Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) Debt to Equity Ratio: 4.77
Is Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s debt to equity ratio high or low?
Kimberly-Clark Corporation's debt to equity ratio of 4.77 is 59% below its 5-year average of 11.53, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.77–16.93).
As of Sunday, June 14, 2026. 32.77% below its 12-month average of 7.09.
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KMB Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
4.77
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
7.09
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
9.67
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
11.53
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
11.57
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
7.91
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
5.87
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-32.77%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-50.68%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-58.64%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-58.77%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-39.67%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-18.71%
KMB Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) | $33.95B | 4.77 | 7.09 | 9.67 | 11.53 |
| Sysco Corporation (SYY) | $37.87B | 7.92 | 7.44 | 7.17 | 7.26 |
| Kellanova (K) | $29.03B | 1.68 | 1.87 | 1.91 | 2.22 |
| The Kroger Co. (KR) | $39.90B | 4.16 | 3.59 | 2.95 | 2.61 |
| Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) | $25.47B | 1.39 | 1.57 | 1.49 | 1.29 |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) | $25.32B | 1.85 | 2.10 | 2.52 | 2.47 |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP) | $43.14B | 0.63 | 0.67 | 0.61 | 0.60 |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) | $23.12B | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.65 | 0.70 |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) | $21.91B | 1.23 | 1.60 | 1.40 | 1.33 |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS) | $18.42B | 1.66 | 1.54 | 1.34 | 1.41 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
4.77
Current Ratio
0.75
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition
Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.
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Kimberly-Clark Corporation Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The debt to equity ratio for KMB stock is 4.77.
- Is Kimberly-Clark Corporation's debt to equity ratio high or low?
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation's debt to equity ratio of 4.77 is 59% below its 5-year average of 11.53, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.77–16.93).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for KMB stock is 7.09.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for KMB stock is 9.67.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for KMB stock is 11.53.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for KMB stock is 11.57.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for KMB stock is 7.91.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for KMB stock is 5.87.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 4.77 |
| 2024-12-31 | 9.42 |
| 2023-12-31 | 8.87 |
| 2022-12-31 | 15.63 |
| 2021-12-31 | 16.93 |
| 2020-12-31 | 13.57 |
| 2017-12-31 | 11.80 |
| 2014-12-31 | 9.54 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.19 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.17 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.11 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.88 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.00 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.54 |
| 2007-12-31 | 1.05 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.69 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.53 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.53 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.70 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.53 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.70 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.60 |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.52 |
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About Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Kimberly-Clark Corporation, a Dallas, Texas-based entity established in 1872, operates as a global purveyor of personal hygiene and paper-based consumer goods. The company's business activities are structured into three distinct divisions. The Personal Care segment focuses on products like disposable infant diapers, training pants, baby wipes, and items designed for feminine and incontinence care. Well-known brands under this umbrella include Huggies, Kotex, and Depend, among others. Its Consumer Tissue segment supplies household essentials such as facial tissues, toilet paper, and paper towels, distributed under popular names like Kleenex, Scott, and Viva. The K-C Professional division caters to commercial and institutional clients, offering industrial wipers, specialized tissues, towels, apparel, soaps, and sanitizers, with brands including WypAll and Kimtech. Kimberly-Clark distributes its products intended for home use across a wide array of retail channels, including supermarkets, large-scale retailers, pharmacies, club stores, and e-commerce platforms. For its professional and commercial offerings, the company directly serves sectors such as manufacturing, hospitality, office buildings, and food services, as well as through various distributors and online sales.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Household & Personal Products
- CEO
- Michael D. Hsu