Church & Dwight Company Inc (CHD)vsKimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)
CHD
Church & Dwight Company Inc
$95.74
-1.61%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $23.59B
KMB
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
$98.72
-1.75%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $33.35B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Kimberly-Clark Corporation generates 165% more annual revenue ($16.45B vs $6.20B). KMB leads profitability with a 12.3% profit margin vs 11.9%. CHD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.24. KMB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
CHD
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
KMB
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-389.1%
Fair Value
$20.54
Current Price
$95.74
$75.20 premium
Margin of Safety
+9.4%
Fair Value
$118.83
Current Price
$98.72
$20.11 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Every $100 of equity generates 127 in profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
3.9% revenue growth
Earnings declined 20.8%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 21.8x book value
Revenue declined 60.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CHD
CHD has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bull Case : KMB
The strongest argument for KMB centers on Return on Equity.
Bear Case : CHD
The primary concerns for CHD are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : KMB
The primary concerns for KMB are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 4.77 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CHD profiles as a value stock while KMB is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
CHD carries more volatility with a beta of 0.43 — expect wider price swings.
CHD is growing revenue faster at 3.9% — sustainability is the question.
KMB generates stronger free cash flow (575M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KMB scores higher overall (52/100 vs 49/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Church & Dwight Company Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
Church & Dwight Co., Inc., is a major American manufacturer of household products that is headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
Kimberly-Clark Corporation is an American multinational personal care corporation that produces mostly paper-based consumer products. The company manufactures sanitary paper products and surgical & medical instruments. Kimberly-Clark brand name products include Kleenex facial tissue, Kotex feminine hygiene products, Cottonelle, Scott and Andrex toilet paper, Wypall utility wipes, KimWipes scientific cleaning wipes and Huggies disposable diapers and baby wipes.
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