Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB), Discounted Cash Flow Valuation

Companhia da Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) Profile

US | Consumer Defensive | Household & Personal Products | NYSE
132.34 -1.06 (-0.79%)
Real-Time Price (USD)
Market Cap A valuation method that multiplies the price of a company's shares by the total number of outstanding shares.
43.89B
Revenue (ttm) The total amount of income generated by the sale of goods or services related to the company's primary operations.
19.75B
Net Income (ttm) The company's earnings for a period net of operating costs, taxes and interest.
2.46B
Shares Out Total number of common shares outstanding as of the latest date disclosed in a financial filing.
333.3M
EPS (ttm) Company's net earnings or losses from continuing operations on a per diluted share basis.
7.33
PE Ratio The price-to-earnings (PE) ratio is the ratio between a company's stock price and earnings per share. It measures the price of a stock relative to its profits.
17.36
Dividend Yield Measures the cash returned to shareholders by a firm as a percentage of the price they pay for each share of stock.
3.69%
Exchange Name of stock exchange where the trading item trades.
NYSE
Avg Volume The average number of shares traded each day over the past 30 days.
2.32M
Open The opening trade price over the trading day.
133.01
Previous Close The last closing price.
133.4
Beta A ratio that measures the risk or volatility of a company's share price in comparison to the market as a whole.
0.39
1 day delta The range between the high and low prices over the past day.
131.65-133.32
52 weeks The range between the high and low prices over the past 52 weeks.
124.1-150.45

Total Valuation

Kimberly-Clark Corporation has a market cap or net worth of 43.89B. The enterprise value is 49.81B.
Market Cap (ttm) Market Capitalization
A valuation method that multiplies the price of a company's shares by the total number of outstanding shares.
43.89B
Enterprise Value (ttm) Enterprise Value
Enterprise value measures the total value of a company's outstanding shares, adjusted for debt and levels of cash and short-term investments.
Enterprise Value = Market Cap + Total Debt - Cash & Equivalents - Short-Term Investments
49.81B

Valuation Ratios

The trailing PE ratio is 17.81. Kimberly-Clark Corporation's PEG ratio is -6.41.
PE Ratio (ttm) PE Ratio
The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is a valuation metric that shows how expensive a stock is relative to earnings.
PE Ratio = Stock Price / Earnings Per Share
17.81
PS Ratio (ttm) PS Ratio
The price-to-sales (P/S) ratio is a commonly used valuation metric. It shows how expensive a stock is compared to revenue.
PS Ratio = Market Capitalization / Revenue
2.22
PB Ratio (ttm) PB Ratio
The price-to-book (P/B) ratio measures a stock's price relative to book value. Book value is also called Shareholders' equity.
PB Ratio = Market Capitalization / Shareholders' Equity
39.88
P/FCF Ratio (ttm) P/FCF Ratio
The price to free cash flow (P/FCF) ratio is similar to the P/E ratio, except it uses free cash flow instead of accounting earnings.
P/FCF Ratio = Market Capitalization / Free Cash Flow
16.91
PEG Ratio (ttm) PEG Ratio
The price/earnings to growth (PEG) ratio is calculated by dividing a company's PE ratio by its expected earnings growth.
PEG Ratio = PE Ratio / Expected Earnings Growth
-6.41

Enterprise Valuation

The stock's EV/EBITDA ratio is 12.69, with a EV/FCF ratio of 19.19.
EV / Sales (ttm) EV / Sales Ratio
The enterprise value to sales (EV/Sales) ratio is similar to the price-to-sales ratio, but the price is adjusted for the company's debt and cash levels.
EV/Sales Ratio = Enterprise Value / Revenue
2.52
EV / EBITDA (ttm) EV / EBIT Ratio
The EV/EBITDA ratio measures a company's valuation relative to its EBITDA, or Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization.
EV/EBITDA Ratio = Enterprise Value / EBITDA
12.69
EV / EBIT (ttm) EV/EBIT Ratio
The EV/EBIT is a valuation metric that measures a company's price relative to EBIT, or Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
EV/EBIT Ratio = Enterprise Value / EBIT
15.95
EV / FCF (ttm) EV/FCF Ratio
The enterprise value to free cash flow (EV/FCF) ratio is similar to the price to free cash flow ratio, except the price is adjusted for the company's cash and debt.
EV/FCF Ratio = Enterprise Value / Free Cash Flow
19.19

