Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 17.62%
Is Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Kimberly-Clark Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 17.62% is in line with its 5-year average of 19.56%, near the low end of its 5-year range (16.79%–25.75%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) is 17.62% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 18.75% (21.69%).
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KMB Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
17.62%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
21.69%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
19.65%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
19.56%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
19.78%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
18.03%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
17.19%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-18.75%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-10.33%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-9.93%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-10.92%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-2.29%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+2.50%
KMB Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) | $33.79B | 17.62% | 21.69% | 19.65% | 19.56% |
| Sysco Corporation (SYY) | $37.68B | 13.03% | 14.02% | 14.34% | 13.24% |
| Kellanova (K) | $29.03B | 12.91% | 11.40% | 9.39% | 9.27% |
| The Kroger Co. (KR) | $39.49B | 4.70% | 6.45% | 6.53% | 7.44% |
| Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) | $24.31B | 10.48% | 8.66% | 6.61% | 5.88% |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) | $24.02B | 6.64% | 5.87% | 7.40% | 8.26% |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP) | $43.78B | 5.62% | 5.39% | 5.34% | 5.09% |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) | $23.34B | 11.19% | 9.71% | 9.28% | 10.44% |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) | $21.29B | 10.69% | 9.93% | 9.09% | 8.59% |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS) | $18.02B | 9.62% | 10.11% | 10.54% | 10.14% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
17.6%
ROE
118.0%
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for KMB stock is 17.62%.
- Is Kimberly-Clark Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 17.62% is in line with its 5-year average of 19.56%, near the low end of its 5-year range (16.79%–25.75%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for KMB stock is 21.69%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for KMB stock is 19.65%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for KMB stock is 19.56%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for KMB stock is 19.78%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for KMB stock is 18.03%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for KMB stock is 17.19%.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 17.62% |
| 2024-12-31 | 25.75% |
| 2023-12-31 | 16.79% |
| 2022-12-31 | 18.44% |
| 2021-12-31 | 17.45% |
| 2020-12-31 | 21.33% |
| 2019-12-31 | 23.34% |
| 2018-12-31 | 17.95% |
| 2017-12-31 | 24.27% |
| 2016-12-31 | 23.73% |
| 2015-12-31 | 10.90% |
| 2014-12-31 | 14.72% |
| 2013-12-31 | 16.38% |
| 2012-12-31 | 12.39% |
| 2011-12-31 | 13.56% |
| 2010-12-31 | 13.92% |
| 2009-12-31 | 14.77% |
| 2008-12-31 | 13.36% |
| 2007-12-31 | 14.30% |
| 2006-12-31 | 14.55% |
| 2005-12-31 | 15.49% |
| 2004-12-31 | 14.49% |
| 2003-12-31 | 13.48% |
| 2002-12-31 | 13.38% |
| 2001-12-31 | 13.59% |
| 2000-12-31 | 15.62% |
| 1999-12-31 | 15.89% |
| 1998-12-31 | 14.40% |
| 1997-12-31 | 14.56% |
| 1996-12-31 | 15.68% |
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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