KENVUE INC (KVUE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:KVUE • US49177J1025

Current stock price

17.51 USD
-0.26 (-1.46%)
At close:
17.5 USD
-0.01 (-0.06%)
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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.

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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.
  • KVUE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • KVUE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
KVUE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKVUE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

  • KVUE has a better Return On Assets (5.43%) than 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.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KVUE is in line with the industry average of 11.44%.
Industry RankSector 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%
KVUE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKVUE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of KVUE (9.72%) is better than 83.78% 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 18.28%, KVUE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KVUE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 58.62%, KVUE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KVUE has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
KVUE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKVUE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40

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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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for KVUE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • KVUE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
KVUE Yearly Shares OutstandingKVUE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B
KVUE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKVUE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

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 has a Altman-Z score (2.11) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • 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.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.95, KVUE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KVUE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72. This is a neutral value indicating KVUE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • KVUE has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.72. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KVUE outperforms 45.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.72
Debt/FCF 4.95
Altman-Z 2.11
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC7.81%
KVUE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKVUE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

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 has a Current ratio of 0.96. This is in the lower half of the industry: KVUE underperforms 78.38% of its industry peers.
  • KVUE has a Quick 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.
  • The Quick ratio of KVUE (0.68) is worse than 67.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.96
Quick Ratio 0.68
KVUE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKVUE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

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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.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -2.14% in the past year.
  • 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

  • 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 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

  • 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.
KVUE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKVUE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5B 10B 15B
KVUE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKVUE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. KVUE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.21 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 67.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KVUE to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.79), we can say KVUE is valued slightly cheaper.
  • KVUE is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.17.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KVUE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KVUE is cheaper than 67.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.80, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.21
Fwd PE 15.17
KVUE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKVUE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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.
  • KVUE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KVUE is cheaper than 64.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.49
EV/EBITDA 12.14
KVUE Per share dataKVUE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4 6

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.
  • The decent profitability rating of KVUE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.36
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.37%
EPS Next 3Y6.37%

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5. KVUE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • KVUE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.77%, which is a nice return.
  • 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 RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.77%

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
KVUE Yearly Dividends per shareKVUE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

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 2Y6.37%
EPS Next 3Y6.37%
KVUE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKVUE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B
KVUE Dividend Payout.KVUE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KVUE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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KVUE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KENVUE INC

NYSE:KVUE (3/18/2026, 8:19:43 PM)

Premarket: 17.5 -0.01 (-0.06%)

17.51

-0.26 (-1.46%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners95.69%
Inst Owner Change-1.01%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change0.12%
Market Cap33.56B
Revenue(TTM)15.12B
Net Income(TTM)1.47B
Analysts55
Price Target20.33 (16.11%)
Short Float %3.5%
Short Ratio1.45
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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
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 RankSector Rank
PE 16.21
Fwd PE 15.17
P/S 2.22
P/FCF 19.49
P/OCF 15.28
P/B 3.12
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.14
EPS(TTM)1.08
EY6.17%
EPS(NY)1.15
Fwd EY6.59%
FCF(TTM)0.9
FCFY5.13%
OCF(TTM)1.15
OCFY6.55%
SpS7.89
BVpS5.62
TBVpS-3.88
PEG (NY)2.36
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number11.68
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC7.81%
ROIC/WACC1.19
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 16.21 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.12.


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.