Financial Efficiency

Return on equity (ROE) is 226.04% and return on invested capital (ROIC) is 31.69%.
Return on Equity (ROE) (ttm) Return on Equity (ROE)
Return on equity (ROE) is a profitability metric that shows how efficient a company is at using its equity (or "net" assets) to generate profits. It is calculated by dividing the company's net income by the average shareholders' equity over the past 12 months.
ROE = (Net Income / Average Shareholders' Equity) * 100%
226.04%
Return on Assets (ROA) (ttm) Return on Assets (ROA)
Return on assets (ROA) is a metric that measures how much profit a company is able to generate using its assets. It is calculated by dividing net income by the average total assets for the past 12 months.
ROA = (Net Income / Average Total Assets) * 100%
15.12%
Return on Capital (ROIC) (ttm) Return on Capital (ROIC)
Return on invested capital (ROIC) measures how effective a company is at investing its capital in order to increase profits. It is calculated by dividing the EBIT (Earnings Before Interest & Taxes) by the average invested capital in the previous year.
ROIC = (EBIT / Average Invested Capital) * 100%
31.69%
Asset Turnover Asset Turnover
The asset turnover ratio measures the amount of sales relative to a company's assets. It indicates how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate revenue.
Asset Turnover Ratio = Revenue / Average Assets
1.21
Inventory Turnover (ttm) Inventory Turnover
The inventory turnover ratio measures how many times inventory has been sold and replaced during a time period.
Inventory Turnover Ratio = Cost of Revenue / Average Inventory
6.68

Margins

Trailing 12 months gross margin is 35.45%, with operating and profit margins of 16.28% and 12.48%.
Gross Margin (ttm) Gross Margin
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue left as gross profits, after subtracting cost of goods sold from the revenue.
Gross Margin = (Gross Profit / Revenue) * 100%
35.45%
Operating Margin (ttm) Operating Margin
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue left as operating income, after subtracting cost of revenue and all operating expenses from the revenue.
Operating Margin = (Operating Income / Revenue) * 100%
16.28%
Pretax Margin (ttm) Pretax Margin
Pretax margin is the percentage of revenue left as profits before subtracting taxes.
Pretax Margin = (Pretax Income / Revenue) * 100%
14.60%
Profit Margin (ttm) Profit Margin
Profit margin is the percentage of revenue left as net income, or profits, after subtracting all costs and expenses from the revenue.
Profit Margin = (Net Income / Revenue) * 100%
12.48%
EBITDA Margin (ttm) EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin is the percentage of revenue left as EBITDA, after subtracting all expenses except interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization from revenue.
EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) * 100%
19.88%

Income Statement

In the last 12 months, Kimberly-Clark Corporation had revenue of 19.75B and earned 2.46B in profits. Earnings per share (EPS) was 7.33.
Revenue (ttm) Revenue
Revenue is the amount of money a company receives from its main business activities, such as sales of products or services. Revenue is also called sales.
19.75B
Gross Profit (ttm) Gross Profit
Gross profit is a company’s profit after subtracting the costs directly linked to making and delivering its products and services.
Gross Profit = Revenue - Cost of Revenue
7B
Operating Income (ttm) Operating Income
Operating income is the amount of profit in a company after paying for all the expenses related to its core operations.
Operating Income = Revenue - Cost of Revenue - Operating Expenses
3.21B
Pretax Income (ttm) Pretax Income
Pretax income is a company's profits before accounting for income taxes.
Pretax Income = Net Income + Income Taxes
2.88B
Net Income (ttm) Net Income
Net income is a company's accounting profits after subtracting all costs and expenses from the revenue. It is also called earnings, profits or "the bottom line"
Net Income = Revenue - All Expenses
2.46B
EBITDA (ttm) EBITDA
EBITDA stands for "Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization." It is a commonly used measure of profitability.
EBITDA = Net Income + Interest + Taxes + Depreciation and Amortization
3.93B
EBIT (ttm) EBIT
EBIT stands for "Earnings Before Interest and Taxes" and is a commonly used measure of earnings or profits. It is similar to operating income.
EBIT = Net Income + Interest + Taxes
3.11B
Earnings Per Share (EPS) (ttm) EPS (Diluted)
Earnings per share is the portion of a company's profit that is allocated to each individual stock. Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing net income by "diluted" shares outstanding.
Diluted EPS = Net Income / Shares Outstanding (Diluted)
7.33

Financial Position

The company has a trailing 12 months (ttm) current ratio of 0.76, with a ttm Debt / Equity ratio of 5.89.
Current Ratio (ttm) Current Ratio
The current ratio is used to measure a company's short-term liquidity. A low number can indicate that a company will have trouble paying its upcoming liabilities.
Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities
0.76
Quick Ratio (ttm) Quick Ratio
The quick ratio measure a company's short-term liquidity. A low number indicates that the company may have trouble paying its upcoming financial obligations.
Quick Ratio = (Cash + Short-Term Investments + Accounts Receivable) / Current Liabilities
0.49
Debt / Equity (ttm) Debt / Equity Ratio
The debt-to-equity ratio measures a company's debt levels relative to its shareholders' equity or book value. A high ratio implies that a company has a lot of debt.
Debt / Equity Ratio = Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity
5.89
Debt / EBIT (ttm) Debt / EBIT Ratio
The debt-to-EBIT ratio is a company's debt levels relative to its trailing twelve-month EBIT. A high ratio implies that debt is high relative to the company's earnings.
Debt / EBIT Ratio = Total Debt / EBIT (ttm)
0.9

