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Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:KMB)
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Kimberly-Clark stock research in summary
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 1 (worse than 99% compared with investment alternatives), Kimberly-Clark (Household Products, USA) shares have lower financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Kimberly-Clark are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 22 (worse than 78% of alternatives), show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 31), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 8), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 1, is a sell recommendation based on Kimberly-Clark's financial characteristics. As the company Kimberly-Clark's key financial metrics all exhibit below-average performance, such as low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 22), low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 31), and risky financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 8), it is a somewhat questionable stock investment, where the risk of paying too much for the shares is significant, unless the company has an exceptionally bright future. Such poor financial performance sometimes indicates that the company's business is all concentrated in some distant future. This is sometimes the case for high-tech or biotechnology companies. If they own properties that only provide cash flows in the future, the stock may look excessively expensive and risky today. In such cases, the Obermatt Method has limited value as it is based on facts we can observe today. If the facts are all in the future, stock investing becomes guesswork, and this should only be a driver in a limited number of investments that should only amount to a small fraction of a safe portfolio. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
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360° Viewnew| Country | USA |
| Industry | Household Products |
| Index | Low Emissions, Dividends USA, Human Rights, S&P US Consumer, S&P 500 |
| Size class | XX-Large |
This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.
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Research History: Kimberly-Clark
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 43 |
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17 |
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22 |
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22 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 11 |
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33 |
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57 |
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31 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 5 |
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6 |
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10 |
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8 |
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| SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| SENTIMENT | n/a |
|
97 |
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68 |
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new |
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| 360° VIEW | ||||||||
| 360° VIEW | n/a |
|
21 |
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14 |
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new |
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Combined financial peformance in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 1 (worse than 99% compared with investment alternatives), Kimberly-Clark (Household Products, USA) shares have lower financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Kimberly-Clark are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 22 (worse than 78% of alternatives), show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 31), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 8), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 1, is a sell recommendation based on Kimberly-Clark's financial characteristics. As the company Kimberly-Clark's key financial metrics all exhibit below-average performance, such as low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 22), low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 31), and risky financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 8), it is a somewhat questionable stock investment, where the risk of paying too much for the shares is significant, unless the company has an exceptionally bright future. Such poor financial performance sometimes indicates that the company's business is all concentrated in some distant future. This is sometimes the case for high-tech or biotechnology companies. If they own properties that only provide cash flows in the future, the stock may look excessively expensive and risky today. In such cases, the Obermatt Method has limited value as it is based on facts we can observe today. If the facts are all in the future, stock investing becomes guesswork, and this should only be a driver in a limited number of investments that should only amount to a small fraction of a safe portfolio. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 43 |
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17 |
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22 |
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22 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 11 |
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33 |
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57 |
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31 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 5 |
|
6 |
|
10 |
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8 |
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| COMBINED | ||||||||
| COMBINED | 1 |
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1 |
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4 |
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1 |
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Value Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 22 (worse than 78% compared with alternatives), Kimberly-Clark shares are significantly more expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators below average for Kimberly-Clark. Only the metric dividend yield has an above-average rank, reflecting that dividend practices are expected to be higher than 88% of comparable companies, making the stock an attractive buy for dividend investors. However, dividend investors may get disappointed because all other critical financial indicators are below the market median: Price-to-Sales is 23 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is higher than 77% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning Kimberly-Clark's sales levels. The same is valid for Price-to-Profit (also referred to as price-earnings, P/E) with a rank of 34 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profit levels is higher than 66% of comparable companies. In addition, Price-to-Book (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Book Rank of 3 is also low. Compared with invested capital, the stock price is higher than for 97% of comparable investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 22, is a sell recommendation based on Kimberly-Clark's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Should dividend investors pick Kimberly-Clark? The company-reported financials speak against it. The company is expensive compared with revenue and invested capital levels, two reliable company size indicators. In addition, it currently has a low level of profits. How can future dividends be paid in the case that profits remain low? Dividend investors should choose Kimberly-Clark only if they reasonably expect the low current profit levels to be transitory. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision, which is essential in this case, as the financial indicators are inconclusive. ...read more
