Kimberly-ClarkCHIX:KMYD 56 Pretax Margin % is 16.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 13.42. 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 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kimberly-Clark ranks better than 80.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kimberly-Clark's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:KMYd'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.37 Med: 13.42 Max: 16.45
Current: 13.17
CHIX:KMYd's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 80.07% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.67
vs CHIX:KMYd: 13.17
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Kimberly-Clark Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Kimberly-Clark Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kimberly-Clark's Pretax 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: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kimberly-Clark's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kimberly-Clark's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kimberly-Clark's Pretax 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 (CHIX:KMYD) has a Pretax Margin % of 16.45% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kimberly-Clark and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 13.42. Over the past decade, Kimberly-Clark's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.37 to 16.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #389 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Kimberly-Clark's Pretax Margin % too high?
Kimberly-Clark's current Pretax Margin % of 16.45% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 13.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.37 to a high of 16.45. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Kimberly-Clark's value of 16.45% is 252.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #389 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 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimberly-Clark's Pretax Margin % compare to EL and KVUE?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kimberly-Clark ranks #389 out of 1952 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Kimberly-Clark in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Kimberly-Clark's value of 16.45% is 252.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Kimberly-Clark's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.37 to 16.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.42 vs. the industry median of 4.67, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.67, based on 1,952 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kimberly-Clark's current Pretax Margin % of 16.45% is 252.2% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kimberly-Clark and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kimberly-Clark's current Pretax Margin % is 16.45%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 13.42. 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 Pretax Margin % is 16.45%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 13.42 and 252.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.67. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kimberly-Clark (CHIX:KMYD), the current Pretax Margin % is 16.45% 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:
Pretax Margin %: 16.45% (23% above median its 10-year median of 13.42)
GF Value™: €108.12 vs. price of €90.47 (16.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 252.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#389 of 1952)
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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