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Henkel AG KGaAXSWX:HEN 79 Days Sales Outstanding is 65.86 as of Jun. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 61.48. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HEN with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF63.58. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,942 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Henkel AG KGaA ranks worse than 79.76% on this metric.
Henkel AG KGaA's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF3,439 Mil. Henkel AG KGaA's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF9,529 Mil.
Hence, Henkel AG KGaA's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 65.86.
The historical rank and industry rank for Henkel AG KGaA's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:HEN'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 56.97 Med: 61.48 Max: 65.78
Current: 65.78
During the past 13 years, Henkel AG KGaA's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 65.78. The lowest was 56.97. And the median was 61.48.
XSWX:HEN's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 79.76% of 1942
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 38.73
vs XSWX:HEN: 65.78
Henkel AG KGaA's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (62.65) to Jun. 2026 (65.86).
Henkel AG KGaA (XSWX:HEN) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Henkel AG KGaA Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Henkel AG KGaA Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Henkel AG KGaA's Days Sales Outstanding 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.
XSWX:HEN vs PG, CL, EL: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Henkel AG KGaA's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Henkel AG KGaA's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Henkel AG KGaA's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures 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.
* 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 (XSWX:HEN) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 65.86 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Henkel AG KGaA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 61.48. Over the past decade, Henkel AG KGaA's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 56.97 to 65.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Henkel AG KGaA ranks #1549 out of 1942 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 79.8%.
Is Henkel AG KGaA's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Henkel AG KGaA's current Days Sales Outstanding of 65.86 is near median its 10-year median of 61.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.97 to a high of 65.78. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.73. Henkel AG KGaA's value of 65.86 is 70% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Henkel AG KGaA ranks #1549 out of 1942 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Days Sales Outstanding compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Henkel AG KGaA ranks #1549 out of 1942 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Henkel AG KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.73. Henkel AG KGaA's value of 65.86 is 70% above this benchmark. Historically, Henkel AG KGaA's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 56.97 to 65.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.48 vs. the industry median of 38.73, 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 Days Sales Outstanding for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 38.73, based on 1,942 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Henkel AG KGaA's current Days Sales Outstanding of 65.86 is 70% 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Henkel AG KGaA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Henkel AG KGaA's current Days Sales Outstanding is 65.86, which is near median its own 10-year median of 61.48. 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 Days Sales Outstanding of 65.86. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF63.58, compared to a current price of CHF66.95 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 65.86, which is near median its 10-year median of 61.48 and 70% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 38.73. Henkel AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Henkel AG KGaA (XSWX:HEN), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 65.86 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 (XSWX:HEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henkel AG KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF66.95 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF63.58.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HEN:
Days Sales Outstanding: 65.86 (near median its 10-year median of 61.48)
GF Value™: CHF63.58 vs. price of CHF66.95 (5.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1549 of 1942)
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.
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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