Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) Return on Assets (ROA): 12.33%
Is Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
Kimberly-Clark Corporation's return on assets (ROA) of 12.33% is in line with its 5-year average of 11.94%, around the middle of its 5-year range (10.17%–15.38%).
As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 9.04% below its 12-month average of 13.55%.
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KMB Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
12.33%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
13.55%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
12.01%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
11.94%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
12.01%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
11.22%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
10.81%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-9.04%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+2.66%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+3.28%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+2.63%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+9.84%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+14.04%
KMB Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) | $33.71B | 12.33% | 13.55% | 12.01% | 11.94% |
| Sysco Corporation (SYY) | $38.08B | 6.20% | 7.34% | 7.15% | 6.21% |
| Kellanova (K) | $29.03B | 8.16% | 7.34% | 7.01% | 6.75% |
| The Kroger Co. (KR) | $39.53B | 2.03% | 3.54% | 3.79% | 3.85% |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) | $25.22B | 4.94% | 4.25% | 5.55% | 6.26% |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP) | $42.49B | 2.50% | 3.23% | 3.35% | 3.38% |
| Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) | $24.55B | 7.70% | 3.66% | 3.44% | 3.49% |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) | $23.00B | 8.14% | 7.43% | 7.16% | 8.27% |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) | $22.08B | 9.31% | -3.37% | -3.75% | 0.37% |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS) | $18.05B | 6.83% | 7.44% | 7.96% | 7.71% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
12.3%
ROE
118.0%
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
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Kimberly-Clark Corporation Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for KMB stock is 12.33%.
- Is Kimberly-Clark Corporation's return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation's return on assets (ROA) of 12.33% is in line with its 5-year average of 11.94%, around the middle of its 5-year range (10.17%–15.38%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for KMB stock is 13.55%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for KMB stock is 12.01%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for KMB stock is 11.94%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for KMB stock is 12.01%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for KMB stock is 11.22%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for KMB stock is 10.81%.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 11.73% |
| 2024-12-31 | 15.38% |
| 2023-12-31 | 10.17% |
| 2022-12-31 | 10.76% |
| 2021-12-31 | 10.17% |
| 2020-12-31 | 13.42% |
| 2019-12-31 | 14.11% |
| 2018-12-31 | 9.71% |
| 2017-12-31 | 15.04% |
| 2016-12-31 | 14.83% |
| 2015-12-31 | 6.83% |
| 2014-12-31 | 9.83% |
| 2013-12-31 | 11.32% |
| 2012-12-31 | 8.81% |
| 2011-12-31 | 8.21% |
| 2010-12-31 | 9.28% |
| 2009-12-31 | 9.81% |
| 2008-12-31 | 9.34% |
| 2007-12-31 | 9.89% |
| 2006-12-31 | 8.79% |
| 2005-12-31 | 9.62% |
| 2004-12-31 | 10.58% |
| 2003-12-31 | 10.10% |
| 2002-12-31 | 10.74% |
| 2001-12-31 | 10.73% |
| 2000-12-31 | 12.44% |
| 1999-12-31 | 13.02% |
| 1998-12-31 | 10.13% |
| 1997-12-31 | 8.00% |
| 1996-12-31 | 11.85% |
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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