Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV (OTCMKTS:KCDMY – Get Free Report) and Magnera (NYSE:MAGN – Get Free Report) are both materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations and dividends.
Risk and Volatility
Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV has a beta of 0.7, meaning that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Magnera has a beta of 1.69, meaning that its stock price is 69% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
76.9% of Magnera shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Magnera shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Analyst Recommendations
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
| Magnera | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
Magnera has a consensus price target of $16.00, indicating a potential upside of 22.24%. Given Magnera’s higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Magnera is more favorable than Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV and Magnera”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV | $2.89 billion | 2.24 | $395.75 million | $0.75 | 14.05 |
| Magnera | $3.20 billion | 0.15 | -$159.00 million | ($2.01) | -6.51 |
Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Magnera. Magnera is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Profitability
This table compares Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV and Magnera’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV | 14.09% | 179.50% | 15.12% |
| Magnera | -3.41% | -10.77% | -2.87% |
Summary
Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV beats Magnera on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV
Kimberly-Clark de México, S.A.B. de C.V. manufactures and markets personal care and household paper products. Its offerings include diapers, feminine care and adult incontinence products, as well as bathroom tissue, facial tissue, paper towels and napkins. The company sells products under brands including Huggies, Kleenex, Kotex, Depend, Pétalo and Suavel. Its products serve consumers and institutional customers, including businesses and other professional users. Founded in 1925, Kimberly-Clark de México serves the Mexican market and also exports products to other countries in the region.
About Magnera
Magnera Corporation is a global manufacturer of specialty materials, including nonwoven fabrics, films and related products. Its materials are used in personal care and hygiene products, healthcare, wipes, filtration, building and construction, and food packaging. The company was formed in 2024 through the combination of Glatfelter and Berry Global’s Health, Hygiene and Specialties business. Magnera serves customers in markets around the world.
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