KENVUE INC (KVUE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:KVUE - US49177J1025 - Common Stock
16.895 USD
+0.22 (+1.35%)
Overall KVUE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated KVUE against 34 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. While KVUE is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. 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.
KVUE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
KVUE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years KVUE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
KVUE's Return On Assets of 5.26% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KVUE outperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 13.48%, KVUE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
KVUE has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.96%) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KVUE is below the industry average of 12.99%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.55%, KVUE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
KVUE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of KVUE (17.85%) is better than 88.24% of its industry peers.
KVUE's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 58.50%, KVUE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.18% of the companies in the same 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KVUE is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for KVUE remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KVUE is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.02 indicates that KVUE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KVUE's Altman-Z score of 2.02 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KVUE outperforms 44.12% 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.47, KVUE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.65% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77 indicates that KVUE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KVUE (0.77) is worse than 67.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.02 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC7.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that KVUE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.98, KVUE is doing worse than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that KVUE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KVUE (0.69) is worse than 73.53% of its industry peers.
| 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.
Looking at the last year, KVUE shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.93% in the last year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, KVUE will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.69% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, KVUE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.01% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-7.2%
EPS Next 2Y0.41%
EPS Next 3Y2.63%
EPS Next 5Y3.69%
Revenue Next Year-2.66%
Revenue Next 2Y0.2%
Revenue Next 3Y1.19%
Revenue Next 5Y2.01%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
KVUE is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.79.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.53% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.70, KVUE is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KVUE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KVUE is cheaper than 70.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KVUE to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.43), we can say KVUE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
70.59% 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 | 19.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.9 |
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 2Y0.41%
EPS Next 3Y2.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KVUE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.96%, which is a nice return.
The stock price of KVUE dropped by -21.37% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
KVUE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.43. KVUE pays more dividend than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
KVUE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.96% |
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 2Y0.41%
EPS Next 3Y2.63%
NYSE:KVUE (11/13/2025, 2:14:05 PM)
16.895
+0.22 (+1.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners101.83%
Inst Owner Change-1.37%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap32.42B
Revenue(TTM)15.01B
Net Income(TTM)1.43B
Analysts70.83
Price Target20.75 (22.82%)
Short Float %1.51%
Short Ratio0.94
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.96% |
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)-7.27%
PT rev (3m)-14.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.7 | ||
| P/S | 2.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.18 | ||
| P/B | 3.05 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.9 |
EPS(TTM)1.07
EY6.33%
EPS(NY)1.15
Fwd EY6.8%
FCF(TTM)0.85
FCFY5.06%
OCF(TTM)1.11
OCFY6.59%
SpS7.82
BVpS5.54
TBVpS-3.92
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number11.55
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 | 2.02 |
F-Score7
WACC7.75%
ROIC/WACC1.16
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-7.2%
EPS Next 2Y0.41%
EPS Next 3Y2.63%
EPS Next 5Y3.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.93%
Revenue growth 3Y0.88%
Revenue growth 5Y1.53%
Sales Q2Q%-3.46%
Revenue Next Year-2.66%
Revenue Next 2Y0.2%
Revenue Next 3Y1.19%
Revenue Next 5Y2.01%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.86%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.26%
EBIT growth 5Y2.94%
EBIT Next Year9.11%
EBIT Next 3Y7.25%
EBIT Next 5Y6.24%
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%.