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.

Operating Profit Margin
since 2005

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Calculation

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

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Operating profit margin = 100 × Operating profit1 ÷ 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 exhibits several notable trends in operating profit, net sales, and operating profit margin over the analyzed period.

Operating Profit
Operating profit experienced fluctuations throughout the years. It initially declined from 2311 million USD in 2005 to 2102 million USD in 2006, then rose to a peak of 2825 million USD in 2009. A decline followed in 2011 to 2442 million USD before recovering again to higher values, reaching another peak at 3317 million USD in 2016. After a drop in 2018 to 2229 million USD, operating profit improved once more to 3244 million USD by 2020. This pattern indicates variability in operating effectiveness, with notable peaks around 2009 and the mid-2010s, and troughs near 2006 and 2018.
Net Sales
Net sales presented a general upward trajectory from 15,903 million USD in 2005 to a peak near 21,152 million USD in 2013. Following this peak, net sales declined gradually, falling to approximately 18,202 million USD in 2016. From 2017 onwards, net sales remained relatively stable, fluctuating slightly around 18,000 to 19,000 million USD by 2020. This progression suggests an initial growth phase followed by a plateau and slight contraction in sales volumes.
Operating Profit Margin
The operating profit margin showed variation aligning with operating profit and sales trends. After starting at 14.53% in 2005, it dropped to a low near 11.71% in 2011. Subsequently, there was a marked improvement in margin, peaking twice above 18% in 2016 and 2017, reflecting increased operational efficiency or cost control during those years. Margins then decreased again to around 12% in 2018, before rebounding to nearly 17% by 2020. This fluctuating margin illustrates changes in profitability relative to sales over time, with periods of strengthened margin performance alternating with declines.

In summary, the data reveals a company experiencing cyclical variations in profitability and sales, with periods of growth in operating profit and efficiency offset by intervals of contraction. Stability in net sales after 2013 contrasts with volatility in operating profits and margins, indicating shifts in cost management or business dynamics impacting the overall financial outcomes.

Comparison to Competitors

Kimberly-Clark Corp., operating 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).