Kimberly-Clark (HAM:KMY) Stock Based Compensation: €113 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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HAM:KMY Kimberly-Clark Corp HAM:KMY
66 GF Score
Price €94.55
GF Value €108.76
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kimberly-Clark Stock Based Compensation?

Kimberly-Clark HAM:KMY +1.57% 66 Stock Based Compensation is €113 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:KMY with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €108.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Kimberly-Clark's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €20 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €113 Mil.

Kimberly-Clark Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Kimberly-Clark Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Kimberly-Clark Stock Based Compensation Chart

Kimberly-Clark Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Kimberly-Clark Quarterly Data
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Kimberly-Clark Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €113 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of €113 Mil mean?
Kimberly-Clark (HAM:KMY) has a Stock Based Compensation of €113 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Kimberly-Clark and its competitors.
Is Kimberly-Clark's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Kimberly-Clark's current Stock Based Compensation is €113 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation compare to KVUE and EL?
Kimberly-Clark's Stock Based Compensation of €113 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Kimberly-Clark and its competitors. Kimberly-Clark's current Stock Based Compensation is €113 Mil. 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 (HAM:KMY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €108.76, compared to a current price of €94.55 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is €113 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kimberly-Clark (HAM:KMY), the current Stock Based Compensation is €113 Mil 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 (HAM:KMY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimberly-Clark stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €94.55 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €108.76. GuruFocus considers Kimberly-Clark to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:KMY:

  • Stock Based Compensation: €113 Mil
  • GF Value™: €108.76 vs. price of €94.55 (13.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:KMY 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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