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

FRA:HEN • DE0006048408

76.5 EUR
-0.6 (-0.78%)
Last: Feb 25, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, HEN scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HEN was compared to 10 industry peers in the Household Products industry. HEN has a great financial health rating, but its profitability evaluates not so good. HEN has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year HEN was profitable.
  • HEN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HEN has been profitable.
  • HEN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 10.42%, HEN is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • HEN has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.12%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HEN underperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HEN is significantly below the industry average of 16.88%.
  • 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

  • The Profit Margin of HEN (9.86%) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HEN has declined.
  • The Operating Margin of HEN (14.36%) is worse than 70.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HEN has declined.
  • HEN has a Gross Margin (50.91%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • 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

  • HEN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HEN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • HEN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for HEN is higher compared to a year ago.
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 3.58 indicates that HEN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 3.58, HEN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of HEN is 1.79, which is an excellent value as it means it would take HEN, only 1.79 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • HEN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.79. This is amongst the best in the industry. HEN outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • 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 3.58
ROIC/WACC1.32
WACC6.93%
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 has a Current ratio of 1.21. This is amongst the best in the industry. HEN outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that HEN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of HEN (0.91) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
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

  • HEN shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -9.65%.
  • HEN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.39% yearly.
  • HEN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.08%.
  • HEN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.13% yearly.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, HEN will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.10% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, HEN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.45% on average per year.
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.09, which indicates a correct valuation of HEN.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HEN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HEN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.05), we can say HEN is valued slightly cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.48 indicates a correct valuation of HEN.
  • HEN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HEN is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.03. HEN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.09
Fwd PE 16.48
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.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HEN is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.16
EV/EBITDA 8.86
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)3.21
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 2.46%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.93, HEN is paying slightly less dividend.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, HEN pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.46%

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

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HENKEL AG & CO KGAA

FRA:HEN (2/25/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

76.5

-0.6 (-0.78%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)11-06
Earnings (Next)03-11
Inst Owners33.33%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap33.50B
Revenue(TTM)20.11B
Net Income(TTM)2.09B
Analysts70.71
Price Target75.43 (-1.4%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.46%
Yearly Dividend1.84
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.01%
DP40.71%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.35%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.58%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.99%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.07%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-1.06%
PT rev (3m)-0.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.15%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.09
Fwd PE 16.48
P/S 1.58
P/FCF 16.16
P/OCF 12.21
P/B 1.67
P/tB 12.19
EV/EBITDA 8.86
EPS(TTM)5.43
EY7.1%
EPS(NY)4.64
Fwd EY6.07%
FCF(TTM)4.73
FCFY6.19%
OCF(TTM)6.26
OCFY8.19%
SpS48.35
BVpS45.75
TBVpS6.28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.21
Graham Number74.76
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.37%
ROE 10.42%
ROCE 12.54%
ROIC 9.12%
ROICexc 10.62%
ROICexgc 62.53%
OM 14.36%
PM (TTM) 9.86%
GM 50.91%
FCFM 9.79%
ROA(3y)4.55%
ROA(5y)4.66%
ROE(3y)7.37%
ROE(5y)7.67%
ROIC(3y)7.4%
ROIC(5y)7.4%
ROICexc(3y)8.21%
ROICexc(5y)8.46%
ROICexgc(3y)38.07%
ROICexgc(5y)50.87%
ROCE(3y)10.33%
ROCE(5y)10.33%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-20.16%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.75%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.22%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.51%
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%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.1
Debt/FCF 1.79
Debt/EBITDA 0.53
Cap/Depr 90.54%
Cap/Sales 3.16%
Interest Coverage 25.33
Cash Conversion 72.57%
Profit Quality 99.28%
Current Ratio 1.21
Quick Ratio 0.91
Altman-Z 3.58
F-Score9
WACC6.93%
ROIC/WACC1.32
Cap/Depr(3y)69.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)68.24%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.79%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.06%
Profit Quality(3y)125.68%
Profit Quality(5y)127.29%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.65%
EPS 3Y0.43%
EPS 5Y4.39%
EPS Q2Q%N/A
EPS Next Y-19.66%
EPS Next 2Y-7.54%
EPS Next 3Y-9.55%
EPS Next 5Y0.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.08%
Revenue growth 3Y2.43%
Revenue growth 5Y4.13%
Sales Q2Q%-6.28%
Revenue Next Year-4.4%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.2%
Revenue Next 3Y3.57%
Revenue Next 5Y1.45%
EBIT growth 1Y7.12%
EBIT growth 3Y8.09%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.92%
EBIT Next Year23.11%
EBIT Next 3Y9.21%
EBIT Next 5Y4.79%
FCF growth 1Y44.97%
FCF growth 3Y18.63%
FCF growth 5Y-0.55%
OCF growth 1Y34.86%
OCF growth 3Y13.37%
OCF growth 5Y-0.76%

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 3 / 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 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 40.71%.