Coty Inc (COTY)vsKimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)
COTY
Coty Inc
$2.05
-0.49%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.81B
KMB
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
$99.36
+0.44%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $32.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Kimberly-Clark Corporation generates 183% more annual revenue ($16.45B vs $5.81B). KMB leads profitability with a 12.3% profit margin vs -9.1%. COTY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.28. KMB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
COTY
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
KMB
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for COTY.
Margin of Safety
+9.3%
Fair Value
$118.58
Current Price
$99.36
$19.22 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 127 in profit
Areas to Watch
0.5% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -12.6% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 22.2%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 21.9x book value
Revenue declined 0.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COTY
The strongest argument for COTY centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.28 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : KMB
The strongest argument for KMB centers on Return on Equity.
Bear Case : COTY
The primary concerns for COTY are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
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
COTY profiles as a turnaround stock while KMB is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
COTY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
COTY is growing revenue faster at 0.5% — sustainability is the question.
KMB generates stronger free cash flow (575M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KMB scores higher overall (52/100 vs 47/100). 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.
Coty Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
Coty Inc., manufactures, markets, distributes and sells beauty products worldwide. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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