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Kimberly-ClarkKMB -2.77%72 Days Sales Outstanding is 42.03 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 40.76. GuruFocus rates KMB with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $123.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,948 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kimberly-Clark ranks worse than 55.75% on this metric.
Kimberly-Clark's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,930 Mil. Kimberly-Clark's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $4,189 Mil.
Hence, Kimberly-Clark's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 42.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kimberly-Clark's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
KMB'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.09 Med: 40.76 Max: 44.9
Current: 42.36
During the past 13 years, Kimberly-Clark's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 44.90. The lowest was 38.09. And the median was 40.76.
KMB's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 55.75% of 1948
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 38.64
vs KMB: 42.36
Kimberly-Clark's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (45.84) to Jun. 2026 (42.03).
Kimberly-Clark (NAS:KMB) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Kimberly-Clark Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Kimberly-Clark Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kimberly-Clark's Days Sales Outstanding can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
KMB vs KVUE, EL, CHD: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kimberly-Clark's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Kimberly-Clark Days Sales Outstanding vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kimberly-Clark's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kimberly-Clark's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 42.03 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Kimberly-Clark and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.76. Over the past decade, Kimberly-Clark's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 38.09 to 44.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #1086 out of 1948 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 55.7%.
Is Kimberly-Clark's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Kimberly-Clark's current Days Sales Outstanding of 42.03 is near median its 10-year median of 40.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.09 to a high of 44.90. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.64. Kimberly-Clark's value of 42.03 is 8.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #1086 out of 1948 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kimberly-Clark has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimberly-Clark's Days Sales Outstanding compare to KVUE and EL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #1086 out of 1948 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Kimberly-Clark in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.64. Kimberly-Clark's value of 42.03 is 8.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Kimberly-Clark's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 38.09 to 44.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.76 vs. the industry median of 38.64, Kimberly-Clark has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Sales Outstanding for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 38.64, based on 1,948 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kimberly-Clark's current Days Sales Outstanding of 42.03 is 8.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Kimberly-Clark and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kimberly-Clark's current Days Sales Outstanding is 42.03, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kimberly-Clark stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimberly-Clark (KMB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $123.77, compared to a current price of $104.96 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 42.03, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.76 and 8.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 38.64. Kimberly-Clark's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kimberly-Clark (KMB), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 42.03 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimberly-Clark stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $104.96 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $123.77.
GuruFocus considers Kimberly-Clark to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KMB:
Days Sales Outstanding: 42.03 (near median its 10-year median of 40.76)
GF Value™: $123.77 vs. price of $104.96 (15.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1086 of 1948)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KMB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
With more than half of its sales from personal care and another third from consumer tissue products, Kimberly-Clark is a leading manufacturer in the tissue and hygiene realm. Its brand mix includes Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, Depend, Kleenex, and Cottonelle. The firm also operates in the professional segment, partnering with businesses to provide workplace safety and sanitation solutions. Kimberly-Clark generates just over half its sales in North America and more than 10% in Europe, with the rest primarily concentrated in Asia and Latin America. It is slated to add Kenvue's consumer health portfolio to its mix in the second half of calendar year 2026.
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