Kimberly-Clark (CHIX:KMYD) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of Mar. 2026)


CHIX:KMYD Kimberly-Clark Corp CHIX:KMYD
56 GF Score
Price €90.47
GF Value €108.12
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kimberly-Clark Dividend Payout Ratio?

Kimberly-Clark CHIX:KMYD 56 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. 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 998 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kimberly-Clark ranks worse than 81.16% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Kimberly-Clark's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Kimberly-Clark Corp is 0.83, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kimberly-Clark's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kimberly-Clark was 0.82. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 0.65.

CHIX:KMYd's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 0.43
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.

As of today (2026-06-24), the Dividend Yield % of Kimberly-Clark is 1.23%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kimberly-Clark was 5.28%. The lowest was 1.23%. And the median was 3.39%.

Kimberly-Clark's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.00.

During the past 12 months, Kimberly-Clark's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kimberly-Clark was 28.00% per year. The lowest was 2.30% per year. And the median was 5.00% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.


Kimberly-Clark (CHIX:KMYd) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.


Kimberly-Clark Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


Kimberly-Clark Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kimberly-Clark's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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CHIX:KMYD vs EL, KVUE, CHD: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kimberly-Clark's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kimberly-Clark's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kimberly-Clark's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Kimberly-Clark Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Kimberly-Clark's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0/ 5.226
=0.00

Kimberly-Clark's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0/ 1.384
=0.00

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 mean?
Kimberly-Clark (CHIX:KMYD) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kimberly-Clark and its competitors. Over the past decade, Kimberly-Clark's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 0.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #810 out of 998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 81.2%.
Is Kimberly-Clark's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Kimberly-Clark's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 0.82. Based on the distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #810 out of 998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EL and KVUE?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #810 out of 998 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Kimberly-Clark in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Historically, Kimberly-Clark's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 0.82 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.43, based on 998 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kimberly-Clark and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kimberly-Clark's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kimberly-Clark (CHIX:KMYD), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
  • GF Value™: €108.12 vs. price of €90.47 (16.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs

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.


Kimberly-Clark Business Description

Address P.O. Box 619100, Dallas, TX, USA, 75261-9100
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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