Henkel AG KGaAXSWX:HEN 78 EV-to-FCF is 15.86 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 19.11. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HEN with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF57.40. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,191 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Henkel AG KGaA ranks worse than 51.97% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Henkel AG KGaA's Enterprise Value is CHF27,292 Mil.
Henkel AG KGaA's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF1,721 Mil. Therefore, Henkel AG KGaA's EV-to-FCF for today is 15.86.
The historical rank and industry rank for Henkel AG KGaA's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:HEN'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.03 Med: 19.11 Max: 54.29
Current: 16.08
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Henkel AG KGaA was 54.29. The lowest was 11.03. And the median was 19.11.
XSWX:HEN's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 51.97% of 1191
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 15.41
vs XSWX:HEN: 16.08
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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:
Henkel AG KGaA's share price for today is CHF59.75.
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 CHF4.604.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Henkel AG KGaA EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Henkel AG KGaA EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Henkel AG KGaA's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Henkel AG KGaA's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Henkel AG KGaA's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Henkel AG KGaA's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Henkel AG KGaA's current Enterprise Value is CHF27,292 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Henkel AG KGaA's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF1,721 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.
Henkel AG KGaA (XSWX:HEN) has a EV-to-FCF of 15.86 as of Jun. 28, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Henkel AG KGaA and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 19.11. Over the past decade, Henkel AG KGaA's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 11.03 to 54.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Henkel AG KGaA ranks #619 out of 1191 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is Henkel AG KGaA's EV-to-FCF too high?
Henkel AG KGaA's current EV-to-FCF of 15.86 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 19.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.03 to a high of 54.29. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.41. Henkel AG KGaA's value of 15.86 is 2.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Henkel AG KGaA ranks #619 out of 1191 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Henkel AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Henkel AG KGaA's EV-to-FCF compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Henkel AG KGaA ranks #619 out of 1191 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Henkel AG KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.41. Henkel AG KGaA's value of 15.86 is 2.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Henkel AG KGaA's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 11.03 to 54.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.11 vs. the industry median of 15.41, 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 EV-to-FCF for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 15.41, based on 1,191 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Henkel AG KGaA's current EV-to-FCF of 15.86 is 2.9% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Henkel AG KGaA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Henkel AG KGaA's current EV-to-FCF is 15.86, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 19.11. 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 EV-to-FCF of 15.86. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF57.40, compared to a current price of CHF59.75 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 15.86, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 19.11 and 2.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 15.41. Henkel AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Henkel AG KGaA (XSWX:HEN), the current EV-to-FCF is 15.86 as of Jun. 28, 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 CHF59.75 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF57.40.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HEN:
EV-to-FCF: 15.86 (17% below median its 10-year median of 19.11)
GF Value™: CHF57.40 vs. price of CHF59.75 (4.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#619 of 1191)
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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