Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) Return on Equity (ROE): 117.98%
Is Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Kimberly-Clark Corporation's return on equity (ROE) of 117.98% is 59% below its 5-year average of 285.42%, near the low end of its 5-year range (134.55%–375.72%).
The return on equity (ROE) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) is 117.98% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 46.07% (218.77%).
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KMB Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
117.98%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
218.77%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
245.97%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
285.42%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
-696.24%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
-457.10%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
-340.36%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-46.07%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-52.03%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-58.66%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+116.95%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+125.81%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+134.66%
KMB Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) | $33.79B | 117.98% | 218.77% | 245.97% | 285.42% |
| Sysco Corporation (SYY) | $37.68B | 75.58% | 102.50% | 97.85% | 85.04% |
| Kellanova (K) | $29.03B | 30.38% | 32.77% | 32.47% | 34.17% |
| The Kroger Co. (KR) | $39.49B | 17.14% | 24.66% | 22.65% | 21.56% |
| Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) | $24.31B | 20.87% | 9.85% | 9.14% | 8.49% |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) | $24.02B | 17.69% | 16.48% | 25.29% | 27.89% |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP) | $43.78B | 7.25% | 7.04% | 7.08% | 7.07% |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) | $23.34B | 17.51% | 15.91% | 15.82% | 19.15% |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) | $21.29B | 36.68% | -21.01% | -18.56% | -4.00% |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS) | $18.02B | 23.70% | 25.76% | 25.50% | 25.63% |
Return Analysis
ROE
118.0%
ROA
12.3%
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for KMB stock is 117.98%.
- Is Kimberly-Clark Corporation's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation's return on equity (ROE) of 117.98% is 59% below its 5-year average of 285.42%, near the low end of its 5-year range (134.55%–375.72%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for KMB stock is 218.77%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for KMB stock is 245.97%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for KMB stock is 285.42%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for KMB stock is -696.24%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for KMB stock is -457.10%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for KMB stock is -340.36%.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 134.55% |
| 2024-12-31 | 302.98% |
| 2023-12-31 | 192.79% |
| 2022-12-31 | 353.56% |
| 2021-12-31 | 352.92% |
| 2020-12-31 | 375.72% |
| 2019-12-31 | -6536.36% |
| 2018-12-31 | -491.29% |
| 2017-12-31 | 362.16% |
| 2016-12-31 | -2123.53% |
| 2015-12-31 | -582.18% |
| 2014-12-31 | 209.33% |
| 2013-12-31 | 44.11% |
| 2012-12-31 | 33.10% |
| 2011-12-31 | 28.78% |
| 2010-12-31 | 29.72% |
| 2009-12-31 | 34.85% |
| 2008-12-31 | 43.58% |
| 2007-12-31 | 34.90% |
| 2006-12-31 | 24.59% |
| 2005-12-31 | 28.22% |
| 2004-12-31 | 27.15% |
| 2003-12-31 | 25.04% |
| 2002-12-31 | 29.64% |
| 2001-12-31 | 28.51% |
| 2000-12-31 | 31.22% |
| 1999-12-31 | 32.75% |
| 1998-12-31 | 29.99% |
| 1997-12-31 | 21.85% |
| 1996-12-31 | 31.31% |
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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