KCDMF (Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.99 (As of Mar. 2026) — 16% Below Median

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KCDMF Kimberly - Clark de Mexico SAB de CV KCDMF
89 GF Score
Price $2.17
GF Value $2.06
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA?

Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV KCDMF 89 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.99 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 2.38. GuruFocus rates KCDMF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.06 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,548 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV ranks worse than 50.32% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $95 Mil. Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,641 Mil. Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $874 Mil. Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.99.

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

KCDMF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.45   Med: 2.38   Max: 2.95
Current: 2.09

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV was 2.95. The lowest was 1.45. And the median was 2.38.

KCDMF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
50.32% of 1548 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.055 vs KCDMF: 2.09

Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV  (OTCPK:KCDMF) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.

According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.


Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.

Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.77 2.95 1.95 1.74 1.45

Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.51 1.48 1.57 1.40 1.99

KCDMF vs PG, CL, KVUE: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 de MexicoB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(96.929 + 1089.298) / 819.907
=1.45

Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(95.479 + 1640.71) / 873.556
=1.99

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data, the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.99 mean?
Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV (KCDMF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.99 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV. This is 16% below median its historical median of 2.38. Over the past decade, Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.45 to 2.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV ranks #779 out of 1548 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.99 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 2.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.45 to a high of 2.95. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.06. Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV's value of 1.99 is 3.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV ranks #779 out of 1548 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV ranks #779 out of 1548 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.06. Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV's value of 1.99 is 3.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.45 to 2.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.38 vs. the industry median of 2.06, Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV has consistently been below 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.06, based on 1,548 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.99 is 3.2% below 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.99, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 2.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV (KCDMF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.06, compared to a current price of $2.17 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.99, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 2.38 and 3.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.06. Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 89/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV (KCDMF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.99 as of Mar. 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 de MexicoB de CV (KCDMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.17 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.06. GuruFocus considers Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KCDMF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.99 (16% below median its 10-year median of 2.38)
  • GF Value™: $2.06 vs. price of $2.17 (5.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100
  • Industry Position: 3.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#779 of 1548)

No single metric tells the full story. See the KCDMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV Business Description

Address No. 8 Jaime Balmes, 9th floor, Los Morales Polanco, Mexico City, MEX, 11510
Kimberly - Clark de Mexico SAB de CV manufactures and sells s a wide selection of paper-based products: napkins, kitchen towels, disposable diapers, feminine-care pads, bathroom tissue, facial tissue, and hand towels, among others. The company's business lines comprise: babies and infants, household products, feminine-care products, personal care, and healthcare. Its brand portfolio includes Kleenex, Sanitas, Kimlark, Petalo, Cottonelle, Depend, and Kotex. The company serves the local market, Mexico, but also the United States, Asia, and Central and South America.
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