KENVUE INC (KVUE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:KVUE • US49177J1025

17.39 USD
-0.26 (-1.47%)
At close: Mar 12, 2026
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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.

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall KVUE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated KVUE against 37 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years KVUE has been profitable.
  • 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

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.43%, KVUE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.66%, KVUE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.27%, KVUE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KVUE is in line with the industry average of 11.32%.
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

  • KVUE has a Profit Margin of 9.72%. This is amongst the best in 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.
  • KVUE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • KVUE's Gross Margin of 58.62% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KVUE outperforms 43.24% of its industry peers.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, KVUE has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, KVUE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 2.10 indicates that KVUE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.10, KVUE is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.76% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KVUE has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.95. This is a neutral value as KVUE would need 4.95 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • KVUE's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.95 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KVUE outperforms 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 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 2.1
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

  • A Current Ratio of 0.96 indicates that KVUE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of KVUE (0.96) is worse 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.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.68, KVUE is not doing good in the industry: 67.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
  • KVUE shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.89% yearly.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, KVUE will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.75% on average per year.
  • KVUE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.92% yearly.
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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.10, the valuation of KVUE can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KVUE is valued a bit cheaper than 67.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KVUE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.71.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.07 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.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KVUE to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.82), we can say KVUE is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.1
Fwd PE 15.07
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KVUE is valued a bit 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 67.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.36
EV/EBITDA 12.07
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)2.34
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 4.55%, which is a nice return.
  • KVUE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.66. 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 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.55%

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 (3/12/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 17.45 +0.06 (+0.35%)

17.39

-0.26 (-1.47%)

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 Cap33.33B
Revenue(TTM)15.12B
Net Income(TTM)1.47B
Analysts55
Price Target20.33 (16.91%)
Short Float %3.09%
Short Ratio1.28
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.55%
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)2.97%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.42%
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 16.1
Fwd PE 15.07
P/S 2.2
P/FCF 19.36
P/OCF 15.17
P/B 3.1
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.07
EPS(TTM)1.08
EY6.21%
EPS(NY)1.15
Fwd EY6.64%
FCF(TTM)0.9
FCFY5.17%
OCF(TTM)1.15
OCFY6.59%
SpS7.89
BVpS5.62
TBVpS-3.88
PEG (NY)2.34
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 2.1
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 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 16.1 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.1.


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.