Henkel AG KGaA (XSWX:HEN) Ending Cash Position: CHF2,527 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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XSWX:HEN Henkel AG & Co KGaA XSWX:HEN
79 GF Score
Price CHF64.35
GF Value CHF61.13
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What is Henkel AG KGaA Ending Cash Position?

Henkel AG KGaA XSWX:HEN 79 Ending Cash Position is CHF2,527 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 Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF2,527 Mil.

Henkel AG KGaA's quarterly Ending Cash Position declined from Dec. 2024 (CHF2,697 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (CHF2,693 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2025 (CHF2,693 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF2,527 Mil).

Henkel AG KGaA's annual Ending Cash Position increased from Dec. 2023 (CHF1,840 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CHF2,697 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 (CHF2,697 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF2,527 Mil).


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Henkel AG KGaA Ending Cash Position Historical Data

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Henkel AG KGaA Ending Cash Position Chart

Henkel AG KGaA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Ending Cash Position
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2,202.08 1,073.71 1,839.94 2,697.21 2,526.94

Henkel AG KGaA Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Ending Cash Position Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,839.94 1,783.75 2,697.21 2,692.85 2,526.94
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Henkel AG KGaA Ending Cash Position Calculation

Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. It is equal to the Beginning Cash Position plus the Net Change in Cash.

Henkel AG KGaA's Ending Cash Position for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position= Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=2695.837+-168.899
=2,527

Henkel AG KGaA's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position=Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=2679.04+-152.102
=2,527

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Ending Cash Position →
What does a Ending Cash Position of CHF2,527 Mil mean?
Henkel AG KGaA (XSWX:HEN) has a Ending Cash Position of CHF2,527 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Henkel AG KGaA and its competitors.
Is Henkel AG KGaA's Ending Cash Position too high?
Henkel AG KGaA's current Ending Cash Position is CHF2,527 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 Ending Cash Position compare to PG and CL?
Henkel AG KGaA's Ending Cash Position of CHF2,527 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 Ending Cash Position for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Ending Cash Position depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Ending Cash Position 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 Ending Cash Position mean?
A high Ending Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Henkel AG KGaA and its competitors. Henkel AG KGaA's current Ending Cash Position is CHF2,527 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 Ending Cash Position of CHF2,527 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 Ending Cash Position is CHF2,527 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 Ending Cash Position calculated?
Ending Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Henkel AG KGaA (XSWX:HEN), the current Ending Cash Position is CHF2,527 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:

  • Ending Cash Position: CHF2,527 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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