Kimberly-ClarkKMB +2.89%66 Net Margin % is 15.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 11.77. GuruFocus rates KMB with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $124.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kimberly-Clark ranks better than 86.17% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Kimberly-Clark's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $665 Mil. Kimberly-Clark's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,163 Mil. Therefore, Kimberly-Clark's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.97%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kimberly-Clark's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KMB'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.63 Med: 11.77 Max: 15.14
Current: 12.8
KMB's Net Margin % is ranked better than 86.17% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.51
vs KMB: 12.80
Kimberly-Clark (NAS:KMB) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Kimberly-Clark Net Margin % Related Terms
Kimberly-Clark Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kimberly-Clark's Net 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.
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kimberly-Clark's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kimberly-Clark's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kimberly-Clark's Net 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.
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) has a Net Margin % of 15.97% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kimberly-Clark and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 11.77. Over the past decade, Kimberly-Clark's Net Margin % has ranged from 7.63 to 15.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #270 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Kimberly-Clark's Net Margin % too high?
Kimberly-Clark's current Net Margin % of 15.97% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 11.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.63 to a high of 15.14. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. Kimberly-Clark's value of 15.97% is 355% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #270 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kimberly-Clark has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimberly-Clark's Net Margin % compare to EL and KVUE?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #270 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This places Kimberly-Clark in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. Kimberly-Clark's value of 15.97% is 355% above this benchmark. Historically, Kimberly-Clark's own Net Margin % has ranged from 7.63 to 15.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.77 vs. the industry median of 3.51, 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 Net Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.51, based on 1,952 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kimberly-Clark's current Net Margin % of 15.97% is 355% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kimberly-Clark and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kimberly-Clark's current Net Margin % is 15.97%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 11.77. 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 (KMB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $124.40, compared to a current price of $106.95 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 15.97%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 11.77 and 355% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.51. Kimberly-Clark's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kimberly-Clark (KMB), the current Net Margin % is 15.97% 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 $106.95 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of $124.40.
GuruFocus considers Kimberly-Clark to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KMB:
Net Margin %: 15.97% (36% above median its 10-year median of 11.77)
GF Value™: $124.40 vs. price of $106.95 (14% below fair value)
Industry Position: 355% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#270 of 1952)
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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