Return on Equity (ROE)
since 2005
Calculation
Kimberly-Clark Corp., ROE, long-term trends, calculation
| ROE | = | 100 | × | Net income attributable to Kimberly-Clark Corporation1 | ÷ | Total Kimberly-Clark Corporation stockholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2020 | 375.72% | = | 100 | × | 2,352) | ÷ | 626) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | — | = | 100 | × | 2,157) | ÷ | (33) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | — | = | 100 | × | 1,410) | ÷ | (287) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 362.16% | = | 100 | × | 2,278) | ÷ | 629) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | — | = | 100 | × | 2,166) | ÷ | (102) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | — | = | 100 | × | 1,013) | ÷ | (174) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 209.33% | = | 100 | × | 1,526) | ÷ | 729) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 44.11% | = | 100 | × | 2,142) | ÷ | 4,856) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 35.11% | = | 100 | × | 1,750) | ÷ | 4,985) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 30.31% | = | 100 | × | 1,591) | ÷ | 5,249) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 31.15% | = | 100 | × | 1,843) | ÷ | 5,917) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 34.85% | = | 100 | × | 1,884) | ÷ | 5,406) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 43.58% | = | 100 | × | 1,690) | ÷ | 3,878) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 34.90% | = | 100 | × | 1,823) | ÷ | 5,224) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 24.59% | = | 100 | × | 1,500) | ÷ | 6,097) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 28.22% | = | 100 | × | 1,568) | ÷ | 5,558) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Kimberly-Clark Corp., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Kimberly-Clark Corp. | Procter & Gamble Co. | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2020 | 375.72% | 28.00% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | — | 8.26% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | — | 18.64% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 362.16% | 27.77% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | — | 18.33% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | — | 11.27% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 209.33% | 16.82% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 44.11% | 16.62% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 35.11% | 16.95% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 30.31% | 17.44% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 31.15% | 20.84% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 34.85% | 21.29% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 43.58% | 17.38% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 34.90% | 15.49% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 24.59% | 13.80% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 28.22% | 41.52% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Staples)
Kimberly-Clark Corp., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Kimberly-Clark Corp. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2020 | 375.72% | 35.90% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | — | 22.50% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | — | 31.57% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 362.16% | 30.51% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | — | 32.96% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | — | 25.09% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 209.33% | 27.28% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 44.11% | 27.39% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 35.11% | 27.22% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 30.31% | 27.10% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 31.15% | 27.48% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 34.85% | 25.77% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 43.58% | 25.66% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 34.90% | 22.33% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 24.59% | 21.85% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 28.22% | 26.54% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).