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Henkel AG KGaAHENOF 81 Cash-to-Debt is 0.73 as of Jun. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 0.66. GuruFocus rates HENOF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $73.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,949 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Henkel AG KGaA ranks better than 56.59% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Henkel AG KGaA's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.73.
If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Henkel AG KGaAcouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Henkel AG KGaA's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
HENOF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.66 Max: 1.13
Current: 0.73
During the past 13 years, Henkel AG KGaA's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 1.13. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.66.
HENOF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 56.59% of 1949
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs HENOF: 0.73
Henkel AG KGaA (OTCPK:HENOF) Cash-to-Debt Explanation
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Henkel AG KGaA Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Henkel AG KGaA Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Henkel AG KGaA's Cash-to-Debt can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Henkel AG KGaA's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Henkel AG KGaA Cash-to-Debt vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Henkel AG KGaA's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Henkel AG KGaA's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Henkel AG KGaA (HENOF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.73 as of Jun. 2026. This is 11% above median its historical median of 0.66. Over the past decade, Henkel AG KGaA's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.29 to 1.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Henkel AG KGaA ranks #846 out of 1949 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is Henkel AG KGaA's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Henkel AG KGaA's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.73 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 1.13. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50. Henkel AG KGaA's value of 0.73 is 46% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Henkel AG KGaA ranks #846 out of 1949 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Henkel AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Henkel AG KGaA's Cash-to-Debt compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Henkel AG KGaA ranks #846 out of 1949 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Henkel AG KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50. Henkel AG KGaA's value of 0.73 is 46% above this benchmark. Historically, Henkel AG KGaA's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.29 to 1.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.66 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Henkel AG KGaA has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.50, based on 1,949 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Henkel AG KGaA's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.73 is 46% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Henkel AG KGaA's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.73, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 0.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Henkel AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henkel AG KGaA (HENOF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $73.20, compared to a current price of $91.50 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.73, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.66 and 46% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.50. Henkel AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Henkel AG KGaA (HENOF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.73 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Henkel AG KGaA (HENOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henkel AG KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $91.50 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of $73.20.
GuruFocus considers Henkel AG KGaA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HENOF:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.73 (11% above median its 10-year median of 0.66)
GF Value™: $73.20 vs. price of $91.50 (25% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#846 of 1949)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HENOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Two distinct customer groups constitute Henkel. The consumer segment (around 47% of consolidated 2025 sales) is laundry and homecare, including the Persil and Purex laundry detergent brands; haircare, including the Schwarzkopf brand; and other brands, including Dial in hand soap. The adhesive technologies segment makes up the remaining 53% of sales. Sales in Europe accounted for 38% of the firm's consolidated total in 2025, while Asia-Pacific and North America accounted for 17% and 26%, respectively.
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