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HENKEL AG & CO KGAA VOR-PREF (HEN3.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:HEN3 - DE0006048432

71.72 EUR
-0.6 (-0.83%)
Last: 1/27/2026, 5:35:30 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to HEN3. HEN3 was compared to 12 industry peers in the Household Products industry. While HEN3 has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. HEN3 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 HEN3 was profitable.
  • HEN3 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HEN3 has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years HEN3 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
HEN3.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHEN3.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

  • HEN3's Return On Assets of 6.37% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HEN3 is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.42%, HEN3 is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 9.12%, HEN3 is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HEN3 is significantly below the industry average of 17.69%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (9.12%) for HEN3 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%
HEN3.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHEN3.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 HEN3 (9.86%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • HEN3's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • HEN3's Operating Margin of 14.36% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HEN3 is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • HEN3's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of HEN3 (50.91%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • HEN3'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%
HEN3.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHEN3.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

  • HEN3 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • HEN3 has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • HEN3 has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • HEN3 has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
HEN3.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingHEN3.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
HEN3.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHEN3.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

  • HEN3 has an Altman-Z score of 3.48. This indicates that HEN3 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • HEN3 has a Altman-Z score (3.48) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of HEN3 is 1.79, which is an excellent value as it means it would take HEN3, only 1.79 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of HEN3 (1.79) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
  • HEN3 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • HEN3 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.10. This is amongst the best in the industry. HEN3 outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.1
Debt/FCF 1.79
Altman-Z 3.48
ROIC/WACC1.32
WACC6.91%
HEN3.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHEN3.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

  • A Current Ratio of 1.21 indicates that HEN3 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • HEN3 has a Current ratio of 1.21. This is amongst the best in the industry. HEN3 outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
  • HEN3 has a Quick Ratio of 1.21. This is a bad value and indicates that HEN3 is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • HEN3's Quick ratio of 0.91 is amongst the best of the industry. HEN3 outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.21
Quick Ratio 0.91
HEN3.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHEN3.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 HEN3 have decreased by -9.65% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, HEN3 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.10% on average over the next years.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, HEN3 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.
HEN3.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHEN3.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
HEN3.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHEN3.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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.21, the valuation of HEN3 can be described as correct.
  • HEN3's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HEN3 is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HEN3's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.25.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.45, the valuation of HEN3 can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HEN3 is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.98, HEN3 is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.21
Fwd PE 15.45
HEN3.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHEN3.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HEN3 indicates a rather cheap valuation: HEN3 is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HEN3 is valued cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.15
EV/EBITDA 8.31
HEN3.DE Per share dataHEN3.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 HEN3's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.55% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.01
EPS Next 2Y-7.54%
EPS Next 3Y-9.55%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • HEN3 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.83%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.04, HEN3 has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • HEN3's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.83%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of HEN3 has a limited annual growth rate of 0.01%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

  • 40.71% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HEN3. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • HEN3's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP40.71%
EPS Next 2Y-7.54%
EPS Next 3Y-9.55%
HEN3.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHEN3.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
HEN3.DE Dividend Payout.HEN3.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HEN3.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

HENKEL AG & CO KGAA VOR-PREF / HEN3.DE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for HEN3 stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to HEN3.DE.


Can you provide the valuation status for HENKEL AG & CO KGAA VOR-PREF?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to HENKEL AG & CO KGAA VOR-PREF (HEN3.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of HEN3 stock?

HENKEL AG & CO KGAA VOR-PREF (HEN3.DE) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for HEN3 stock?

The financial health rating of HENKEL AG & CO KGAA VOR-PREF (HEN3.DE) is 7 / 10.


Is the dividend of HENKEL AG & CO KGAA VOR-PREF sustainable?

The dividend rating of HENKEL AG & CO KGAA VOR-PREF (HEN3.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 40.71%.