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HENKEL AG & CO KGAA (HEN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:HEN - DE0006048408 - Common Stock

67.75 EUR
+0.35 (+0.52%)
Last: 1/26/2026, 2:14:24 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

HEN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 12 industry peers in the Household Products industry. While HEN has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. HEN has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year HEN was profitable.
  • In the past year HEN had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • HEN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HEN had a positive operating cash flow.
HEN.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHEN.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of 6.37%, HEN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HEN's Return On Equity of 10.42% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HEN outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of HEN (9.12%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HEN is significantly below the industry average of 17.69%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (9.12%) for HEN is above the 3 year average (7.40%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.37%
ROE 10.42%
ROIC 9.12%
ROA(3y)4.55%
ROA(5y)4.66%
ROE(3y)7.37%
ROE(5y)7.67%
ROIC(3y)7.4%
ROIC(5y)7.4%
HEN.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHEN.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • HEN has a Profit Margin of 9.86%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HEN outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HEN has declined.
  • HEN's Operating Margin of 14.36% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HEN is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HEN has declined.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 50.91%, HEN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HEN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.36%
PM (TTM) 9.86%
GM 50.91%
OM growth 3Y5.49%
OM growth 5Y-2.31%
PM growth 3Y4.52%
PM growth 5Y-2.15%
GM growth 3Y3.84%
GM growth 5Y1.81%
HEN.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHEN.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HEN is still creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HEN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, HEN has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HEN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
HEN.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingHEN.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
HEN.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHEN.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.38 indicates that HEN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • HEN has a Altman-Z score (3.38) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • HEN has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.79. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.79 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.79, HEN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HEN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • HEN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.10. This is amongst the best in the industry. HEN outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.1
Debt/FCF 1.79
Altman-Z 3.38
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC6.87%
HEN.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHEN.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

  • HEN has a Current Ratio of 1.21. This is a normal value and indicates that HEN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • HEN's Current ratio of 1.21 is amongst the best of the industry. HEN outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • HEN has a Quick Ratio of 1.21. This is a bad value and indicates that HEN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 0.91, HEN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.21
Quick Ratio 0.91
HEN.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHEN.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for HEN have decreased by -9.65% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.39% on average over the past years.
  • HEN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.08%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.13% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.65%
EPS 3Y0.43%
EPS 5Y4.39%
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.08%
Revenue growth 3Y2.43%
Revenue growth 5Y4.13%
Sales Q2Q%-6.28%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.10% on average over the next years.
  • HEN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y-19.66%
EPS Next 2Y-7.54%
EPS Next 3Y-9.55%
EPS Next 5Y0.1%
Revenue Next Year-4.4%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.2%
Revenue Next 3Y3.57%
Revenue Next 5Y1.45%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
HEN.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHEN.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
HEN.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHEN.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • HEN is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.48.
  • 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HEN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.21, HEN is valued rather cheaply.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.60, the valuation of HEN can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HEN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • HEN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.98.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.48
Fwd PE 14.6
HEN.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHEN.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • HEN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HEN is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HEN indicates a rather cheap valuation: HEN is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.31
EV/EBITDA 7.74
HEN.DE Per share dataHEN.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • A cheap valuation may be justified as HEN's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.55% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.84
EPS Next 2Y-7.54%
EPS Next 3Y-9.55%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • HEN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.83%.
  • HEN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.04.
  • HEN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.83%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of HEN has a limited annual growth rate of 0.01%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.01%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
HEN.DE Yearly Dividends per shareHEN.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • HEN pays out 40.71% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of HEN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP40.71%
EPS Next 2Y-7.54%
EPS Next 3Y-9.55%
HEN.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHEN.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
HEN.DE Dividend Payout.HEN.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HEN.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

HENKEL AG & CO KGAA / HEN.DE FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HENKEL AG & CO KGAA?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to HEN.DE.


What is the valuation status for HEN stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to HENKEL AG & CO KGAA (HEN.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for HENKEL AG & CO KGAA?

HENKEL AG & CO KGAA (HEN.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for HENKEL AG & CO KGAA (HEN.DE) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HENKEL AG & CO KGAA (HEN.DE) is expected to decline by -19.66% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for HEN stock?

The dividend rating of HENKEL AG & CO KGAA (HEN.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 40.71%.