Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)
Return on equity (ROE)
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 2,545,000 | 2,607,000 | 2,287,000 | 1,845,000 | 1,764,000 | 1,762,000 | 1,642,000 | 1,977,000 | 1,934,000 | 1,784,000 | 1,786,000 | 1,753,000 | 1,814,000 | 1,996,000 | 1,999,000 | 2,276,000 | 2,352,000 | 2,360,000 | 2,559,000 | 2,363,000 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 840,000 | 1,285,000 | 1,136,000 | 1,044,000 | 915,000 | 680,000 | 500,000 | 719,000 | 547,000 | 437,000 | 593,000 | 705,000 | 514,000 | 707,000 | 758,000 | 746,000 | 626,000 | 577,000 | 495,000 | 46,000 |
| 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% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $2,545,000K ÷ $840,000K
= 302.98%
Kimberly-Clark Corporation's return on equity (ROE) has demonstrated significant fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The ROE started at an exceptionally high level of 5,136.96% in March 2020 before decreasing sharply in the subsequent quarters. Despite the fluctuations, the ROE remained at relatively elevated levels, indicating the strong profitability and efficiency of the company in generating returns for its shareholders.
There was a notable decrease in ROE from 2020 to 2021, reaching a low of 192.79% in December 2023. However, there was a subsequent improvement in performance, with the ROE rebounding to 302.98% by December 2024. This recovery suggests that Kimberly-Clark Corporation implemented strategies to enhance its profitability and efficiency.
Overall, the fluctuating trend in Kimberly-Clark Corporation's ROE indicates the company's ability to adapt to changing market conditions and optimize its operations to deliver value to shareholders. It is essential to closely monitor future ROE performance to assess the company's ongoing profitability and effectiveness in utilizing shareholders' equity.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024
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Kimberly-Clark Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) (Quarterly Data)