GROWTH
Top line contracting.
−14.2% YoY versus −1.8% prior. 3y CAGR −5.1%.
−14.2%
Kimberly-Clark Corporation KMB
Consumer Staples · Market Cap: $34.0B
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Fundamentals as of 2025-12-31
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Consumer Staples · Market Cap: $34.0B
Live price unavailable
Fundamentals as of 2025-12-31
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
The Question
1 of 2 legendary models say BUY KMB — but Charlie Munger disagrees.
What would legendary investors pay for KMB?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation's ROE and debt-to-equity are non-meaningful — large accumulated buybacks have driven stockholders' equity below zero, so the ratio denominators are uninterpretable. Operating margin and free cash flow are the better lenses here.
Financial story
Kimberly-Clark Corporation's ROE and debt-to-equity are non-meaningful — large accumulated buybacks have driven stockholders' equity below zero, so the ratio denominators are uninterpretable. Operating margin and free cash flow are the better lenses here.
Bottom line: KMB is rated BUY by all 2 legendary models, 41% below avg fair value $172, but earns a C sector grade (49/100) in Consumer Staples. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
−14.2% YoY versus −1.8% prior. 3y CAGR −5.1%.
−14.2%Net margin 11.7% versus 12.7% prior (−0.9pp). Operating 14.5%.
11.7%P/E 15.5x — 25% below the 5y median of 20.7x. Forward 13.2x hints at EPS expansion next year.
15.5xKMB is in the Consumer Staples sector. Sector ranking and peer comparison are in the sector tab.
1 of 2 legendary investor models rate KMB a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
Average fair value across qualifying models: $172. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
KMB trades at 15.8x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
KMB and SYY differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full KMB vs SYY compare matrix.
Buffett and Munger evaluate KMB against their respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the
How does KMB compare?
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Sign in to see the rankingKMB sits at #33 in Consumer Staples with a C grade (49/100).
