Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) — Stock Score Summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) has a MoatMap StockRank of 56/100 based on Quality (59/100), Value (37/100), and Momentum (44/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Kimberly-Clark is a mature consumer staples company facing low volume growth and intense competition. It lacks the reinvestment runway and asymmetric upside required for our concentrated portfolio.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is a global leader in personal care and consumer tissue products, marketing iconic brands such as Huggies, Kleenex, Kotex, and Scott. The company's competitive moat stems from its strong brand equity, global distribution capabilities, and essential product categories that ensure consistent consumer demand. It maintains market-leading positions across numerous geographies and product segments, benefiting from significant economies of scale.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$98.04
Market Cap$33.2B
P/E (TTM)18.27
P/E (Forward)12.47
Price/Book17.46
Return on Equity111.7%
Return on Invested Capital23.1%
Debt/Equity371.26
Gross Margin37.1%
Operating Margin19.6%
Revenue Growth2.7%
Dividend Yield5.4%
Free Cash Flow$1.1B

Kimberly-Clark Corporation operates in the Household & Personal Products industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s (KMB) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) is 56/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (59), Value (37), and Momentum (44) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Kimberly-Clark Corporation have an economic moat?
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) has a Quality factor score of 59/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Kimberly-Clark Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 56/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Kimberly-Clark Corporation in?
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Household & Personal Products industry (United States).
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