Kimberly-ClarkCHIX:KMYD 56 Gross Margin % is 36.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 35.77. GuruFocus rates CHIX:KMYD with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €108.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kimberly-Clark ranks better than 69.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kimberly-Clark's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:KMYd'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.28 Med: 35.77 Max: 37.42
Current: 35.93
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kimberly-Clark was 37.42%. The lowest was 30.28%. And the median was 35.77%.
CHIX:KMYd's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 69.66% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs CHIX:KMYd: 35.93
Kimberly-Clark had a gross margin of 36.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kimberly-Clark was 2.30% per year.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Kimberly-Clark had a gross margin of 36.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Kimberly-Clark Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kimberly-Clark Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kimberly-Clark's Gross Margin % 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.
CHIX:KMYD vs EL, KVUE, CHD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kimberly-Clark's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kimberly-Clark's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kimberly-Clark's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Kimberly-Clark (CHIX:KMYD) has a Gross Margin % of 36.85% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kimberly-Clark and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 35.77. Over the past decade, Kimberly-Clark's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.28 to 37.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #577 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 30.3%.
Is Kimberly-Clark's Gross Margin % too high?
Kimberly-Clark's current Gross Margin % of 36.85% is near median its 10-year median of 35.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.28 to a high of 37.42. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Kimberly-Clark's value of 36.85% is 39.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #577 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kimberly-Clark has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimberly-Clark's Gross Margin % compare to EL and KVUE?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #577 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Kimberly-Clark in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Kimberly-Clark's value of 36.85% is 39.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Kimberly-Clark's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.28 to 37.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.77 vs. the industry median of 26.37, 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 Gross Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,902 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kimberly-Clark's current Gross Margin % of 36.85% is 39.7% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kimberly-Clark and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kimberly-Clark's current Gross Margin % is 36.85%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 35.77. 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 (CHIX:KMYD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €108.12, compared to a current price of €90.47 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.85%, which is near median its 10-year median of 35.77 and 39.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Kimberly-Clark's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kimberly-Clark (CHIX:KMYD), the current Gross Margin % is 36.85% 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 (CHIX:KMYD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimberly-Clark stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €90.47 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €108.12.
GuruFocus considers Kimberly-Clark to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:KMYD:
Gross Margin %: 36.85% (near median its 10-year median of 35.77)
GF Value™: €108.12 vs. price of €90.47 (16.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#577 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:KMYD 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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