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.
- KVUE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years KVUE has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years KVUE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- KVUE has a Return On Assets of 5.43%. This is in the better half 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'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.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KVUE has declined.
- KVUE has a better Operating Margin (18.28%) than 94.59% of its industry peers.
- KVUE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- KVUE has a Gross Margin (58.62%) which is in line with 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KVUE is creating some value.
- KVUE has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- KVUE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- KVUE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- KVUE has an Altman-Z score of 2.10. 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 2.10 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KVUE outperforms 54.05% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KVUE is 4.95, which is a neutral value as it means it would take KVUE, 4.95 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KVUE (4.95) is better than 67.57% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72 indicates that KVUE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.72, KVUE is in line with its industry, 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
- 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.
- KVUE's Current ratio of 0.96 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KVUE is outperformed by 78.38% 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 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.
- KVUE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.92% yearly.
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.07, the valuation of KVUE can be described as correct.
- 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 27.33, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.89, KVUE is valued correctly.
- 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 38.16.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 64.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KVUE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 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 | 19.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.06 |
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)2.03
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.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.74, 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 | 4.76% |
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 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
NYSE:KVUE (4/15/2026, 3:20:03 PM)
17.36
-0.02 (-0.12%)
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 Cap33.27B
Revenue(TTM)15.12B
Net Income(TTM)1.47B
Analysts55
Price Target20.41 (17.57%)
Short Float %3.22%
Short Ratio1.77
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 | 16.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.89 | ||
| P/S | 2.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.15 | ||
| P/B | 3.09 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.06 |
EPS(TTM)1.08
EY6.22%
EPS(NY)1.17
Fwd EY6.71%
FCF(TTM)0.9
FCFY5.18%
OCF(TTM)1.15
OCFY6.6%
SpS7.89
BVpS5.62
TBVpS-3.88
PEG (NY)2.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number11.6823 (-32.71%)
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 16.07 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.09.
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%.