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
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.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Intact Financial Corporation
PINK:IFCZF
|
$34.07 Billion |
|
Hoya Corp
PINK:HOCPY
|
$34.14 Billion |
|
Diamondback Energy Inc
NASDAQ:FANG
|
$34.14 Billion |
|
DSV Panalpina A/S
PINK:DSDVF
|
$34.15 Billion |
|
Nutrien Ltd
NYSE:NTR
|
$34.02 Billion |
|
Bank Rakyat
PINK:BKRKY
|
$33.93 Billion |
|
Medline Inc. Class A Common Stock
NASDAQ:MDLN
|
$33.89 Billion |
|
Orix Corp Ads
NYSE:IX
|
$33.82 Billion |
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 |