Debt to Equity
since 2005
Beginner level
Calculation
Kimberly-Clark Corp., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
| Debt to equity | = | Total debt1 | ÷ | Total Kimberly-Clark Corporation stockholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | — | = | 7,747 | ÷ | (33) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | — | = | 7,455 | ÷ | (287) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 11.80 | = | 7,425 | ÷ | 629 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | — | = | 7,572 | ÷ | (102) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | — | = | 7,775 | ÷ | (174) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 9.54 | = | 6,956 | ÷ | 729 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.19 | = | 5,761 | ÷ | 4,856 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.24 | = | 6,185 | ÷ | 4,985 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.17 | = | 6,132 | ÷ | 5,249 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.92 | = | 5,464 | ÷ | 5,917 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.00 | = | 5,402 | ÷ | 5,406 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.54 | = | 5,965 | ÷ | 3,878 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 1.05 | = | 5,492 | ÷ | 5,224 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.59 | = | 3,602 | ÷ | 6,097 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.69 | = | 3,817 | ÷ | 5,558 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-13), 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., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Kimberly-Clark Corp. | Colgate-Palmolive Co. | Estée Lauder Cos. Inc. | Nike Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | — | 67.07 | 0.78 | 0.38 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | — | — | 0.76 | 0.39 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 11.80 | — | 0.81 | 0.31 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | — | — | 0.63 | 0.17 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | — | — | 0.45 | 0.10 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 9.54 | 5.37 | 0.35 | 0.13 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.19 | 2.45 | 0.41 | 0.12 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.24 | 2.39 | 0.47 | 0.04 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.17 | 2.03 | 0.46 | 0.07 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.92 | 1.28 | 0.63 | 0.06 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.00 | 1.02 | 0.87 | 0.09 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.54 | 1.97 | 0.72 | 0.08 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 1.05 | 1.54 | 0.91 | 0.08 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.59 | 2.60 | 0.32 | 0.11 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.69 | 2.55 | 0.42 | 0.14 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-13), 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., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to sector (personal goods)
| Kimberly-Clark Corp. | Personal Goods | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | — | 1.66 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | — | 1.50 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 11.80 | 1.23 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | — | 1.19 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | — | 1.09 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 9.54 | 0.96 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.19 | 0.65 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.24 | 0.65 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.17 | 0.64 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.92 | 0.53 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.00 | 0.57 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.54 | 0.76 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 1.05 | 0.68 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.59 | 0.55 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.69 | 0.61 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-13), 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., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer goods)
| Kimberly-Clark Corp. | Consumer Goods | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | — | 1.53 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | — | 1.51 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 11.80 | 1.40 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | — | 1.29 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | — | 1.15 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 9.54 | 1.20 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.19 | 0.94 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.24 | 0.81 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.17 | 0.76 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.92 | 0.70 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.00 | 0.67 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.54 | 0.65 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 1.05 | 0.55 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.59 | 0.46 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.69 | 0.61 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-13), 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).