Henkel AG KGaA (XSWX:HEN) Change In Receivables: CHF-30 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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XSWX:HEN Henkel AG & Co KGaA XSWX:HEN
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Price CHF64.35
GF Value CHF61.13
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What is Henkel AG KGaA Change In Receivables?

Henkel AG KGaA XSWX:HEN 79 Change In Receivables is CHF-30 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HEN with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF61.13. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Henkel AG KGaA's change in receivables for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF223 Mil. It means Henkel AG KGaA's Accounts Receivable declined by CHF223 Mil from Jun. 2025 to Dec. 2025 .

Henkel AG KGaA's change in receivables for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-29 Mil. It means Henkel AG KGaA's Accounts Receivable increased by CHF29 Mil from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .

Henkel AG KGaA's Accounts Receivable for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF3,160 Mil.

Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed. Henkel AG KGaA's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 61.23.

In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Apple Inc's Accounts Receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Henkel AG KGaA's liquidation value for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-4,711 Mil.


Henkel AG KGaA  (XSWX:HEN) Change In Receivables Explanation

1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.

Henkel AG KGaA's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=3159.606/9418.164*91
=61.23

2. In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Henkel AG KGaA's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:

Henkel AG KGaA's liquidation value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Liquidation Value
=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities+(0.75 * Accounts Receivable)+(0.5 * Total Inventories)
=2970.179-11153.801+0.75 * 3159.606+0.5 * 2205.006
=-4,711

* 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 Change In Receivables Related Terms


Henkel AG KGaA Change In Receivables Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Henkel AG KGaA's Change In Receivables 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.

Henkel AG KGaA Change In Receivables Chart

Henkel AG KGaA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Change In Receivables
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Henkel AG KGaA Semi-Annual Data
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Henkel AG KGaA Change In Receivables Calculation

Change In Accounts Receivable relative to the previous period. It is any increase or decrease in the cash a company is owed by its customers.

Change In Receivables for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-30 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Change In Receivables →
What does a Change In Receivables of CHF-30 Mil mean?
Henkel AG KGaA (XSWX:HEN) has a Change In Receivables of CHF-30 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Henkel AG KGaA and its competitors.
Is Henkel AG KGaA's Change In Receivables too high?
Henkel AG KGaA's current Change In Receivables is CHF-30 Mil. Overall, Henkel AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Henkel AG KGaA's Change In Receivables compare to PG and CL?
Henkel AG KGaA's Change In Receivables of CHF-30 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Change In Receivables for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Change In Receivables depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Change In Receivables should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Change In Receivables mean?
A high Change In Receivables can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Henkel AG KGaA and its competitors. Henkel AG KGaA's current Change In Receivables is CHF-30 Mil. 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?
Henkel AG KGaA (XSWX:HEN) has a current Change In Receivables of CHF-30 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF61.13, compared to a current price of CHF64.35 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Receivables is CHF-30 Mil. Henkel AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Receivables calculated?
Change In Receivables is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Henkel AG KGaA (XSWX:HEN), the current Change In Receivables is CHF-30 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 (XSWX:HEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henkel AG KGaA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF64.35 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF61.13.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:HEN:

  • Change In Receivables: CHF-30 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF61.13 vs. price of CHF64.35 (5.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Henkel AG KGaA Business Description

Address Henkelstrasse 67, Duesseldorf, NW, DEU, 40589
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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