Edgewell Personal Care Co (EPC)vsKimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)
EPC
Edgewell Personal Care Co
$18.66
+4.77%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $915.64M
KMB
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
$99.04
+4.84%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $33.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Kimberly-Clark Corporation generates 641% more annual revenue ($16.56B vs $2.23B). KMB leads profitability with a 12.8% profit margin vs -3.5%. KMB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.07. KMB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
EPC
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
KMB
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+47.6%
Fair Value
$40.10
Current Price
$18.66
$21.44 discount
Margin of Safety
-36.3%
Fair Value
$78.97
Current Price
$99.04
$20.07 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 118 in profit
Areas to Watch
0.6% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 18.3x book value
2.7% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EPC
The strongest argument for EPC centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : KMB
The strongest argument for KMB centers on Return on Equity.
Bear Case : EPC
The primary concerns for EPC are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap.
Bear Case : KMB
The primary concerns for KMB are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 3.94 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EPC profiles as a turnaround stock while KMB is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
EPC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.49 — expect wider price swings.
KMB is growing revenue faster at 2.7% — sustainability is the question.
KMB generates stronger free cash flow (321M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KMB scores higher overall (58/100 vs 44/100). EPC offers better value entry with a 47.6% margin of safety. 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.
Edgewell Personal Care Co
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
Edgewell Personal Care Company manufactures and markets personal care products in the wet shaving, sun and skin care, and feminine care categories in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut.
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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