KENVUE INC (KVUE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KVUE - US49177J1025 - Common Stock
16.815 USD
-0.11 (-0.68%)
Overall KVUE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated KVUE against 36 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KVUE was profitable.
In the past year KVUE had a positive cash flow from operations.
KVUE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
KVUE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of KVUE (5.26%) is better than 63.89% of its industry peers.
KVUE has a Return On Equity of 13.48%. This is in the better half of the industry: KVUE outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
KVUE has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.96%. This is in the better half of the industry: KVUE outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KVUE is below the industry average of 11.83%.
| 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 Profit Margin of 9.55%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KVUE outperforms 86.11% 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 88.89% 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 (58.50%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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
KVUE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
KVUE has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 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 2.03. 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 2.03 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KVUE outperforms 52.78% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.47, KVUE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77 indicates that KVUE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
KVUE has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.77) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.03 |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC7.77%
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.
The Current ratio of KVUE (0.98) is worse than 80.56% of its industry peers.
KVUE has a Quick 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.69, KVUE is not doing good in the industry: 69.44% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for KVUE have decreased strongly by -10.08% in the last year.
KVUE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -6.76% yearly.
KVUE shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.93%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.53% on average over the past years.
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 3.28% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.78% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-7.69%
EPS Next 2Y-0.53%
EPS Next 3Y1.82%
EPS Next 5Y3.28%
Revenue Next Year-3.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.33%
Revenue Next 3Y0.75%
Revenue Next 5Y1.78%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.71 indicates a correct valuation of KVUE.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KVUE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.49, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.91, KVUE is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
KVUE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.69.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
66.67% 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 | 19.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.04 |
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 2Y-0.53%
EPS Next 3Y1.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.89%, KVUE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
KVUE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 7.10. KVUE pays more dividend than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
KVUE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.89% |
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 2Y-0.53%
EPS Next 3Y1.82%
NYSE:KVUE (12/8/2025, 10:23:08 AM)
16.815
-0.11 (-0.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners98.92%
Inst Owner Change5.73%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap32.21B
Revenue(TTM)15.01B
Net Income(TTM)1.43B
Analysts68.57
Price Target19.94 (18.58%)
Short Float %1.41%
Short Ratio0.62
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.89% |
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)-3.9%
PT rev (3m)-13.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.84%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.91 | ||
| P/S | 2.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.08 | ||
| P/B | 3.03 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.04 |
EPS(TTM)1.07
EY6.36%
EPS(NY)1.13
Fwd EY6.71%
FCF(TTM)0.86
FCFY5.09%
OCF(TTM)1.11
OCFY6.63%
SpS7.83
BVpS5.55
TBVpS-3.93
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number11.56
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 | 2.03 |
F-Score7
WACC7.77%
ROIC/WACC1.15
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-7.69%
EPS Next 2Y-0.53%
EPS Next 3Y1.82%
EPS Next 5Y3.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.93%
Revenue growth 3Y0.88%
Revenue growth 5Y1.53%
Sales Q2Q%-3.46%
Revenue Next Year-3.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.33%
Revenue Next 3Y0.75%
Revenue Next 5Y1.78%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.86%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.26%
EBIT growth 5Y2.94%
EBIT Next Year7.34%
EBIT Next 3Y6.45%
EBIT Next 5Y6.39%
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%.