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Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at Kimberly-Clark (KMB): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Household & Personal Products peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Kimberly-Clark (KMB)
Profile ItemKMB
NameKimberly-Clark Corporation
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS Industry GroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
GICS Sub-IndustryHousehold Products
Market Capitalization34.91 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNasdaq
Listing DateMarch 17, 1980
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

KMB
GSPC
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Kimberly-Clark (KMB) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Kimberly-Clark (KMB) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Kimberly-Clark (KMB) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) metric values compared with Household & Personal Products industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: KMBIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)-13.74%-0.50%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)-2.02%-2.02%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)-1.79%0.52%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

KMB
GSPC
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Kimberly-Clark (KMB) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Kimberly-Clark (KMB) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) metric values compared with Household & Personal Products industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: KMBIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)27.40%32.34%
Beta (5Y)0.250.62
Max Drawdown (5Y)-34.06%-46.11%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. KMB is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) metric values compared with Household & Personal Products industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: KMBIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)-0.65-0.20
Sortino Ratio (1Y)-0.82-0.30

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) posts ROE of 104.91%, above the industry benchmark range. Equity is being turned into profit at an exceptional rate, but very high ROE should still be checked against leverage, buybacks, and the size of the equity base.

KMB

Household & Personal Products industry group

104.91%

Group distribution
KMB
104.91%
Max
42.18%
Q3
31.08%
Median
15.58%
Q1
4.60%
Min
-28.58%
Largest peers
CL
267.37%
KMB
104.91%
UL
31.87%
PG
30.29%
KVUE
15.58%
HLN
10.09%
EL
4.75%
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Where Kimberly-Clark (KMB) stands on ROE within its Household & Personal Products peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) keeps 11.79% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.

KMB

Household & Personal Products industry group

11.79%

Group distribution
Max
18.44%
KMB
11.79%
Q3
11.35%
Median
7.28%
Q1
2.73%
Min
-4.15%
Largest peers
PG
18.44%
UL
18.32%
HLN
14.55%
KMB
11.79%
KVUE
10.76%
CL
9.68%
EL
1.21%
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Where Kimberly-Clark (KMB) stands on net margin within its Household & Personal Products peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) turns 19.00% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.

KMB

Household & Personal Products industry group

19.00%

Group distribution
Max
23.94%
KMB
19.00%
Q3
19.00%
Median
14.26%
Q1
9.75%
Min
-2.44%
Largest peers
HLN
23.94%
PG
22.09%
CL
20.97%
UL
20.35%
KVUE
19.42%
KMB
19.00%
EL
7.00%
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Where Kimberly-Clark (KMB) stands on operating margin within its Household & Personal Products peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) metric values compared with Household & Personal Products industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: KMBIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)104.91%15.58%
ROA (TTM)10.20%6.98%
Net Margin (TTM)11.79%7.28%
Operating Margin (TTM)19.00%14.26%
Gross Margin (TTM)37.61%45.56%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) grew revenue -2.13%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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Kimberly-Clark (KMB): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Household & Personal Products industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) grew earnings per share -19.60%, in the lower peer quartile. Per-share profits are advancing more slowly than at most peers, so margins, costs, or share count deserve a closer look.

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Kimberly-Clark (KMB): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Household & Personal Products industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) metric values compared with Household & Personal Products industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: KMBIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)-2.13%-0.32%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)-6.58%0.66%
EPS Growth (YoY)-19.60%2.34%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)1.94%7.28%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) has current ratio of 0.91, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.

KMB

Household & Personal Products industry group

0.91

Group distribution
Max
4.06
Q3
3.07
Median
1.80
Q1
1.01
KMB
0.91
Min
0.66
Largest peers
EL
1.22
CL
1.03
KVUE
1.01
KMB
0.91
UL
0.74
HLN
0.69
PG
0.68
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Where Kimberly-Clark (KMB) stands on current ratio within its Household & Personal Products peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) has debt-to-equity ratio of 3.49, in the higher-leverage quartile for its industry. The heavier reliance on borrowing can make earnings, rates, or refinancing conditions matter more.

KMB

Household & Personal Products industry group

3.49

Group distribution
KMB
3.49
Max
3.49
Q3
1.90
Median
0.81
Q1
0.47
Min
0.06
Largest peers
CL
13.88
KMB
3.49
EL
2.43
UL
1.75
KVUE
0.82
PG
0.64
HLN
0.50
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Where Kimberly-Clark (KMB) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Household & Personal Products peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) metric values compared with Household & Personal Products industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: KMBIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.911.80
Debt / Equity (MRQ)3.490.81
Net Debt / EBITDA1.602.22

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) has dividend yield of 4.76%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.

KMB

Household & Personal Products industry group

4.76%

Group distribution
Max
5.81%
KMB
4.76%
Q3
2.90%
Median
1.39%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
KMB
4.76%
KVUE
4.38%
UL
2.94%
PG
2.90%
CL
2.32%
EL
1.39%
HLN
0.74%
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Where Kimberly-Clark (KMB) stands on dividend yield within its Household & Personal Products peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) has payout ratio of 100.40%, meaning dividends exceeded current-period earnings. The gap would need to be covered by cash, retained earnings, financing, or other sources, so earnings alone do not support the payout.

KMB

Household & Personal Products industry group

100.40%

Group distribution
Max
103.12%
KMB
100.40%
Q3
82.28%
Median
56.44%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
EL
280.00%
KMB
100.40%
KVUE
97.65%
CL
82.28%
UL
76.51%
PG
64.33%
HLN
39.53%
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Where Kimberly-Clark (KMB) stands on payout ratio within its Household & Personal Products peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) metric values compared with Household & Personal Products industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: KMBIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)4.76%1.39%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)100.40%56.44%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) trades at P/E ratio of 20.74, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

KMB

Household & Personal Products industry group

20.74

Group distribution
Max
34.95
Q3
27.48
Median
21.76
KMB
20.74
Q1
17.41
Min
7.32
Largest peers
EL
207.72
CL
34.95
PG
22.12
KVUE
22.05
UL
21.76
KMB
20.74
HLN
19.59
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Where Kimberly-Clark (KMB) stands on P/E ratio within its Household & Personal Products peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) trades at 2.10 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.

KMB

Household & Personal Products industry group

2.10

Group distribution
Max
4.73
Q3
3.36
KMB
2.10
Median
2.10
Q1
0.73
Min
0.25
Largest peers
PG
3.91
HLN
3.79
CL
3.36
UL
2.73
EL
2.50
KVUE
2.34
KMB
2.10
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Where Kimberly-Clark (KMB) stands on P/S ratio within its Household & Personal Products peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) trades at 19.95 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.

KMB

Household & Personal Products industry group

19.95

Group distribution
KMB
19.95
Max
19.95
Q3
9.87
Median
4.29
Q1
1.49
Min
-2.73
Largest peers
CL
299.90
KMB
19.95
EL
9.87
UL
7.33
PG
6.38
KVUE
3.41
HLN
1.93
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Where Kimberly-Clark (KMB) stands on P/B ratio within its Household & Personal Products peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) metric values compared with Household & Personal Products industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: KMBIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)20.7421.76
P/S Ratio (TTM)2.102.10
P/B Ratio (MRQ)19.954.29
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)2.70%4.89%