| VALUE METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | 48 |
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33 |
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26 |
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23 |
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| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | 48 |
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32 |
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45 |
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34 |
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| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | 1 |
|
3 |
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1 |
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3 |
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| DIVIDEND YIELD | ||||||||
| DIVIDEND YIELD | 86 |
|
75 |
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86 |
|
88 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | 43 |
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17 |
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22 |
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22 |
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Growth Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 31 (better than 31% compared with alternatives), Kimberly-Clark shows a below-average growth dynamic in its industry. There is limited momentum in this company. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four metrics below average for Kimberly-Clark. While Profit Growth has a good rank of 55, as professionals currently expect the company to grow its profits more than 55% of its competitors, all other growth indicators are below market averages. Sales Growth has a rank of 20, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow less than 80% of its competitors, while Capital Growth has a rank of 39 and Stock Returns have been below market median, with a rank of 46 (54% of alternative investments were better). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 31, is a hold recommendation for growth and momentum investors. While revenue growth and capital growth are good growth momentum indicators, profit is less reliable, because profits may increase due to cost-cutting measures which typically indicate negative growth momentum. "You can save a dollar only once" is the saying about such situations. Growth Investors should look at company priorities closely if they are interested in growth, because the increase in profits is not usually an indicator of growth, and stock prices have been below market, too. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case, especially since the growth performance is limited here. ...read more
| GROWTH METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| REVENUE GROWTH | ||||||||
| REVENUE GROWTH | 13 |
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30 |
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18 |
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20 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | ||||||||
| PROFIT GROWTH | 36 |
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14 |
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83 |
|
55 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | ||||||||
| CAPITAL GROWTH | n/a |
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55 |
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69 |
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39 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | ||||||||
| STOCK RETURNS | 39 |
|
59 |
|
35 |
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46 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 11 |
|
33 |
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57 |
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31 |
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Safety Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 8 (better than 8% compared with alternatives), the company Kimberly-Clark has much riskier financing practices than comparable other companies, which means that their overall debt burden is significantly above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Kimberly-Clark is also risky, it only means that the company is on the riskier side in respect to bankruptcy in case things turn sour, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with just one indicator above average for Kimberly-Clark. Liquidity is at 76, meaning the company generates more profit to service its debt than 76% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is safer when it comes to debt service. But Refinancing is riskier at a rank of 11, which means that the portion of the debt that is about to be refinanced is above average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 89% of its competitors. Leverage is also high at a rank of 8, which means that the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 92% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 8 (worse than 92% compared with alternatives), Kimberly-Clark has a financing structure that is significantly riskier than that of its competitors. High Leverage (a low Obermatt Leverage Rank) is good in good times, because it usually indicates that shareholders get higher returns. The good Liquidity performance of the company is an indicator that this is the case. However, if you expect an economic downturn, you may stay clear of this stock because they have an above-average debt level that needs refinancing soon. If the company is sailing with good winds, as may be visible from the Growth and Sentiment performance, the refinancing risk may be lower than the low Refinancing rank suggests. ...read more
| SAFETY METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| LEVERAGE | ||||||||
| LEVERAGE | 31 |
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6 |
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6 |
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8 |
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| REFINANCING | ||||||||
| REFINANCING | 12 |
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1 |
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11 |
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11 |
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| LIQUIDITY | ||||||||
| LIQUIDITY | 39 |
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78 |
|
62 |
|
76 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 5 |
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6 |
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10 |
|
8 |
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Sentiment Metrics in Detail
| SENTIMENT | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| ANALYST OPINIONS | ||||||||
| ANALYST OPINIONS | n/a |
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12 |
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1 |
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| OPINIONS CHANGE | ||||||||
| OPINIONS CHANGE | n/a |
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86 |
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50 |
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new |
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| PRO HOLDINGS | ||||||||
| PRO HOLDINGS | n/a |
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93 |
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70 |
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new |
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| MARKET PULSE | ||||||||
| MARKET PULSE | n/a |
|
88 |
|
97 |
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new |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | n/a |
|
97 |
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68 |
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new |
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Stock analysis by the purely fact based Obermatt Method for Kimberly-Clark from April 18, 2024.
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