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KMB · Nasdaq · United States · Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes)
In shortKIMBERLY CLARK CORP is profitable, generates cash and carries heavy debt, with revenue shrinking (−2.1% last year).
Financial health
Solid
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 14.3% | 64/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 12.3% | 69/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 172.6% | 100/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 19.2% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 0.75× | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 4.77× | 0/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 2.05× | 56/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 9.18× | 73/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 2.16 | 27/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 10.0% | 60/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 0.81× | 64/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 3 of 5 | 0/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 7.3% | 84/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 1.8% | 93/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | -6.6% | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 2.0% | 35/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 19,440 | 20,175 | 17,146 | 16,805 | 16,447 |
| Cost of revenue | 13,452 | 13,956 | 10,877 | 10,516 | 10,524 |
| Gross profit | 5,988 | 6,219 | 6,269 | 6,289 | 5,923 |
| Research & development | 269 | 292 | 303 | 328 | 326 |
| Operating income | 2,561 | 2,681 | 1,928 | 2,700 | 2,351 |
| Interest expense | 256 | 282 | 293 | 270 | 256 |
| Pre-tax income | 2,225 | 2,340 | 2,021 | 2,927 | 2,052 |
| Income tax | 479 | 495 | 343 | 442 | 599 |
| Net income | 1,814 | 1,934 | 1,764 | 2,545 | 2,021 |
| Diluted EPS | $5.35 | $5.72 | $5.21 | $7.55 | $6.07 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 339 | 338 | 339 | 337 | 333 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
2.16 Grey zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
5/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 30, 2026 · Data updated Aug 4, 2026