Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)vsTrip.com Group Ltd ADR (TCOM)
KMB
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
$99.36
+0.44%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $32.98B
TCOM
Trip.com Group Ltd ADR
$51.34
+0.31%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $33.45B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Trip.com Group Ltd ADR generates 279% more annual revenue ($62.41B vs $16.45B). TCOM leads profitability with a 53.3% profit margin vs 12.3%. TCOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.91. TCOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
KMB
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
TCOM
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+9.3%
Fair Value
$118.58
Current Price
$99.36
$19.22 discount
Margin of Safety
+82.1%
Fair Value
$323.86
Current Price
$51.34
$272.52 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 127 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 53 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 97.8% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 21.9x book value
Revenue declined 0.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KMB
The strongest argument for KMB centers on Return on Equity.
Bull Case : TCOM
The strongest argument for TCOM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 53.3% and operating margin at 16.5%. Revenue growth of 20.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Bear Case : TCOM
The primary concerns for TCOM are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KMB profiles as a declining stock while TCOM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
KMB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.23 — expect wider price swings.
TCOM is growing revenue faster at 20.8% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
TCOM scores higher overall (81/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 53.3% margins and 20.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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.
Visit Website →Trip.com Group Ltd ADR
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · China
Trip.com Group Limited is a travel service provider for accommodation booking, transportation ticketing, destination and package tours, corporate travel management and other travel-related services in China and internationally. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
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