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

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

64.3 EUR
-0.35 (-0.54%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to HEN. HEN was compared to 13 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 it does not seem to be growing.


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.
Each year in the past 5 years HEN has been profitable.
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 2015 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: 61.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
HEN has a Return On Equity (10.42%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.12%, HEN is doing worse than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HEN is significantly below the industry average of 18.07%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.40%) for HEN is below the current ROIC(9.12%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 9.86%, HEN is not doing good in the industry: 61.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
HEN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 14.36%, HEN is not doing good in the industry: 69.23% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HEN has declined.
HEN has a Gross Margin of 50.91%. This is in the better half of the industry: HEN outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HEN has grown nicely.
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 2015 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, HEN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for HEN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
HEN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
HEN.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingHEN.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

HEN has an Altman-Z score of 3.32. This indicates that HEN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
HEN has a Altman-Z score (3.32) which is in line with its industry peers.
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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.10 is amongst the best of the industry. HEN outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.1
Debt/FCF 1.79
Altman-Z 3.32
ROIC/WACC1.37
WACC6.67%
HEN.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHEN.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 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.
The Current ratio of HEN (1.21) is better than 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.
HEN's Quick ratio of 0.91 is amongst the best of the industry. HEN outperforms 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 2015 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.08% in the past year.
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

HEN is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 0.10% yearly.
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

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
HEN.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHEN.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.84 indicates a reasonable valuation of HEN.
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 26.46, HEN is valued rather cheaply.
HEN is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.85.
84.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HEN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HEN to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.10), we can say HEN is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.84
Fwd PE 13.85
HEN.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHEN.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

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 cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.58
EV/EBITDA 7.4
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)2.7
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 2.96%.
HEN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.48.
HEN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.96%

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 2015 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

FRA:HEN (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

64.3

-0.35 (-0.54%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-11 2026-03-11
Inst Owners33.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap28.16B
Revenue(TTM)20.11B
Net Income(TTM)2.09B
Analysts70.71
Price Target76.32 (18.69%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.96%
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)0.02%
PT rev (3m)1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.84
Fwd PE 13.85
P/S 1.33
P/FCF 13.58
P/OCF 10.27
P/B 1.41
P/tB 10.24
EV/EBITDA 7.4
EPS(TTM)5.43
EY8.44%
EPS(NY)4.64
Fwd EY7.22%
FCF(TTM)4.73
FCFY7.36%
OCF(TTM)6.26
OCFY9.74%
SpS48.35
BVpS45.75
TBVpS6.28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.7
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 3.32
F-Score9
WACC6.67%
ROIC/WACC1.37
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 Year24.69%
EBIT Next 3Y10.1%
EBIT Next 5Y6.68%
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 of HENKEL AG & CO KGAA (HEN.DE) 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 valuation of HENKEL AG & CO KGAA based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HENKEL AG & CO KGAA (HEN.DE) is 11.84 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.41.


Can you provide the financial health for HEN stock?

The financial health rating of HENKEL AG & CO KGAA (HEN.DE) is 7 / 10.