Kimberly-Clark Corporation

NYSE:KMB USA Household & Personal Products
Market Cap
$34.17 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#614 Global
#489 in USA
Share Price
$102.96
Change (1 day)
-1.89%
52-Week Range
$100.05 - $143.84
All Time High
$147.40
About

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

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) - Net Assets

Latest net assets as of September 2025: $1.33 Billion USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) has net assets worth $1.33 Billion USD as of September 2025.

Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($16.89 Billion) and total liabilities ($15.56 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets $1.33 Billion
% of Total Assets 7.89%
Annual Growth Rate -1.48%
5-Year Change 12.2%
10-Year Change 2337.5%
Growth Volatility 124.92

Kimberly-Clark Corporation - Net Assets Trend (1985–2024)

This chart illustrates how Kimberly-Clark Corporation's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.

Annual Net Assets for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (1985–2024)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Kimberly-Clark Corporation from 1985 to 2024.

Year Net Assets Change
2024-12-31 $975.00 Million -8.71%
2023-12-31 $1.07 Billion +52.57%
2022-12-31 $700.00 Million -5.02%
2021-12-31 $737.00 Million -15.19%
2020-12-31 $869.00 Million +347.94%
2019-12-31 $194.00 Million +521.74%
2018-12-31 $-46.00 Million -105.22%
2017-12-31 $882.00 Million +653.85%
2016-12-31 $117.00 Million +192.50%
2015-12-31 $40.00 Million -96.00%
2014-12-31 $999.00 Million -80.56%
2013-12-31 $5.14 Billion -2.78%
2012-12-31 $5.29 Billion -4.38%
2011-12-31 $5.53 Billion -10.85%
2010-12-31 $6.20 Billion +9.00%
2009-12-31 $5.69 Billion +32.88%
2008-12-31 $4.28 Billion -24.98%
2007-12-31 $5.71 Billion -12.46%
2006-12-31 $6.52 Billion +9.53%
2005-12-31 $5.95 Billion -14.94%
2004-12-31 $7.00 Billion -0.94%
2003-12-31 $7.06 Billion +20.72%
2002-12-31 $5.85 Billion -1.75%
2001-12-31 $5.96 Billion -1.53%
2000-12-31 $6.05 Billion +13.32%
1999-12-31 $5.34 Billion +31.58%
1998-12-31 $4.06 Billion -5.40%
1997-12-31 $4.29 Billion -9.38%
1996-12-31 $4.73 Billion +21.74%
1995-12-31 $3.89 Billion +45.26%
1994-12-31 $2.68 Billion +6.01%
1993-12-31 $2.52 Billion +12.29%
1992-12-31 $2.25 Billion -12.54%
1991-12-31 $2.57 Billion +11.52%
1990-12-31 $2.30 Billion +5.18%
1989-12-31 $2.19 Billion +17.46%
1988-12-31 $1.87 Billion +18.68%
1987-12-31 $1.57 Billion -18.13%
1986-12-31 $1.92 Billion +10.09%
1985-12-31 $1.74 Billion --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Kimberly-Clark Corporation's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.

Equity Composition Insights

  • Retained earnings have grown by 443.8% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings $9.26 Billion 1102.02%
Common Stock $473.00 Million 56.31%
Other Comprehensive Income $-3.77 Billion -448.33%
Total Equity $840.00 Million 100.00%

Kimberly-Clark Corporation Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Kimberly-Clark Corporation ranked by their market capitalization.

Equity Growth Attribution

This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Kimberly-Clark Corporation's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 915,000,000 to 840,000,000, a change of -75,000,000 (-8.2%).
  • Net income of 2,545,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 1,628,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 1,000,000,000 reduced equity.
  • Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 184,000,000.
  • Other factors increased equity by 192,000,000.

Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income $2.54 Billion +302.98%
Dividends Paid $1.63 Billion -193.81%
Share Repurchases $1.00 Billion -119.05%
Other Comprehensive Income $-184.00 Million -21.9%
Other Changes $192.00 Million +22.86%
Total Change $- -8.20%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Kimberly-Clark Corporation's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.

Valuation Insights

  • Current price-to-book ratio: 41.31x
  • The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
  • The price-to-book ratio has increased from 21.60x to 41.31x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1985-12-31 $4.77 $102.96 x
1986-12-31 $5.27 $102.96 x
1987-12-31 $4.54 $102.96 x
1988-12-31 $5.81 $102.96 x
1989-12-31 $6.50 $102.96 x
1990-12-31 $7.06 $102.96 x
1991-12-31 $7.88 $102.96 x
1992-12-31 $6.82 $102.96 x
1993-12-31 $7.65 $102.96 x
1994-12-31 $7.84 $102.96 x
1995-12-31 $6.60 $102.96 x
1996-12-31 $7.85 $102.96 x
1997-12-31 $7.37 $102.96 x
1998-12-31 $6.64 $102.96 x
1999-12-31 $9.43 $102.96 x
2000-12-31 $10.60 $102.96 x
2001-12-31 $10.59 $102.96 x
2002-12-31 $10.86 $102.96 x
2003-12-31 $13.30 $102.96 x
2004-12-31 $13.29 $102.96 x
2005-12-31 $11.62 $102.96 x
2006-12-31 $13.22 $102.96 x
2007-12-31 $11.72 $102.96 x
2008-12-31 $9.26 $102.96 x
2009-12-31 $12.97 $102.96 x
2010-12-31 $14.97 $102.96 x
2011-12-31 $13.87 $102.96 x
2012-12-31 $13.35 $102.96 x
2013-12-31 $12.54 $102.96 x
2014-12-31 $1.93 $102.96 x
2015-12-31 $-0.48 $102.96 x
2016-12-31 $-0.28 $102.96 x
2017-12-31 $1.77 $102.96 x
2018-12-31 $-0.82 $102.96 x
2019-12-31 $-0.10 $102.96 x
2020-12-31 $1.83 $102.96 x
2021-12-31 $1.52 $102.96 x
2022-12-31 $1.62 $102.96 x
2023-12-31 $2.70 $102.96 x
2024-12-31 $2.49 $102.96 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Kimberly-Clark Corporation utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.

