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 18.28%, KVUE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KVUE has declined.
- KVUE has a Gross Margin of 58.62%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KVUE outperforms 45.95% of its industry peers.
- KVUE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KVUE is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KVUE has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- KVUE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KVUE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.10 indicates that KVUE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.10, KVUE is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.95 is fine compared to the rest 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 | 2.1 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC7.89%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.96 indicates that KVUE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of KVUE (0.96) is worse than 78.38% of its industry peers.
- 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
- The earnings per share for KVUE have decreased by -5.26% in the last year.
- 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%.
- KVUE shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.89% yearly.
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
- KVUE is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.75% yearly.
- 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 2Y3.07%
Revenue Next 3Y3.22%
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.
- 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. KVUE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- KVUE is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.98.
- 70.27% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KVUE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KVUE to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.18), we can say KVUE is valued slightly cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.81, which indicates a correct valuation of KVUE.
- 75.68% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KVUE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- KVUE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 37.96.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.81 |
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 64.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- KVUE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KVUE is cheaper than 70.27% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- KVUE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.02
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.1%
EPS Next 3Y7.02%
5. KVUE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- KVUE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.76%, which is a nice return.
- KVUE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.74. KVUE pays more dividend than 89.19% of the companies 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 | 4.76% |
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
17.26
-0.09 (-0.52%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06/bmo
Inst Owners95.47%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change0.11%
Market Cap33.08B
Revenue(TTM)15.12B
Net Income(TTM)1.47B
Analysts55
Price Target20.41 (18.25%)
Short Float %3.04%
Short Ratio1.4
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.76% |
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)0.39%
PT rev (3m)2.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.81 | ||
| P/S | 2.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.06 | ||
| P/B | 3.07 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.05 |
EPS(TTM)1.08
EY6.26%
EPS(NY)1.17
Fwd EY6.75%
FCF(TTM)0.9
FCFY5.21%
OCF(TTM)1.15
OCFY6.64%
SpS7.89
BVpS5.62
TBVpS-3.88
PEG (NY)2.02
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number11.68
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 | 2.1 |
F-Score7
WACC7.89%
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 2Y3.07%
Revenue Next 3Y3.22%
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 15.98 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.07.
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%.