Analysis of Geographic Areas
Kimberly-Clark Corp. operates in 2 regions: North America and Outside North America.
Area Profit Margin
Kimberly-Clark Corp., profit margin by geographic area
| Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 25.87% | 25.07% | 23.24% | 24.31% | 24.33% |
| Outside North America | 13.54% | 12.55% | 12.18% | 14.05% | 14.00% |
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).
| Area profitability ratio | Geographic area | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Area profit margin | North America | North America area profit margin ratio improved from 2018 to 2019 and from 2019 to 2020. |
| Outside North America | Outside North America area profit margin ratio improved from 2018 to 2019 and from 2019 to 2020. |
Area Profit Margin: North America
Kimberly-Clark Corp.; North America; area profit margin calculation
| Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||
| Operating profit | 2,689) | 2,441) | 2,215) | 2,283) | 2,322) |
| Net sales | 10,394) | 9,735) | 9,532) | 9,390) | 9,545) |
| Area Profitability Ratio | |||||
| Area profit margin1 | 25.87% | 25.07% | 23.24% | 24.31% | 24.33% |
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).
1 2020 Calculation
Area profit margin = 100 × Operating profit ÷ Net sales
= 100 × 2,689 ÷ 10,394 = 25.87%
| Area profitability ratio | Geographic area | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Area profit margin | North America | North America area profit margin ratio improved from 2018 to 2019 and from 2019 to 2020. |
Area Profit Margin: Outside North America
Kimberly-Clark Corp.; Outside North America; area profit margin calculation
| Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||
| Operating profit | 1,221) | 1,127) | 1,127) | 1,291) | 1,255) |
| Net sales | 9,018) | 8,981) | 9,256) | 9,186) | 8,964) |
| Area Profitability Ratio | |||||
| Area profit margin1 | 13.54% | 12.55% | 12.18% | 14.05% | 14.00% |
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).
1 2020 Calculation
Area profit margin = 100 × Operating profit ÷ Net sales
= 100 × 1,221 ÷ 9,018 = 13.54%
| Area profitability ratio | Geographic area | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Area profit margin | Outside North America | Outside North America area profit margin ratio improved from 2018 to 2019 and from 2019 to 2020. |
Net sales
Kimberly-Clark Corp., net sales by geographic area
US$ in millions
| Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 10,394) | 9,735) | 9,532) | 9,390) | 9,545) |
| Outside North America | 9,018) | 8,981) | 9,256) | 9,186) | 8,964) |
| Intergeographic sales | (272) | (266) | (302) | (317) | (307) |
| Total | 19,140) | 18,450) | 18,486) | 18,259) | 18,202) |
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).
Operating profit
Kimberly-Clark Corp., operating profit by geographic area
US$ in millions
| Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 2,689) | 2,441) | 2,215) | 2,283) | 2,322) |
| Outside North America | 1,221) | 1,127) | 1,127) | 1,291) | 1,255) |
| Corporate & Other | (720) | (787) | (1,112) | (248) | (252) |
| Other income and (expense), net | 54) | 210) | (1) | (27) | (8) |
| Total | 3,244) | 2,991) | 2,229) | 3,299) | 3,317) |
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).