Stock Analysis on Net
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.

Net Profit Margin
since 2005

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Calculation

Kimberly-Clark Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, calculation

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Net profit margin = 100 × Net income attributable to Kimberly-Clark Corporation1 ÷ Net sales1
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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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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

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Kimberly-Clark Corp. Procter & Gamble Co.
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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., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)

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Kimberly-Clark Corp. 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).