Kimberly-Clark Corporation
KMBConsumer DefensiveNASDAQHousehold & Personal Products
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Daily timeframeKimberly-Clark Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets personal care products in the United States. Valued at $32.40B, KMB is a large-cap name in its sector. It operates in two segments, North America and International Personal Care.
Market Cap
$32.40B
Beta
0.31
P/E (TTM)
18.88
P/E (Fwd)
12.88
EPS (TTM)
$5.17
EPS (Fwd)
$7.58
ROE
111.7%
ROA
10.2%
Cash
$542.0M
Total Debt
$7.11B
Free CF
$1.05B
52W Change
-31.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Kimberly-Clark Corporation carries $7.11B in total debt against $542.0M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 13.1x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow comes in at $1.05B, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 111.7%, which is exceptionally high for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. Return on assets of 10.2% further supports the picture of efficient asset utilization. Revenue has pulled back from $20.18B (2022) to $16.45B (2025), a 18% decline worth watching.
The relatively low beta of 0.31 suggests KMB is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing KMB.