Dividends & Yields

This stock pays an annual dividend of 4.92, which amounts to a dividend yield of 3.72%.
Dividend Per Share (ttm) Dividend Per Share
Total amount paid to each outstanding share in dividends during the period.
4.92
Dividend Yield (ttm) Dividend Yield
The dividend yield is how much a stock pays in dividends each year, as a percentage of the stock price.
Dividend Yield = (Annual Dividends Per Share / Stock Price) * 100%
3.72%
Earnings Yield (ttm) Earnings Yield
The earnings yield is a valuation metric that measures a company's profits relative to stock price, expressed as a percentage yield. It is the inverse of the P/E ratio.
Earnings Yield = (Earnings Per Share / Stock Price) * 100%
5.61%
FCF Yield (ttm) FCF Yield
The free cash flow (FCF) yield measures a company's free cash flow relative to its price, shown as a percentage. It is the inverse of the P/FCF ratio.
FCF Yield = (Free Cash Flow / Market Cap) * 100%
5.91%
Dividend Growth (YoY) Dividend Growth
The change in dividend payments per share, compared to the previous period.
Dividend Growth = ((Current Dividend / Previous Dividend) - 1) * 100%
2.97%
Payout Ratio (ttm) Payout Ratio
The payout ratio is the percentage of a company's profits that are paid out as dividends. A high ratio implies that the dividend payments may not be sustainable.
Payout Ratio = (Dividends Per Share / Earnings Per Share) * 100%
66.33%

Balance Sheet

The company has 563M in cash and 6.48B in debt, giving a net cash position of -5.92B.
Cash & Cash Equivalents Cash & Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents is the sum of "Cash & Equivalents" and "Short-Term Investments." This is the amount of money that a company has quick access to, assuming that the cash equivalents and short-term investments can be sold at a short notice.
Cash & Cash Equivalents = Cash & Equivalents + Short-Term Investments
563M
Total Debt Total Debt
Total debt is the total amount of liabilities categorized as "debt" on the balance sheet. It includes both current and long-term (non-current) debt.
Total Debt = Current Debt + Long-Term Debt
6.48B
Net Cash Net Cash / Debt
Net Cash / Debt is an indicator of the financial position of a company. It is calculated by taking the total amount of cash and cash equivalents and subtracting the total debt.
Net Cash / Debt = Total Cash - Total Debt
-5.92B
Book Value Shareholders' Equity
Shareholders’ equity is also called book value or net worth. It can be seen as the amount of money held by investors inside the company. It is calculated by subtracting all liabilities from all assets.
Shareholders' Equity = Total Assets - Total Liabilities
1.1B
Book Value Per Share (ttm) Book Value Per Share
Book value per share is the total amount of book value attributable to each individual stock. It is calculated by dividing book value (shareholders' equity) by the number of outstanding shares.
Book Value Per Share = Book Value / Shares Outstanding
3.69
Working Capital (ttm) Working Capital
Working capital is the amount of money available to a business to conduct its day-to-day operations. It is calculated by subtracting total current liabilities from total current assets.
Working Capital = Current Assets - Current Liabilities
-1.64B

Cash Flow

In the last 12 months, operating cash flow of the company was 3.12B and capital expenditures -527M, giving a free cash flow of 2.6B.
Operating Cash Flow (ttm) Operating Cash Flow
Operating cash flow, also called cash flow from operating activities, measures the amount of cash that a company generates from normal business activities. It is the amount of cash left after all cash income has been received, and all cash expenses have been paid.
3.12B
Capital Expenditures (ttm) Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures are also called payments for property, plants and equipment. It measures cash spent on long-term assets that will be used to run the business, such as manufacturing equipment, real estate and others.
-527M
Free Cash Flow (ttm) Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow is the cash remaining after the company spends on everything required to maintain and grow the business. It is calculated by subtracting capital expenditures from operating cash flow.
Free Cash Flow = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures
2.6B
FCF Per Share (ttm) Free Cash Flow Per Share
Free cash flow per share is the amount of free cash flow attributed to each outstanding stock.
FCF Per Share = Free Cash Flow / Shares Outstanding
7.82

