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

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

65.15 EUR
-0.3 (-0.46%)
Last: 12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

HEN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 11 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 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

HEN has a Return On Assets (6.37%) which 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 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
HEN has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.12%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HEN underperforms 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 17.07%.
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

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'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.
HEN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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 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.
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
The debt/assets ratio for HEN is higher compared to a year ago.
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

An Altman-Z score of 3.33 indicates that HEN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
HEN's Altman-Z score of 3.33 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HEN outperforms 41.67% of 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.79, HEN belongs to the top 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HEN (0.10) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.1
Debt/FCF 1.79
Altman-Z 3.33
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC6.72%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.21 indicates that HEN should not have too much problems paying 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.
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 better Quick ratio (0.91) 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 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.39% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, HEN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.08% in the last year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.10% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.45% on average over the next years.
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 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.00, which indicates a very decent valuation of HEN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HEN is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
HEN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
HEN is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.04.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HEN is valued cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
HEN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12
Fwd PE 14.04
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HEN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
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 13.76
EV/EBITDA 7.48
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)2.73
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 2.93%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.99, HEN has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, HEN pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.93%

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 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 (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

65.15

-0.3 (-0.46%)

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 Cap28.53B
Revenue(TTM)20.11B
Net Income(TTM)2.09B
Analysts70.71
Price Target76.39 (17.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.93%
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)0.67%
PT rev (3m)1.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12
Fwd PE 14.04
P/S 1.35
P/FCF 13.76
P/OCF 10.4
P/B 1.42
P/tB 10.38
EV/EBITDA 7.48
EPS(TTM)5.43
EY8.33%
EPS(NY)4.64
Fwd EY7.12%
FCF(TTM)4.73
FCFY7.27%
OCF(TTM)6.26
OCFY9.61%
SpS48.35
BVpS45.75
TBVpS6.28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.73
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 3.33
F-Score9
WACC6.72%
ROIC/WACC1.36
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 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 12 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.42.


Can you provide the financial health for HEN stock?

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