HENOF (Henkel AG KGaA) EV-to-EBITDA: 8.38 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 28% Below Median

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HENOF Henkel AG & Co KGaA HENOF
76 GF Score
Price $83.50
GF Value $83.34
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Henkel AG KGaA EV-to-EBITDA?

Henkel AG KGaA HENOF 76 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.38 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 11.65. GuruFocus rates HENOF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $83.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,643 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Henkel AG KGaA ranks better than 53.13% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Henkel AG KGaA's enterprise value is $34,306 Mil. Henkel AG KGaA's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $4,092 Mil. Therefore, Henkel AG KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.38.

The historical rank and industry rank for Henkel AG KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

HENOF' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.48   Med: 11.65   Max: 17.37
Current: 8.55

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Henkel AG KGaA was 17.37. The lowest was 7.48. And the median was 11.65.

HENOF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
53.13% of 1643 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.07 vs HENOF: 8.55

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-07-19), Henkel AG KGaA's stock price is $83.50. Henkel AG KGaA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $5.714. Therefore, Henkel AG KGaA's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 14.61.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Henkel AG KGaA  (OTCPK:HENOF) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Henkel AG KGaA's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=83.50/5.714
=14.61

Henkel AG KGaA's share price for today is $83.50.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Henkel AG KGaA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $5.714.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Henkel AG KGaA EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Henkel AG KGaA EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Henkel AG KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Henkel AG KGaA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.10 11.11 10.76 9.61 8.26

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
EV-to-EBITDA 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 10.76 0.00 9.61 0.00 8.26

HENOF vs PG, CL, KVUE: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Henkel AG KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Henkel AG KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Henkel AG KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


HENOF
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Henkel AG KGaA EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Henkel AG KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=34305.953/4092.337
=8.38

Henkel AG KGaA's current Enterprise Value is $34,306 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Henkel AG KGaA's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $4,092 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 EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.38 mean?
Henkel AG KGaA (HENOF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.38 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Henkel AG KGaA. This is 28% below median its historical median of 11.65. Over the past decade, Henkel AG KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.48 to 17.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Henkel AG KGaA ranks #770 out of 1643 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is Henkel AG KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Henkel AG KGaA's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.38 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 11.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.48 to a high of 17.37. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07. Henkel AG KGaA's value of 8.38 is 7.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Henkel AG KGaA ranks #770 out of 1643 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Henkel AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Henkel AG KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Henkel AG KGaA ranks #770 out of 1643 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Henkel AG KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07. Henkel AG KGaA's value of 8.38 is 7.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Henkel AG KGaA's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.48 to 17.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.65 vs. the industry median of 9.07, Henkel AG KGaA has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.07, based on 1,643 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Henkel AG KGaA's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.38 is 7.6% below 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Henkel AG KGaA. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Henkel AG KGaA's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.38, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 11.65. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $83.34, compared to a current price of $83.50 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.38, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 11.65 and 7.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.07. Henkel AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Henkel AG KGaA (HENOF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.38 as of Jul. 19, 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 $83.50 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $83.34. GuruFocus considers Henkel AG KGaA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HENOF:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 8.38 (28% below median its 10-year median of 11.65)
  • GF Value™: $83.34 vs. price of $83.50 (0.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#770 of 1643)

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.


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.
76GF Score

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