Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.532x as of September 2025. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($708.00 Million) by net assets ($1.33 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See KMB equity financing ratio to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2024)
This chart illustrates how Kimberly-Clark Corporation's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check how high is Kimberly-Clark Corporation's earnings quality to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Kimberly-Clark Corporation ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited
BK:ADVANC
|
0.311x |
|
ENDESA ADR/ 1/2 EO 120
F:ENAA
|
0.108x |
|
Workday Inc
NASDAQ:WDAY
|
0.104x |
|
Live Nation Entertainment Inc
NYSE:LYV
|
-0.048x |
|
Wanhua Chemical Group Co Ltd
SHG:600309
|
0.057x |
|
TESCO PLC ADR/1 LS-05
F:TCO2
|
N/A |
|
JD.com Inc Adr
F:013A
|
0.071x |
|
Ingersoll Rand Inc
NYSE:IR
|
0.035x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (1989–2024)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Kimberly-Clark Corporation from 1989 to 2024. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see Kimberly-Clark Corporation market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $975.00 Million | $3.23 Billion | 3.317x | +0.01% |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.07 Billion | $3.54 Billion | 3.316x | -15.06% |
| 2022-12-31 | $700.00 Million | $2.73 Billion | 3.904x | +5.40% |
| 2021-12-31 | $737.00 Million | $2.73 Billion | 3.704x | -13.68% |
| 2020-12-31 | $869.00 Million | $3.73 Billion | 4.291x | -69.57% |
| 2019-12-31 | $194.00 Million | $2.74 Billion | 14.103x | +121.84% |
| 2018-12-31 | $-46.00 Million | $2.97 Billion | -64.565x | -2044.23% |
| 2017-12-31 | $882.00 Million | $2.93 Billion | 3.321x | -87.98% |
| 2016-12-31 | $117.00 Million | $3.23 Billion | 27.624x | -52.08% |
| 2015-12-31 | $40.00 Million | $2.31 Billion | 57.650x | +1924.34% |
| 2014-12-31 | $999.00 Million | $2.85 Billion | 2.848x | +381.51% |
| 2013-12-31 | $5.14 Billion | $3.04 Billion | 0.591x | -4.90% |
| 2012-12-31 | $5.29 Billion | $3.29 Billion | 0.622x | +50.28% |
| 2011-12-31 | $5.53 Billion | $2.29 Billion | 0.414x | -6.47% |
| 2010-12-31 | $6.20 Billion | $2.74 Billion | 0.442x | -27.68% |
| 2009-12-31 | $5.69 Billion | $3.48 Billion | 0.612x | +4.12% |
| 2008-12-31 | $4.28 Billion | $2.52 Billion | 0.588x | +38.08% |
| 2007-12-31 | $5.71 Billion | $2.43 Billion | 0.426x | +7.56% |
| 2006-12-31 | $6.52 Billion | $2.58 Billion | 0.396x | +1.87% |
| 2005-12-31 | $5.95 Billion | $2.31 Billion | 0.388x | -8.48% |
| 2004-12-31 | $7.00 Billion | $2.97 Billion | 0.424x | +14.73% |
| 2003-12-31 | $7.06 Billion | $2.61 Billion | 0.370x | -10.71% |
| 2002-12-31 | $5.85 Billion | $2.42 Billion | 0.414x | +9.48% |
| 2001-12-31 | $5.96 Billion | $2.25 Billion | 0.378x | +7.29% |
| 2000-12-31 | $6.05 Billion | $2.13 Billion | 0.353x | -11.80% |
| 1999-12-31 | $5.34 Billion | $2.13 Billion | 0.400x | -18.55% |
| 1998-12-31 | $4.06 Billion | $1.99 Billion | 0.491x | +49.64% |
| 1997-12-31 | $4.29 Billion | $1.41 Billion | 0.328x | -7.29% |
| 1996-12-31 | $4.73 Billion | $1.67 Billion | 0.354x | +47.62% |
| 1995-12-31 | $3.89 Billion | $931.60 Million | 0.240x | -4.13% |
| 1994-12-31 | $2.68 Billion | $669.00 Million | 0.250x | -15.49% |
| 1993-12-31 | $2.52 Billion | $746.70 Million | 0.296x | -18.36% |
| 1992-12-31 | $2.25 Billion | $814.50 Million | 0.362x | +26.35% |
| 1991-12-31 | $2.57 Billion | $737.10 Million | 0.287x | -10.29% |
| 1990-12-31 | $2.30 Billion | $736.80 Million | 0.320x | -8.14% |
| 1989-12-31 | $2.19 Billion | $762.60 Million | 0.348x | -- |
About Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Kimberly-Clark Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets personal care products in the United States. It operates through three segments: North America, International Personal Care, and International Family Care and Professional. The company North America segment offers disposable diapers, training and youth pants, swimpants, baby wipes, feminine and incontinence care … Read more