KENVUE INC (KVUE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:KVUE • US49177J1025

19.12 USD
+0.12 (+0.63%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
19.1238 USD
+0 (+0.02%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:15:03 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, KVUE scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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 on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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 each of the past 5 years.
  • Of the past 5 years KVUE 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 (5.26%) than 63.89% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of KVUE (13.48%) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
  • KVUE has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.81%. This is in the better half of the industry: KVUE outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.26%
ROE 13.48%
ROIC 8.81%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
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

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 9.55%, KVUE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KVUE has declined.
  • KVUE has a better Operating Margin (17.85%) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KVUE has declined.
  • KVUE has a Gross Margin of 58.50%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KVUE outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
  • KVUE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.85%
PM (TTM) 9.55%
GM 58.5%
OM growth 3Y0.54%
OM growth 5Y-1.87%
PM growth 3Y-11.37%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.49%
GM growth 5Y1.37%
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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KVUE is creating some value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for KVUE. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
KVUE Yearly Shares OutstandingKVUE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

  • KVUE has an Altman-Z score of 2.18. This is not the best score and indicates that KVUE is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 2.18, KVUE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • KVUE's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.47 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KVUE outperforms 69.44% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77 indicates that KVUE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • KVUE has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.77) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.77
Debt/FCF 5.47
Altman-Z 2.18
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC7.72%
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 5B 10B 15B 20B

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 has a Current ratio of 0.98. This is in the lower half of the industry: KVUE underperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that KVUE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.69, KVUE is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.98
Quick Ratio 0.69
KVUE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKVUE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for KVUE have decreased by -5.26% in the last year.
  • KVUE shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -11.44% yearly.
  • 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

  • KVUE is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.53% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, KVUE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.14% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.37%
EPS Next 2Y5.16%
EPS Next 3Y6%
EPS Next 5Y5.53%
Revenue Next Year2.72%
Revenue Next 2Y2.82%
Revenue Next 3Y3.03%
Revenue Next 5Y3.14%

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 5B 10B 15B
KVUE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKVUE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.70, KVUE is valued on the expensive side.
  • 69.44% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KVUE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • KVUE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.96, the valuation of KVUE can be described as correct.
  • 69.44% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KVUE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KVUE to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.06), we can say KVUE is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.7
Fwd PE 16.96
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 66.67% 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 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.35
EV/EBITDA 13.26
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of KVUE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.16%
EPS Next 3Y6%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • KVUE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.42%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.61, 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 1.80, KVUE pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.42%

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

  • 109.98% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KVUE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP109.98%
EPS Next 2Y5.16%
EPS Next 3Y6%
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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KENVUE INC

NYSE:KVUE (2/27/2026, 8:15:03 PM)

After market: 19.1238 +0 (+0.02%)

19.12

+0.12 (+0.63%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners99.02%
Inst Owner Change-1.08%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change0.11%
Market Cap36.63B
Revenue(TTM)15.12B
Net Income(TTM)1.43B
Analysts55
Price Target20.33 (6.33%)
Short Float %2.74%
Short Ratio1.13
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.42%
Yearly Dividend0.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP109.98%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date02-11
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)-1.97%
PT rev (3m)-1.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.26%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.7
Fwd PE 16.96
P/S 2.44
P/FCF 22.35
P/OCF 17.15
P/B 3.44
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.26
EPS(TTM)1.08
EY5.65%
EPS(NY)1.13
Fwd EY5.9%
FCF(TTM)0.86
FCFY4.47%
OCF(TTM)1.11
OCFY5.83%
SpS7.83
BVpS5.55
TBVpS-3.93
PEG (NY)4.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number11.61
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.26%
ROE 13.48%
ROCE 12.7%
ROIC 8.81%
ROICexc 9.28%
ROICexgc 66.31%
OM 17.85%
PM (TTM) 9.55%
GM 58.5%
FCFM 10.92%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y0.54%
OM growth 5Y-1.87%
PM growth 3Y-11.37%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.49%
GM growth 5Y1.37%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
Industry RankSector 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 2.18
F-Score8
WACC7.72%
ROIC/WACC1.14
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.26%
EPS 3Y-11.44%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%3.85%
EPS Next Y4.37%
EPS Next 2Y5.16%
EPS Next 3Y6%
EPS Next 5Y5.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.14%
Revenue growth 3Y0.39%
Revenue growth 5Y0.89%
Sales Q2Q%3.22%
Revenue Next Year2.72%
Revenue Next 2Y2.82%
Revenue Next 3Y3.03%
Revenue Next 5Y3.14%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.86%
EBIT growth 3Y0.92%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.99%
EBIT Next Year21.35%
EBIT Next 3Y10.42%
EBIT Next 5Y9.42%
FCF growth 1Y16.99%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y10.9%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

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 17.7 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.44.


What is the earnings growth outlook for KENVUE INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KENVUE INC (KVUE) is expected to grow by 4.37% in the next year.