(KMB) Kimberly-Clark - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US4943681035

KMB: Diapers, Wipes, Tissues, Towels, Feminine Care

KMB is a leading global consumer goods company specializing in personal care and household products. The firm operates through three core segments: North America, International Personal Care, and International Family Care and Professional. Its North America segment offers a wide range of products, including disposable diapers, baby wipes, feminine care items, and tissue products under brands like Huggies, Kotex, and Kleenex. The International Personal Care segment focuses on baby, adult, and feminine care products in global markets, while the International Family Care and Professional segment provides tissue, towel, and hygiene products for both consumer and professional use. KMB distributes its products through various channels, including supermarkets, online platforms, and professional distributors. Founded in 1872, the company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and is known for its strong portfolio of iconic brands and global market presence.

Based on technical and fundamental analysis, KMB is expected to maintain its stability with potential upside in the next three months. The stocks price of $142.81 is above its 20-day SMA of $139.62 and 50-day SMA of $138.64, indicating positive momentum. The 200-day SMA of $135.84 further supports the bullish trend. With an ATR of 3.40, volatility is moderate, suggesting controlled price fluctuations. Fundamentally, the companys high RoE of 261.03 highlights strong profitability, while its P/E of 18.92 reflects reasonable valuation. However, the elevated P/B ratio of 56.38 may indicate overvaluation relative to book value. Overall, KMB is projected to see gradual price appreciation, potentially reaching $148-$150 within the next three months, supported by its solid financial performance and stable market position.

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KMB Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 43,913m
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Household & Personal Products
GiC Sub-Industry Household Products
IPO / Inception 1984-12-17

KMB Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 22.6
Fundamental 62.5
Dividend Rating 46.7
Rel. Strength -10.1
Analysts 3.3/5
Fair Price Momentum 128.05 USD
Fair Price DCF 171.95 USD

KMB Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 3.68%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.31%
Annual Growth 5y 2.66%
Payout Consistency 32.6%

KMB Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 29.1%
Growth Correlation 12m 10.2%
Growth Correlation 5y 47.6%
CAGR 5y 2.93%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.11
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.02
Alpha -5.69
Beta 0.188
Volatility 27.97%
Current Volume 1485k
Average Volume 20d 2333.4k
What is the price of KMB stocks?
As of May 01, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 131.78 with a total of 1,485,017 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.21%, over one month by -7.34%, over three months by +2.30% and over the past year by -0.04%.
Is Kimberly-Clark a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:KMB) is currently (May 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 62.45 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of KMB as of May 2025 is 128.05. This means that KMB is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -2.83%.
Is KMB a buy, sell or hold?
Kimberly-Clark has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.30. Therefor, it is recommend to hold KMB.
  • Strong Buy: 3
  • Buy: 3
  • Hold: 12
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecast for KMB stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, KMB Kimberly-Clark will be worth about 138.3 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 131.78. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +4.94%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 143.1 8.6%
Analysts Target Price 143.1 8.6%
ValueRay Target Price 138.3 4.9%