Stock Analysis on Net

Kimberly-Clark Corp. (NYSE:KMB)

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since April 23, 2021.

Current Ratio
since 2005

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Calculation

Kimberly-Clark Corp., current ratio, long-term trends, calculation

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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), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).

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Current Assets
The current assets demonstrated a general upward trend from 2005 to 2013, increasing from 4,783 million USD in 2005 to a peak of 6,589 million USD in 2012. After reaching this peak, current assets fluctuated with a gradual decline and stabilized around the 5,000 million USD range from 2013 to 2020, ending at 5,174 million USD in 2020.
Current Liabilities
Current liabilities showed a mostly increasing pattern over the entire period. Starting at 4,643 million USD in 2005, liabilities increased steadily, with notable growth from 2011 onward. The highest amount was recorded in 2019 at 6,919 million USD. A slight decline was observed in 2020, with liabilities decreasing to 6,443 million USD.
Current Ratio
The current ratio fluctuated considerably across the years. From a relatively stable level slightly above 1.0 in 2005–2007 (1.03 to 1.24), it maintained ratios above 1.0 until 2012. However, starting in 2013, the ratio fell below 1.0, indicating that current liabilities exceeded current assets during these years. The lowest points were reached in 2018 (0.77) and 2019 (0.73). By 2020, a minor recovery was observed to 0.80 but still remained below 1.0, suggesting potential liquidity concerns in later years.
Overall Insights
The data reveals an initial period of growth in current assets accompanied by stable or slightly growing liabilities, which supported a healthy current ratio above 1.0 until 2012. Post-2012, liabilities increased at a faster pace than assets, driving the current ratio below 1.0, highlighting a reduced short-term liquidity position. The trends suggest a tightening liquidity environment in the latter years, with potential implications for working capital management and short-term financial stability.

Comparison to Competitors

Kimberly-Clark Corp., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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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), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).


Comparison to Industry (Consumer Staples)

Kimberly-Clark Corp., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)

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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), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).