Henkel HEN3.DE
Henkel is a German consumer and industrial goods company, with brands in detergents, cosmetics, and adhesives. Henkel presents a solid balance sheet (ND/EBITDA 0.72) and a reasonable valuation (P/E 15.87), but its growth is flat (revenue -0.5%, earnings -8.1%), which limits its appeal despite a sustainable dividend (payout 44%).
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Henkel is a German consumer and industrial goods company, with brands in detergents, cosmetics, and adhesives. Henkel presents a solid balance sheet (ND/EBITDA 0.72) and a reasonable valuation (P/E 15.87), but its growth is flat (revenue -0.5%, earnings -8.1%), which limits its appeal despite a sustainable dividend (payout 44%).
Score by category
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Financial health | 7.2 |
| Quality / Moat | 5.6 |
| Valuation | 7.0 |
| Growth | 3.5 |
| Dividend | 7.2 |
| Momentum | 6.1 |
| Risk & Context | 7.8 |
OVERALL SCORE: 6.5/10
Context and risks
Moderate regulatory and governance risk in Germany. There is no material exposure to current macro factors (rates, oil, geopolitics) given its defensive consumer profile and low leverage (ND/EBITDA 0.72).
News considered in the analysis
- Can Kimberly-Clark's Pricing Actions Offset Rising Input Cost Risks? — Análisis de un competidor directo sobre presión de costes; no aporta información nueva específica sobre Henkel.
- SIG names Ann-Kristin Erkens new CEO in swift leadership shift — Noticia sobre el nombramiento de un CEO en SIG, un competidor en el negocio de adhesivos; sin impacto directo en Henkel.
- Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk — Listículo de mercado sin información específica sobre Henkel.
- Henkel AG & Co KGaA (HELKF) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Organic Growth and ... — Resultados del segundo trimestre con crecimiento orgánico fuerte, aunque los ingresos totales y beneficios reportados caen; la noticia ya está parcialmente en el precio.
- Is Henkel KGaA (XTRA:HEN3) Still A Bargain After A 16% Return? — Artículo de opinión sobre valoración; sin información nueva.
Verdict: Hold; financial strength and moderate valuation offset the lack of growth, but there are no clear catalysts for a rebound.
Main risk: Stagnant growth (negative revenue and earnings) is the main risk, as it could lead to a de-rating if operational improvement does not materialize.
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