Capital Efficiency Insights

  • Current Return on Equity (ROE): 302.98%
  • The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 12.69%
  • • Asset Turnover: 1.21x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 19.70x
  • Recent ROE (302.98%) is above the historical average (72.17%), indicating improving capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1985 15.32% 6.56% 1.16x 2.01x $92.71 Million
1986 14.03% 6.26% 1.17x 1.91x $77.41 Million
1987 20.69% 6.66% 1.26x 2.47x $168.01 Million
1988 20.29% 7.02% 1.26x 2.29x $192.04 Million
1989 20.32% 7.39% 1.16x 2.36x $215.22 Million
1990 19.12% 6.74% 1.21x 2.34x $206.13 Million
1991 20.17% 7.50% 1.20x 2.24x $256.33 Million
1992 6.16% 1.90% 1.18x 2.75x $-84.11 Million
1993 20.79% 7.33% 1.09x 2.60x $265.18 Million
1994 20.61% 7.27% 1.10x 2.59x $275.52 Million
1995 0.91% 0.24% 1.21x 3.13x $-331.84 Million
1996 31.31% 10.68% 1.11x 2.64x $955.49 Million
1997 21.85% 7.19% 1.11x 2.73x $488.97 Million
1998 29.99% 9.48% 1.07x 2.96x $777.08 Million
1999 32.75% 12.82% 1.01x 2.52x $1.16 Billion
2000 31.22% 12.88% 0.97x 2.51x $1.22 Billion
2001 28.51% 11.08% 0.97x 2.66x $1.05 Billion
2002 29.64% 12.34% 0.87x 2.76x $1.11 Billion
2003 25.04% 11.81% 0.86x 2.48x $1.02 Billion
2004 27.15% 11.94% 0.89x 2.57x $1.14 Billion
2005 28.22% 9.86% 0.98x 2.93x $1.01 Billion
2006 24.59% 8.95% 0.98x 2.80x $889.76 Million
2007 34.90% 9.98% 0.99x 3.53x $1.30 Billion
2008 43.58% 8.70% 1.07x 4.66x $1.30 Billion
2009 34.85% 9.86% 1.00x 3.55x $1.34 Billion
2010 29.72% 9.33% 0.99x 3.20x $1.22 Billion
2011 28.78% 7.63% 1.08x 3.50x $1.04 Billion
2012 33.10% 8.31% 1.06x 3.76x $1.22 Billion
2013 44.11% 10.13% 1.12x 3.90x $1.66 Billion
2014 209.33% 7.74% 1.27x 21.30x $1.45 Billion
2015 0.00% 5.45% 1.25x 0.00x $1.03 Billion
2016 0.00% 11.90% 1.25x 0.00x $2.18 Billion
2017 362.16% 12.48% 1.21x 24.09x $2.22 Billion
2018 0.00% 7.63% 1.27x 0.00x $1.44 Billion
2019 0.00% 11.69% 1.21x 0.00x $2.16 Billion
2020 375.72% 12.29% 1.09x 27.99x $2.29 Billion
2021 352.92% 9.33% 1.09x 34.70x $1.76 Billion
2022 353.56% 9.59% 1.12x 32.85x $1.88 Billion
2023 192.57% 8.62% 1.18x 18.96x $1.67 Billion
2024 302.98% 12.69% 1.21x 19.70x $2.46 Billion

Industry Comparison

This section compares Kimberly-Clark Corporation's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Household & Personal Products industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Household & Personal Products
  • Average net assets among peers: $1,833,853,398
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 27.58%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) $1.33 Billion 15.32% 11.68x $34.04 Billion
Acme United Corporation (ACU) $19.90 Million 2.51% 0.55x $132.86 Million
Beiersdorf Aktiengesellschaft (BDRFF) $3.02 Billion 8.59% 0.75x $11.93 Billion
Science to Consumers Inc (BEUT) $-3.05K 0.00% 0.00x $1.09K
Société BIC SA (BICEY) $1.70 Billion 16.88% 0.41x $566.61 Million
Blue Moon Group Holdings Limited (BLUMY) $12.35 Billion 8.22% 0.18x $1.01 Billion
Bemax Inc (BMXC) $-244.86K 0.00% 0.00x $3.63K
Bruush Oral Care Inc. (BRSHF) $-216.93K 0.00% 0.00x $335.48
Park Ha Biological Technology Co., Ltd. (BYAH) $-578.18K 0.00% 0.00x $11.97 Million
Church & Dwight Company Inc (CHD) $284.43 Million 16.52% 2.34x $22.97 Billion
Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) $971.00 Million 223.07% 14.49x $67.85 Billion