What is Kimberly-Clark Corporation's (KMB) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) is 52/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (63), Value (37), and Momentum (46) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

Does Kimberly-Clark Corporation have an economic moat?

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) has a Quality factor score of 63/100. 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 financial 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 52/100. 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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Kimberly-Clark Corporation · Consumer Defensive · United States · $36.4B · Avg Vol: $374M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

20.7x

ROE

104.9%

D/E

3.5x

Dividend %

4.8%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	20.2B	17.1B	16.8B	16.4B	-6.6%	16.6B	16.6B	17.1B	1.9%
EPS	5.73	5.22	7.58	6.09	2.1%	5.06	6.00	6.06	-0.3%
Shares	337.5M	337.0M	331.8M	331.9M	-1.7%	332.6M	—	—	—
Debt	8.5B	8.1B	7.5B	7.3B	-5.1%	6.5B	—	—	—
Equity	547.0M	915.0M	840.0M	1.5B	40.0%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	2.7B	3.5B	3.2B	2.8B	0.5%	3.3B	—	—	—
Inv CF	-785.0M	-418.0M	-100.0M	-951.0M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-1.8B	-2.4B	-3.2B	-2.2B	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-10.6%

SMA 50SMA 200

$98.48

RSI (14)

26.0

52W High

$124.46

From 52W High

0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

24.8%90.1

ROE

104.9%99.3

GP/Assets

36.5%64.9

Op. Margin

19.0%84.9

FCF/Assets

10.6%84.2

Piotroski

528.2

Int. Cover

10.5x49.8

D/E Ratio

3.49x2.8

Current Ratio

0.91x18.1

Value

P/E (TTM)

20.7x36.4

EV/EBITDA

11.7x38.6

P/FCF

20.0x45.5

P/B

19.9x2.7

P/S

2.1x26.3

Div Yield

4.8%78.5

Momentum

52W High %

79%48.9

RS 6M

-12%50.5

SMA 50/200

1.07x78.0

EPS Rev 4W

-0.7%21.7

EPS Rev 12W

-1.0%35.0

EPS Improve

+48%60.2

Q Growth

-32%18.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$36.4B

P/E (Forward)

14.0x

Gross Margin

37.6%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Defensive, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of KMB are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
KMB	Kimberly-Clark Corporation(you)	$36.4B	52	Hold
KVUE	Kenvue Inc.	$36.8B	58	Hold
CHD	Church & Dwight Co., Inc.	$24.0B	47	Hold
CL	Colgate-Palmolive Company	$72.3B	58	Hold
EL	The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.	$37.4B	33	Sell
CLX	The Clorox Company	$12.4B	38	Hold
PG	The Procter & Gamble Company	$334.2B	48	Hold
ELF	e.l.f. Beauty, Inc.	$6.1B	30	Sell
IPAR	Interparfums, Inc.	$3.8B	69	Buy
EPC	Edgewell Personal Care Company	$1.3B	50	Hold

Peer medians: ROE 9.2% · P/E 19.9x · Gross margin 34.5%

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB): Stock Score Summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) has a MoatMap StockRank of 52/100 based on Quality (63/100), Value (37/100), and Momentum (46/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$98.48
Market Cap	$36.4B
P/E (TTM)	20.74
P/E (Forward)	13.99
Price/Book	19.95
Return on Equity	104.9%
Return on Invested Capital	24.8%
Debt/Equity	3.49x
Gross Margin	37.6%
Operating Margin	19.0%
Revenue Growth	0.6%
Dividend Yield	4.8%
Free Cash Flow	$1.8B

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 52/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (63), Value (37), and Momentum (46) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Kimberly-Clark Corporation have an economic moat?: Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) has a Quality factor score of 63/100. 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 52/100. 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).