Kimberly-Clark KMB
Kimberly-Clark is a consumer products multinational that manufactures and sells personal hygiene and household paper products (diapers, wipes, toilet paper) under brands such as Huggies and Kleenex, with a business model based on mass sales to retailers and brand strength. Kimberly-Clark shows exceptional quality (ROIC 38.09%) and an attractive dividend (net yield 5.20%), but its growth is weak (revenue +0.60%, earnings -32.30%) and the 100% payout limits its sustainability.
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Kimberly-Clark is a consumer products multinational that manufactures and sells personal hygiene and household paper products (diapers, wipes, toilet paper) under brands such as Huggies and Kleenex, with a business model based on mass sales to retailers and brand strength. Kimberly-Clark shows exceptional quality (ROIC 38.09%) and an attractive dividend (net yield 5.20%), but its growth is weak (revenue +0.60%, earnings -32.30%) and the 100% payout limits its sustainability.
Score by category
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Financial health | 5.2 |
| Quality / Moat | 7.5 |
| Valuation | 6.2 |
| Growth | 2.7 |
| Dividend | 5.6 |
| Momentum | 3.4 |
| Risk & Context | 8.6 |
OVERALL SCORE: 6.0/10
Context and risks
Moderate regulatory risk in the US due to potential pricing pressures in the consumer sector, although no specific litigation or investigations affect KMB.
News considered in the analysis
- Kimberly-Clark’s 54-Year Dividend Streak Masks a Troubling Cash Flow Problem — La noticia destaca la debilidad del flujo de caja libre (conversión a caja libre del 27%), un problema real que ya se refleja en la nota de crecimiento y en el payout del 100%.
- 5 Beaten-Down Dividend Kings Ready to Roar Back in 2027 (One Yields Over 5%) — Artículo de opinión que sugiere una recuperación para 2027, pero sin información nueva y con una probabilidad incierta; el mercado ya descuenta parte de esta tesis.
- PG vs. KMB: Bigger Yield Isn’t Everything. Here’s Which Stock Truly Delivers for Retirees — Comparativa genérica sin información nueva sobre KMB.
- Colgate-Palmolive Has Paid a Dividend Since 1895. Does That Streak Still Deserves Your Money? — Artículo sobre un competidor, sin impacto directo en KMB.
- Why This Top Global Dividend Fund Likes Samsung and Citigroup — Menciona a KMB solo como parte de una cartera, sin información específica.
Verdict: Hold; quality and dividend offer support, but stagnant growth and weak cash flow justify waiting for improvement before buying.
Main risk: The main risk is dividend sustainability: with a 100.40% payout and only 27% cash conversion, the company may have to cut its payout if cash flow does not improve.
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