KENVUE INC (KVUE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KVUE - US49177J1025 - Common Stock
17.245 USD
-0.11 (-0.61%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to KVUE. KVUE was compared to 36 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. KVUE has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. 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.
Of the past 5 years KVUE 4 years were 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 5.26%. This is in the better half of the industry: KVUE outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
KVUE's Return On Equity of 13.48% is amongst the best of the industry. KVUE outperforms 80.56% of its industry peers.
KVUE's Return On Invested Capital of 8.96% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KVUE outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KVUE is below the industry average of 12.46%.
| 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 better Profit Margin (9.55%) than 86.11% of its industry peers.
KVUE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KVUE has a Operating Margin of 17.85%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KVUE outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KVUE has remained more or less at the same level.
KVUE's Gross Margin of 58.50% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KVUE outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KVUE is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for KVUE remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KVUE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.06 indicates that KVUE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KVUE's Altman-Z score of 2.06 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KVUE outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
KVUE has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.47. This is a neutral value as KVUE would need 5.47 years to pay back of 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 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
KVUE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77. This is a neutral value indicating KVUE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
KVUE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.77 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KVUE is outperformed by 61.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.06 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC7.69%
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.
KVUE's Current ratio of 0.98 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KVUE is outperformed by 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.
KVUE has a worse Quick ratio (0.69) than 69.44% 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.93% in the past 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.28% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, KVUE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.78% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-7.2%
EPS Next 2Y0.41%
EPS Next 3Y2.63%
EPS Next 5Y3.28%
Revenue Next Year-2.66%
Revenue Next 2Y0.2%
Revenue Next 3Y1.19%
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
KVUE is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.12.
72.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KVUE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.31, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.00, KVUE is valued correctly.
69.44% 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 36.56.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper than 63.89% 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 63.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KVUE has a very decent profitability rating, which 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 4.82%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.12, KVUE pays a better dividend. On top of this KVUE pays more dividend than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, KVUE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.82% |
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
109.98% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KVUE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP109.98%
EPS Next 2Y0.41%
EPS Next 3Y2.63%
NYSE:KVUE (12/1/2025, 3:48:07 PM)
17.245
-0.11 (-0.61%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners101.83%
Inst Owner Change5.71%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap33.04B
Revenue(TTM)15.01B
Net Income(TTM)1.43B
Analysts70.83
Price Target19.94 (15.63%)
Short Float %1.36%
Short Ratio0.63
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.82% |
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)-14.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.77%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.97%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15 | ||
| P/S | 2.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.47 | ||
| P/B | 3.11 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.29 |
EPS(TTM)1.07
EY6.2%
EPS(NY)1.15
Fwd EY6.66%
FCF(TTM)0.86
FCFY4.96%
OCF(TTM)1.11
OCFY6.47%
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 | 2.06 |
F-Score7
WACC7.69%
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 5Y3.28%
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 5Y1.78%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.86%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.26%
EBIT growth 5Y2.94%
EBIT Next Year9.11%
EBIT Next 3Y7.25%
EBIT Next 5Y6.39%
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%.