Kimberly-Clark Corp. (KMB)
Current Ratio
since 2005
Difficulty: Beginner
Calculation
Kimberly-Clark Corp., current ratio, long-term trends, calculation
| Current ratio | = | Current assets1 | ÷ | Current liabilities1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.77 | = | 5,041 | ÷ | 6,536 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.89 | = | 5,211 | ÷ | 5,858 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.87 | = | 5,115 | ÷ | 5,846 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.85 | = | 5,426 | ÷ | 6,349 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.89 | = | 5,559 | ÷ | 6,226 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.12 | = | 6,550 | ÷ | 5,848 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.08 | = | 6,589 | ÷ | 6,091 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.16 | = | 6,283 | ÷ | 5,397 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.19 | = | 6,328 | ÷ | 5,338 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.19 | = | 5,864 | ÷ | 4,923 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.22 | = | 5,813 | ÷ | 4,752 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 1.24 | = | 6,097 | ÷ | 4,929 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 1.05 | = | 5,270 | ÷ | 5,016 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 1.03 | = | 4,783 | ÷ | 4,643 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-07), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-11), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-14), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-29), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2006-02-23).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Kimberly-Clark Corp., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Kimberly-Clark Corp. | Colgate-Palmolive Co. | Estée Lauder Cos. Inc. | Nike Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.77 | 1.14 | 1.86 | 2.51 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.89 | 1.36 | 1.76 | 2.93 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.87 | 1.31 | 1.58 | 2.80 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.85 | 1.24 | 2.09 | 2.52 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.89 | 1.23 | 2.35 | 2.72 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.12 | 1.08 | 2.22 | 3.47 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.08 | 1.22 | 1.81 | 2.98 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.16 | 1.18 | 1.90 | 2.85 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.19 | 1.00 | 1.99 | 3.26 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.19 | 1.06 | 2.00 | 2.97 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.22 | 1.26 | 1.64 | 2.66 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 1.24 | 1.14 | 1.49 | 3.13 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 1.05 | 0.95 | 1.51 | 2.81 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 1.03 | 1.01 | 1.54 | 3.18 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-07), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-11), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-14), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-29), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2006-02-23).
Comparison to Sector (Personal Goods)
Kimberly-Clark Corp., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to sector (personal goods)
| Kimberly-Clark Corp. | Personal Goods | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.77 | 1.57 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.89 | 1.76 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.87 | 1.67 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.85 | 1.65 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.89 | 1.68 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.12 | 1.81 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.08 | 1.68 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.16 | 1.71 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.19 | 1.72 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.19 | 1.68 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.22 | 1.66 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 1.24 | 1.65 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 1.05 | 1.44 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 1.03 | 1.49 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-07), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-11), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-14), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-29), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2006-02-23).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Goods)
Kimberly-Clark Corp., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer goods)
| Kimberly-Clark Corp. | Consumer Goods | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.77 | 0.98 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.89 | 1.10 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.87 | 1.09 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.85 | 1.17 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.89 | 1.01 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.12 | 1.04 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.08 | 1.03 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.16 | 1.09 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.19 | 1.08 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.19 | 1.10 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.22 | 0.97 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 1.24 | 1.01 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 1.05 | 1.06 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 1.03 | 0.97 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-07), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-11), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-14), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-29), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2006-02-23).