Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 35.85% | 36.14% | 36.08% | 35.52% | 34.53% | 33.95% | 32.63% | 31.63% | 30.76% | 29.91% | 29.69% | 30.05% | 31.03% | 32.31% | 33.42% | 35.18% | 35.66% | 35.62% | 35.52% | 33.97% |
| Operating profit margin | 16.03% | 16.63% | 14.60% | 11.86% | 11.51% | 11.70% | 11.16% | 13.66% | 13.26% | 12.36% | 12.40% | 12.61% | 13.27% | 14.50% | 14.79% | 16.53% | 16.96% | 17.20% | 18.56% | 17.20% |
| Pretax margin | 15.53% | 16.25% | 14.19% | 11.36% | 10.89% | 10.78% | 10.09% | 12.46% | 12.01% | 11.08% | 11.11% | 11.16% | 11.88% | 13.25% | 13.42% | 15.42% | 15.83% | 15.78% | 17.29% | 15.89% |
| Net profit margin | 12.71% | 13.01% | 11.31% | 9.08% | 8.66% | 8.64% | 8.08% | 9.73% | 9.57% | 8.85% | 8.89% | 8.90% | 9.40% | 10.38% | 10.57% | 12.09% | 12.30% | 12.50% | 13.59% | 12.55% |
Kimberly-Clark Corporation's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the past few years. The gross profit margin, which reflects the percentage of revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold, has experienced a gradual decline from 33.97% in March 2020 to 35.85% in December 2024.
Similarly, the operating profit margin, a measure of a company's operating efficiency and pricing strategies, initially increased from 17.20% in March 2020 to a peak of 18.56% in June 2020, but then declined to 16.03% by December 2024.
The pretax margin, representing the proportion of earnings before taxes to total revenue, followed a similar trend, starting at 15.89% in March 2020, reaching a low of 10.09% in June 2023, before recovering to 15.53% by December 2024.
Lastly, the net profit margin, indicating the percentage of revenue that translates into profit after all expenses have been deducted, has also shown a downward trajectory from 12.55% in March 2020 to 12.71% in December 2024, with fluctuations along the way.
Overall, Kimberly-Clark Corporation's profitability ratios have displayed mixed performance, with some margins improving and others declining over the analyzed time period, suggesting fluctuations in the company's efficiency, pricing strategy, and overall operational performance.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 19.40% | 19.41% | 17.08% | 14.10% | 13.51% | 13.91% | 13.04% | 15.27% | 14.92% | 13.96% | 13.76% | 13.30% | 14.36% | 15.69% | 15.70% | 18.05% | 18.51% | 19.64% | 21.61% | 20.67% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 15.38% | 15.19% | 13.23% | 10.79% | 10.17% | 10.27% | 9.45% | 10.88% | 10.76% | 10.00% | 9.86% | 9.39% | 10.17% | 11.23% | 11.21% | 13.21% | 13.42% | 14.28% | 15.82% | 15.07% |
| Return on total capital | 40.82% | 40.45% | 34.68% | 28.82% | 28.21% | 28.60% | 27.39% | 30.88% | 31.54% | 29.71% | 28.83% | 27.86% | 28.42% | 32.69% | 32.24% | 36.68% | 37.41% | 37.19% | 41.43% | 40.56% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 302.98% | 202.88% | 201.32% | 176.72% | 192.79% | 259.12% | 328.40% | 274.97% | 353.56% | 408.24% | 301.18% | 248.65% | 352.92% | 282.32% | 263.72% | 305.09% | 375.72% | 409.01% | 516.97% | 5,136.96% |
Kimberly-Clark Corporation's profitability ratios demonstrate a varying trend over the reported periods. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has shown a gradual decline from 20.67% in March 2020 to 14.10% in March 2024, with a slight uptick to 17.08% in June 2024. However, it stayed above 10% during all periods, indicating efficient utilization of assets to generate operating income.
Return on Assets (ROA) followed a similar trajectory, decreasing from 15.07% in March 2020 to 10.79% in March 2024, then rising to 15.38% in December 2024. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate profits from its total assets.
Return on Total Capital ranged from 27.39% to 41.43% during the reporting periods. This ratio shows the company's efficiency in generating returns from both equity and debt capital. It peaked at 41.43% in June 2020 and fluctuated before reaching 40.82% in December 2024.
Return on Equity (ROE) exhibited a significant range, from 176.72% to 5,136.96%, indicating fluctuations in profitability relative to shareholders' equity. The ratio decreased consistently from 5,136.96% in March 2020 to 302.98% in December 2024, with some fluctuations in between.
Overall, Kimberly-Clark Corporation has maintained relatively strong profitability ratios, with fluctuations over time. It is essential for investors to consider the company's ability to sustain and improve these ratios for long-term profitability and growth.
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Kimberly-Clark Corporation Profitability Ratios (Quarterly Data)