Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Dividend Stock Analysis

Kimberly-Clark Dividend

The Kimberly-Clark dividend has been paid continuously since 1972 and increased for 48 consecutive years; qualifying the company as a Dividend Aristocrat, and Dividend Champion.

Current Dividend Annualized: $4.56

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Intrinsic Value – Margin of Safety Analysis            

(updated February 2021)

Normalized Diluted Earnings Per Share (TTM): $6.88
Cash Flow From Operations (CFO) Per Share (TTM): $10.89
Free Cash Flow Per Share (TTM): $7.33

Estimated Intrinsic Value: $132

BUY Price Based on Required Margin of Safety =  $120

(Required Margin of Safety Based On Risk Stability Grade:

A = 10%, B = 20%, C = 30%, D = 40%, F = 50%)

Risk / Stability Grade: A

A grade indicates a quality company with a strong balance sheet, high earnings quality, and a positive business environment. These stocks require the slimmest margin of safety within the stock universe.

B grade indicates a company with a good balance sheet, good earning quality, and a stable business environment. The margin of safety required should be greater than stocks with an A grade but less than the average stock.

C grade indicates a company with a sufficient balance sheet, at least average earnings quality, and a reasonably stable business environment. The margin of safety required is greater than A & B stocks, but less than D & F stocks.

D grade indicates a company in good standing but has issues that could affect its stability and long term risks. D rated stocks should require a large margin of safety when purchased.

F grade indicates a company with significant issues that are currently affecting its stability and long term risks. Require an extremely large margin of safety for F rated stocks when purchased.

Dividend Safety Grade: B

A grade indicates an extremely low probability of a dividend cut. This rating is reserved for companies with strong balance sheets and/or excellent dividend histories.

B grade indicates a very low probability for a dividend cut.

C grade indicates a low probability for a dividend cut and/or average safety risk.

D grade indicates there are issues that should be considered concerning future dividend payments.

F grade indicates serious dividend safety risks. Investors should complete comprehensive due diligence before investing.

Earnings Quality Grade: A

A grade indicates earnings quality is high or far above average.

B grade indicates earnings quality is good and/or above average.

C grade indicates earnings quality is acceptable or average.

D grade indicates earnings quality is poor and requires thoughtful due diligence.

F grade indicates the quality of the earnings is poor or far below average requiring serious due diligence.

Earnings Report:  12/31/20

AAAMP Portfolios Position Disclosures:
Treasure Trove Twelve – None
Dividend Growth & income – None
Global Dividend Balanced – None
Aggressive Growth Balanced – None
High Yield Balanced – None
Global Value – None

Company Description

Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Household & Personal Products

Kimberly-Clark is a leading manufacturer of personal care (around half of sales) and tissue products (roughly one third of sales).

Its brand mix includes Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, Depend, Kleenex, and Cottonelle. The firm also operates K-C Professional, which partners with businesses to provide safety and sanitary products for the workplace.

Kimberly-Clark generates slightly north of half its sales in North America and more than 10% in Europe, with the rest primarily concentrated in Asia and Latin America

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