Kimberly-Clark Corporation News

Apr 24, 2025 - seekingalpha.com
Kimberly-Clark: Downgrade Back To Sell Rating On Negative Earnings Outlook
I downgrade Kimberly-Clark stock to a sell due to a structurally weaker pricing environment and growing margin pressures revealed in 1Q25 results. KMB's net sales fell 6% y/y, with broad-based weakness and deliberate price cuts, signaling deteriorating pricing power and increased cost pressures from tariffs. Management's strategic price investments and tariff impacts are expected to hit earnings hard, making the current 18x forward P/E valuation unsustainable....[read more]
Apr 24, 2025 - reuters.com
Kimberly-Clark's $4 billion international tissue unit set for three-way M&A fight, sources say
Southeast Asia's Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) and Asia Pulp & Paper Co (APP), as well as Brazil's Suzano SA are the final bidders for Kimberly-Clark's international tissue business valued at around $4 billion, four people said....[read more]
Apr 23, 2025 - benzinga.com
Kimberly-Clark Analysts Slash Their Forecasts Following Weak Sales
Kimberly-Clark Corporation KMB reported weaker-than-expected first-quarter sales on Tuesday....[read more]
Apr 23, 2025 - marketbeat.com
Dividend King Kimberly-Clark Is a Good Buy in 2025
Dividend Kings, like Kimberly-Clark NYSE: KMB, are generally good stocks to buy and hold because their visible cash flows sustain reliable dividends and regular distribution growth. Those qualities, along with their healthy balance sheets and, oftentimes, share repurchases, provide ever-increasing shareholder value reflected in their stock prices....[read more]
Apr 22, 2025 - fool.com
Why Kimberly-Clark Stock Was Swooning on Tuesday
An unwelcome change in guidance was the development pushing down Kimberly-Clark's (KMB -1.91%) share price on Tuesday....[read more]
Apr 22, 2025 - zacks.com
Kimberly-Clark's Q1 Earnings Top Estimates, Organic Sales Down 1.6%
KMB's first quarter sales dip 6%, with organic sales declining 1.6%. Management updates 2025 outlook amid cost pressures and global headwinds....[read more]
Apr 22, 2025 - seekingalpha.com
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 22, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Christopher Jakubik - Investor Relations Mike Hsu - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Nelson Urdaneta - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Lauren Lieberman - Barclays Nik Modi - RBC Capital Markets Dara Mohsenian - Morgan Stanley Anna Lizzul - Bank of America Javier Escalante - Evercore ISI Bonnie Herzog - Goldman Sachs Christopher Carey - Wells Fargo Securi...[read more]
Apr 22, 2025 - zacks.com
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
The headline numbers for Kimberly-Clark (KMB) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals....[read more]
Apr 22, 2025 - fool.com
Kimberly-Clark Beats EPS, Misses Revenue
Kimberly-Clark (KMB -2.70%), a leading global supplier of essential consumer tissue and personal care products, released its earnings for Q1 2025 on April 22. The results showed a mixed performance with a Non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $1.93, exceeding analyst estimates of $1.90....[read more]
Apr 22, 2025 - barrons.com
Kimberly-Clark CEO Warns Tariffs Could Boost Costs. The Stock Is Down.
Kimberly-Clark also adjusted its guidance to reflect ‘a more uncertain geopolitical landscape.'...[read more]

Kimberly-Clark Corporation Details

Country US
City Dallas
Address PO Box 619100
Ticker Symbol KMB
Exchange New York Stock Exchange
IPO Date Mar 17, 1980
CEO Mr. Michael D. Hsu
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Household & Personal Products
Employees 38K

Kimberly-Clark Corporation Company Description

Kimberly-Clark Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets personal care and consumer tissue products worldwide. It operates through three segments: Personal Care, Consumer Tissue, and K-C Professional. The Personal Care segment offers disposable diapers, swimpants, training and youth pants, baby wipes, feminine and incontinence care products, and other related products under the Huggies, Pull-Ups, Little Swimmers, GoodNites, DryNites, Sweety, Kotex, U by Kotex, Intimus, Depend, Plenitud, Softex, Poise, and other brand names. The Consumer Tissue segment provides facial and bathroom tissues, paper towels, napkins, and related products under the Kleenex, Scott, Cottonelle, Viva, Andrex, Scottex, Neve, and other brand names. The K-C Professional segment offers wipers, tissues, towels, apparel, soaps, and sanitizers under the Kleenex, Scott, WypAll, Kimtech, and KleenGuard brands. The company sells household use products directly to supermarkets, mass merchandisers, drugstores, warehouse clubs, variety and department stores, and other retail outlets, as well as through other distributors and e-commerce; and away-from-home use products directly to manufacturing, lodging, office building, food service, and public facilities, as well as through distributors and e-commerce. Kimberly-Clark Corporation was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

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