Balance Sheet: Assets

The balance sheet provides creditors, investors, and analysts with information on company resources (assets) and its sources of capital (its equity and liabilities). It normally also provides information about the future earnings capacity of a company assets as well as an indication of cash flows that may come from receivables and inventories.

Assets are resources controlled by the company as a result of past events and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the entity.

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Kimberly-Clark Corp., consolidated balance sheet: assets

US$ in millions

		Dec 31, 2020		Dec 31, 2019		Dec 31, 2018		Dec 31, 2017		Dec 31, 2016
	Cash and cash equivalents
	Accounts receivable, net
	Inventories
	Other current assets
	Current assets
	Property, plant and equipment, net
	Investments in equity companies
	Goodwill
	Other intangible assets, net
	Other assets
	Noncurrent assets
	Total assets

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31).

Cash and cash equivalents: A clear downward trend is observed from 2016 to 2020, with balances decreasing consistently from $923 million in 2016 to $303 million in 2020. This decline may indicate increased cash outflows or investments over the period.
Accounts receivable, net: Values demonstrate relative stability, fluctuating slightly without a distinct long-term trend. The amount peaked at $2,315 million in 2017, followed by minor declines and recoveries, ending at $2,235 million in 2020, suggesting steady credit sales and collection practices.
Inventories: There is a modest increase in inventory levels from $1,679 million in 2016 to $1,903 million in 2020, indicating either accumulation of stock or preparation for anticipated sales growth. The inventory peaked in 2018 but was generally stable around $1,800 million.
Other current assets: Other current assets rose substantially over the period, more than doubling from $337 million in 2016 to $733 million in 2020. This suggests an increase in assets such as prepaid expenses or short-term receivables.
Current assets: Overall current assets remained relatively stable with slight fluctuations, ranging between $5,041 million and $5,211 million from 2016 to 2017, ending moderately higher at $5,174 million in 2020, despite the reduction in cash balances.
Property, plant and equipment, net: Values indicate a generally upward trend, growing from $7,169 million in 2016 to $8,042 million in 2020. This increase reflects continued investments or acquisitions in fixed assets.
Investments in equity companies: The amount remained fairly stable with some fluctuations, decreasing from $257 million in 2016 to $224 million in 2018, then rising to $300 million in 2020. This pattern suggests active portfolio management or varying equity stakes.
Goodwill: Goodwill remained fairly steady around $1,480 million with small oscillations until 2019, then increased significantly to $1,895 million in 2020. The sharp rise indicates acquisitions or business combinations completed during that year.
Other intangible assets, net: Data is missing for earlier years, but a notable increase is observed from $29 million in 2019 to $832 million in 2020, signaling recognition of new intangible assets, possibly related to recent acquisitions or revaluations.
Other assets: This category experienced a pronounced increase from $581 million in 2016 to $1,280 million in 2020, indicating substantial growth in long-term investments or miscellaneous asset accounts.
Noncurrent assets: The noncurrent assets generally increased from $9,487 million in 2016 to $12,349 million in 2020. The upward trend reflects growth in physical and intangible assets combined.
Total assets: Total assets fluctuated but showed a clear growth trajectory, moving from $14,602 million in 2016 to $17,523 million in 2020. This growth highlights overall expansion of the asset base during the period under review.

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