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.
- 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
- 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 Return On Equity of 13.66%. This is in the better half of the industry: KVUE outperforms 78.38% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.27%, KVUE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 11.44%.
| 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
- KVUE's Profit Margin of 9.72% is amongst the best of the industry. KVUE outperforms 83.78% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KVUE has declined.
- KVUE has a better Operating Margin (18.28%) than 91.89% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KVUE has declined.
- KVUE has a Gross Margin (58.62%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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
- 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for KVUE has been increased compared to 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 2.13 indicates that KVUE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- KVUE has a Altman-Z score of 2.13. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KVUE outperforms 56.76% 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.
- KVUE has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.72) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.13 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC7.84%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.96 indicates that KVUE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- KVUE has a worse Current ratio (0.96) 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.
- The Quick ratio of KVUE (0.68) is worse than 67.57% 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.
- The earnings per share for KVUE have been decreasing by -11.44% on average. This is quite bad
- 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 Y6.87%
EPS Next 2Y6.37%
EPS Next 3Y6.37%
EPS Next 5Y4.75%
Revenue Next Year3.45%
Revenue Next 2Y2.98%
Revenue Next 3Y3.13%
Revenue Next 5Y2.92%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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 16.45.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KVUE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.11), we can say KVUE is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.40 indicates a correct valuation of KVUE.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.27% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.12, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- KVUE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KVUE is cheaper than 67.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates KVUE does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- KVUE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.37%
EPS Next 3Y6.37%
5. KVUE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.77%, KVUE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- KVUE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.69. 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 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.77% |
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 107.55% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP107.55%
EPS Next 2Y6.37%
EPS Next 3Y6.37%
KVUE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
17.77
+0.06 (+0.34%)
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 Owners95.69%
Inst Owner Change-1.01%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change0.12%
Market Cap34.06B
Revenue(TTM)15.12B
Net Income(TTM)1.47B
Analysts55
Price Target20.33 (14.41%)
Short Float %3.5%
Short Ratio1.45
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.77% |
Yearly Dividend0.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP107.55%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)4.01%
PT rev (3m)1.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.71%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.4 | ||
| P/S | 2.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.5 | ||
| P/B | 3.16 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.29 |
EPS(TTM)1.08
EY6.08%
EPS(NY)1.15
Fwd EY6.5%
FCF(TTM)0.9
FCFY5.06%
OCF(TTM)1.15
OCFY6.45%
SpS7.89
BVpS5.62
TBVpS-3.88
PEG (NY)2.4
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 | 2.13 |
F-Score7
WACC7.84%
ROIC/WACC1.18
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 Y6.87%
EPS Next 2Y6.37%
EPS Next 3Y6.37%
EPS Next 5Y4.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.14%
Revenue growth 3Y0.39%
Revenue growth 5Y0.89%
Sales Q2Q%3.22%
Revenue Next Year3.45%
Revenue Next 2Y2.98%
Revenue Next 3Y3.13%
Revenue Next 5Y2.92%
EBIT growth 1Y5.74%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.05%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.57%
EBIT Next Year20.91%
EBIT Next 3Y10.01%
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.
What is the profitability of KVUE stock?
KENVUE INC (KVUE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of KENVUE INC (KVUE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KENVUE INC (KVUE) is 16.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.16.
What is the earnings growth outlook for KENVUE INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KENVUE INC (KVUE) is expected to grow by 6.87% in the next year.