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Kimberly-ClarkKMB +1.33%70 Debt-to-Equity is 3.94 as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 11.80. GuruFocus rates KMB with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $124.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kimberly-Clark ranks worse than 97.13% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kimberly-Clark's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KMB'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -238.7 Med: 11.8 Max: 78.66
Current: 3.94
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kimberly-Clark was 78.66. The lowest was -238.70. And the median was 11.80.
KMB's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 97.13% of 1745
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs KMB: 3.94
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Kimberly-Clark Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Kimberly-Clark Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kimberly-Clark's Debt-to-Equity 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.
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kimberly-Clark's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kimberly-Clark's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kimberly-Clark's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 Debt-to-Equity of 3.94 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kimberly-Clark and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 11.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #1695 out of 1745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 97.1%.
Is Kimberly-Clark's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kimberly-Clark's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.94 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 11.80. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Kimberly-Clark's value of 3.94 is 861% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #1695 out of 1745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kimberly-Clark has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimberly-Clark's Debt-to-Equity compare to KVUE and EL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #1695 out of 1745 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Kimberly-Clark in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Kimberly-Clark's value of 3.94 is 861% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.80 vs. the industry median of 0.41, 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.41, based on 1,745 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kimberly-Clark's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.94 is 861% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kimberly-Clark and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kimberly-Clark's current Debt-to-Equity is 3.94, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 11.80. 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 $124.73, compared to a current price of $111.16 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 3.94, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 11.80 and 861% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Kimberly-Clark's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kimberly-Clark (KMB), the current Debt-to-Equity is 3.94 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 (KMB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimberly-Clark stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $111.16 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $124.73.
GuruFocus considers Kimberly-Clark to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KMB:
Debt-to-Equity: 3.94 (67% below median its 10-year median of 11.80)
GF Value™: $124.73 vs. price of $111.16 (10.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 861% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1695 of 1745)
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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