HENKEL AG & CO KGAA (HEN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:HEN - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE0006048408 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to HEN. HEN was compared to 8 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 is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. These ratings could make HEN a good candidate for value investing.
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.
HEN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
HEN's Return On Assets of 5.69% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HEN outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 9.24%, HEN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
HEN has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.43%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HEN outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HEN is significantly below the industry average of 19.91%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.43%) for HEN is above the 3 year average (7.40%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.69% | ||
| ROE | 9.24% | ||
| ROIC | 8.43% |
ROA(3y)4.55%
ROA(5y)4.66%
ROE(3y)7.37%
ROE(5y)7.67%
ROIC(3y)7.4%
ROIC(5y)7.4%
1.3 Margins
HEN has a Profit Margin of 9.30%. This is in the better half of the industry: HEN outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
HEN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.05%, HEN is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HEN has declined.
HEN has a Gross Margin of 50.60%. This is in the better half of the industry: HEN outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HEN has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.3% | ||
| GM | 50.6% |
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%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for HEN remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HEN has less shares outstanding
HEN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
HEN has an Altman-Z score of 3.10. This indicates that HEN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
HEN has a Altman-Z score of 3.10. This is in the better half of the industry: HEN outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HEN is 1.43, which is an excellent value as it means it would take HEN, only 1.43 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HEN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.43) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09 indicates that HEN is not too dependend on debt financing.
HEN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.09. This is amongst the best in the industry. HEN outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.1 |
ROIC/WACC1.28
WACC6.58%
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 has a better Quick ratio (0.93) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
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.
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%-1.41%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.77, which indicates a very decent 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 26.51, HEN is valued rather cheaply.
HEN is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.77.
HEN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HEN is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HEN to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.09), we can say HEN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.77 |
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of HEN may justify a higher PE ratio.
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)2.68
EPS Next 2Y-7.54%
EPS Next 3Y-9.55%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HEN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.94%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
HEN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.97.
HEN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.94% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
38.42% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HEN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
HEN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP38.42%
EPS Next 2Y-7.54%
EPS Next 3Y-9.55%
FRA:HEN (8/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
63.9
-0.2 (-0.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners31%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap27.99B
Analysts71.43
Price Target76.44 (19.62%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.94% |
Yearly Dividend1.84
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.01%
DP38.42%
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)-3.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.99%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.84%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.2%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
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)0.71%
PT rev (3m)-1.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.77 | ||
| P/S | 1.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.97 | ||
| P/B | 1.29 | ||
| P/tB | 9.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.84 |
EPS(TTM)5.43
EY8.5%
EPS(NY)4.64
Fwd EY7.26%
FCF(TTM)5.69
FCFY8.91%
OCF(TTM)7.12
OCFY11.15%
SpS49.29
BVpS49.62
TBVpS6.74
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.68
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.69% | ||
| ROE | 9.24% | ||
| ROCE | 11.58% | ||
| ROIC | 8.43% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.96% | ||
| ROICexgc | 65.47% | ||
| OM | 14.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.3% | ||
| GM | 50.6% | ||
| FCFM | 11.55% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-20.16%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.43 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.53 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 75.79% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.9% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 29.44 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.87% | ||
| Profit Quality | 124.27% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.1 |
F-Score7
WACC6.58%
ROIC/WACC1.28
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%-1.41%
Revenue Next Year-4.4%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.2%
Revenue Next 3Y3.57%
Revenue Next 5Y1.45%
EBIT growth 1Y33.1%
EBIT growth 3Y8.09%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.92%
EBIT Next Year26.14%
EBIT Next 3Y10.56%
EBIT Next 5Y6.03%
FCF growth 1Y-5.78%
FCF growth 3Y18.63%
FCF growth 5Y-0.55%
OCF growth 1Y-4.15%
OCF growth 3Y13.37%
OCF growth 5Y-0.76%