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

FRA:HEN • DE0006048408

76.25 EUR
+0.3 (+0.39%)
Last: Feb 17, 2026, 05:29 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

HEN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 13 industry peers in the Household Products industry. HEN is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. 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

  • HEN had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year HEN had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • HEN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years HEN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

  • The Return On Assets of HEN (6.37%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.42%, HEN is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of HEN (9.12%) is worse than 61.54% 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 16.57%.
  • 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HEN has declined.
  • HEN has a Operating Margin of 14.36%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HEN underperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HEN has declined.
  • HEN's Gross Margin of 50.91% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HEN outperforms 69.23% of 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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), HEN is creating some value.
  • HEN has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, HEN has less shares outstanding
  • HEN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 3.56 indicates that HEN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • HEN has a Altman-Z score of 3.56. This is in the better half of the industry: HEN outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
  • 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.79 is amongst the best of the industry. HEN outperforms 92.31% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.10, HEN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.1
Debt/FCF 1.79
Altman-Z 3.56
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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.21, HEN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • HEN has a Quick ratio of 0.91. This is amongst the best in the industry. HEN outperforms 92.31% 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

  • The earnings per share for HEN have decreased by -9.65% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, HEN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.39% on average per year.
  • HEN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.08%.
  • Measured over the past years, HEN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.13% on average per year.
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.
  • 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

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • 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 14.04, which indicates a correct valuation of HEN.
  • HEN's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HEN is cheaper than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HEN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say HEN is valued slightly cheaper.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.43, which indicates a correct valuation of HEN.
  • 84.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HEN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • HEN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.06.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.04
Fwd PE 16.43
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

  • 92.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HEN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HEN indicates a rather cheap valuation: HEN is cheaper than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.11
EV/EBITDA 8.73
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

  • HEN's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.55% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.2
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%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • HEN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.83.
  • HEN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
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

  • 40.71% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HEN. 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 (2/17/2026, 5:29:08 PM)

76.25

+0.3 (+0.39%)

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 Cap33.39B
Revenue(TTM)20.11B
Net Income(TTM)2.09B
Analysts70.71
Price Target75.43 (-1.08%)
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)-1.25%
PT rev (3m)-0.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.31%
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 14.04
Fwd PE 16.43
P/S 1.58
P/FCF 16.11
P/OCF 12.17
P/B 1.67
P/tB 12.15
EV/EBITDA 8.73
EPS(TTM)5.43
EY7.12%
EPS(NY)4.64
Fwd EY6.09%
FCF(TTM)4.73
FCFY6.21%
OCF(TTM)6.26
OCFY8.21%
SpS48.35
BVpS45.75
TBVpS6.28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.2
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 3.56
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 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 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 40.71%.