KMB FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 57h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 4.5% free cash flow (FCF) yield means the company generates $4.50 in operating cash flow after capital spending for every $100 of its market value.
Sector Performance
54th percentileKMB
4.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
4.3%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 4.5% free cash flow (FCF) yield means the company generates $4.50 in operating cash flow after capital spending for every $100 of its market value.
That is slightly above the sector median of 4.2%, placing KMB at the 53rd percentile among peers, so the yield is essentially middle-of-the-pack. The metric has been stable over the last eight quarters, with the year-over-year change not available and the quarter-over-quarter change at +4.7%. This combination of a near-median yield and a flat trend suggests no new pressure or improvement in cash generation relative to valuation. For an investor, the stable, average yield points to limited upside from cash flow alone, but also no fresh deterioration. This supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the FCF yield neither confirms an undervalued opportunity nor signals a reason to be more aggressive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about KMB?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
Who are KMB's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: JACK (23.5%), BBWI (23.7%), YELP (25.7%), MET (27.9%), WIX (29.2%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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4.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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