Net Profit Margin
since 2005
Calculation
Kimberly-Clark Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Net profit margin | = | 100 | × | Net income attributable to Kimberly-Clark Corporation1 | ÷ | Net sales1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2020 | 12.29% | = | 100 | × | 2,352) | ÷ | 19,140) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 11.69% | = | 100 | × | 2,157) | ÷ | 18,450) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 7.63% | = | 100 | × | 1,410) | ÷ | 18,486) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 12.48% | = | 100 | × | 2,278) | ÷ | 18,259) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 11.90% | = | 100 | × | 2,166) | ÷ | 18,202) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 5.45% | = | 100 | × | 1,013) | ÷ | 18,591) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 7.74% | = | 100 | × | 1,526) | ÷ | 19,724) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 10.13% | = | 100 | × | 2,142) | ÷ | 21,152) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 8.31% | = | 100 | × | 1,750) | ÷ | 21,063) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.63% | = | 100 | × | 1,591) | ÷ | 20,846) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 9.33% | = | 100 | × | 1,843) | ÷ | 19,746) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 9.86% | = | 100 | × | 1,884) | ÷ | 19,115) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 8.70% | = | 100 | × | 1,690) | ÷ | 19,415) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 9.98% | = | 100 | × | 1,823) | ÷ | 18,266) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.95% | = | 100 | × | 1,500) | ÷ | 16,747) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 9.86% | = | 100 | × | 1,568) | ÷ | 15,903) |
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).
1 US$ in millions
The financial data reveals several key trends in profitability and sales over the period analyzed.
- Net Income
- The net income shows fluctuations throughout the years. Starting at 1,568 million USD in 2005, it increased to a peak of 2,278 million USD in 2017, followed by a dip to 1,410 million USD in 2018. Subsequently, net income recovered and reached a high of 2,352 million USD by 2020. Although there are oscillations, the overall trend reflects growth in net income over the 16-year period.
- Net Sales
- Net sales generally increased from 15,903 million USD in 2005 to a peak of 21,152 million USD in 2013. After 2013, there was a gradual decline, with sales dropping to 18,202 million USD by 2016. Following this period, sales stabilized around 18,000 to 19,000 million USD, and a slight increase is seen again in 2020 reaching 19,140 million USD. This pattern suggests an initial expansion followed by a phase of contraction and stabilization in sales figures.
- Net Profit Margin
- The net profit margin experienced notable variability. Margins were relatively stable around 9–10% during the earlier years, with a low of 7.63% appearing in 2011 and 2018. The highest margin recorded was 12.48% in 2017. A sharp drop is evident in 2014, with margins falling to 5.45%, followed by a strong rebound in 2016 and 2017, indicating periods of fluctuating profitability relative to sales. The margin recovered and remained elevated in the final years, with 12.29% in 2020.
Overall, the trends reflect that despite fluctuations in sales and profit margins, the company managed to increase its net income over the longer term, while net sales showed a peak and subsequent stabilization. Profitability, as represented by net profit margin, demonstrated volatility but ended on a strong note toward the end of the period assessed.
Comparison to Competitors
Kimberly-Clark Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Kimberly-Clark Corp. | Procter & Gamble Co. | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2020 | 12.29% | 18.36% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 11.69% | 5.76% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 7.63% | 14.59% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 12.48% | 23.56% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 11.90% | 16.09% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 5.45% | 9.22% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 7.74% | 14.02% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 10.13% | 13.44% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 8.31% | 12.85% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.63% | 14.29% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 9.33% | 16.13% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 9.86% | 17.00% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 8.70% | 14.46% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 9.98% | 13.52% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.95% | 12.73% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 9.86% | 12.79% |
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., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Kimberly-Clark Corp. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2020 | 12.29% | 6.22% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 11.69% | 4.62% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 7.63% | 6.05% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 12.48% | 5.52% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 11.90% | 5.88% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 5.45% | 5.62% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 7.74% | 6.00% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 10.13% | 6.75% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 8.31% | 6.65% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.63% | 6.99% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 9.33% | 7.59% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 9.86% | 6.93% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 8.70% | 6.75% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 9.98% | 6.11% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.95% | 6.35% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 9.86% | 6.29% |
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).