Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Kimberly-Clark Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2017-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
37.8%
FY2025
5-year range
37.8% / 419.7%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-87.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#7 of 81
Consumer Staples
What the data says
Among 81 Consumer Staples companies, Kimberly-Clark is in the top 9% for return on equity (roe). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 7 years, ranging from 37.8% in FY2025 to 419.7% in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
37.8% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -187.5%. Top quartile in the Consumer Staples sector.
Declined from 198.3% to 37.8% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -315.8pp
- 5-Year Change
- -187.5pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
-40.3% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 87.5% year-over-year.
- Currently 25.5pp below the Consumer Staples sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.10 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 147.8%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 37.8% | -87.5% |
| FY2024 | 303.0% | +52.8% |
| FY2023 | 198.3% | -43.9% |
| FY2022 | 353.6% | -15.7% |
| FY2021 | 419.7% | +86.3% |
| FY2020 | 225.2% | - |
| FY2019 | - | - |
| FY2018 | - | - |
| FY2017 | 161.1% | - |
| FY2016 | - | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026