Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) Operating Margin: 14.46%
Is Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s operating margin high or low?
Kimberly-Clark Corporation's operating margin of 14.46% is in line with its 5-year average of 14.22%, around the middle of its 5-year range (11.47%–16.95%).
The operating margin for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) is 14.46% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 5.06% (15.23%).
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KMB Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
14.46%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
15.23%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
13.80%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
14.22%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
14.48%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
14.28%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
14.52%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-5.06%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+4.74%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+1.66%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-0.13%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+1.28%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-0.39%
KMB Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) | — | 14.46% | 15.23% | 13.80% | 14.22% |
| Sysco Corporation (SYY) | $37.08B | 3.80% | 3.93% | 3.82% | 3.62% |
| Kellanova (K) | $29.03B | 14.69% | 13.08% | 11.88% | 11.77% |
| The Kroger Co. (KR) | $38.84B | 1.28% | 1.95% | 1.99% | 2.25% |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) | $24.13B | 5.16% | 4.69% | 6.12% | 6.78% |
| Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) | $24.12B | 31.33% | 33.39% | 32.47% | 32.66% |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP) | $42.83B | 22.00% | 21.78% | 21.23% | 21.52% |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) | $22.99B | 17.37% | 15.30% | 14.93% | 16.93% |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) | $21.55B | 8.23% | 8.28% | 9.04% | 9.52% |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS) | $18.00B | 16.96% | 17.12% | 17.41% | 17.29% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
35.6%
Operating Margin
14.5%
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
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Kimberly-Clark Corporation Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The operating margin for KMB stock is 14.46%.
- Is Kimberly-Clark Corporation's operating margin high or low?
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation's operating margin of 14.46% is in line with its 5-year average of 14.22%, around the middle of its 5-year range (11.47%–16.95%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The TTM average operating margin for KMB stock is 15.23%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for KMB stock is 13.80%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for KMB stock is 14.22%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for KMB stock is 14.48%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for KMB stock is 14.28%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for KMB stock is 14.52%.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 14.46% |
| 2024-12-31 | 16.00% |
| 2023-12-31 | 11.47% |
| 2022-12-31 | 13.29% |
| 2021-12-31 | 13.17% |
| 2020-12-31 | 16.95% |
| 2019-12-31 | 16.21% |
| 2018-12-31 | 12.06% |
| 2017-12-31 | 18.39% |
| 2016-12-31 | 18.59% |
| 2015-12-31 | 8.68% |
| 2014-12-31 | 12.78% |
| 2013-12-31 | 15.17% |
| 2012-12-31 | 12.75% |
| 2011-12-31 | 13.69% |
| 2010-12-31 | 14.77% |
| 2009-12-31 | 16.21% |
| 2008-12-31 | 13.59% |
| 2007-12-31 | 14.89% |
| 2006-12-31 | 15.59% |
| 2005-12-31 | 16.14% |
| 2004-12-31 | 16.86% |
| 2003-12-31 | 16.81% |
| 2002-12-31 | 17.46% |
| 2001-12-31 | 16.10% |
| 2000-12-31 | 18.09% |
| 1999-12-31 | 17.13% |
| 1998-12-31 | 14.45% |
| 1997-12-31 | 14.22% |
| 1996-12-31 | 15.62% |
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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