Henkel AG KGaAHENKY -0.91%76 FCF Margin % is 14.82% as of Dec. 2025, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 10.45. GuruFocus rates HENKY with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,956 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Henkel AG KGaA ranks better than 77.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Henkel AG KGaA's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HENKY'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.92 Med: 10.45 Max: 12.75
Current: 9.03
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Henkel AG KGaA was 12.75%. The lowest was 2.92%. And the median was 10.45%.
HENKY's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 77.1% of 1956
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs HENKY: 9.03
Henkel AG KGaA FCF Margin % Related Terms
Henkel AG KGaA FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Henkel AG KGaA's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Henkel AG KGaA's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Henkel AG KGaA's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (HENKY) has a FCF Margin % of 14.82% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Henkel AG KGaA and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 10.45. Over the past decade, Henkel AG KGaA's FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.92 to 12.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Henkel AG KGaA ranks #448 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is Henkel AG KGaA's FCF Margin % too high?
Henkel AG KGaA's current FCF Margin % of 14.82% is 42% above median its 10-year median of 10.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.92 to a high of 12.75. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. Henkel AG KGaA's value of 14.82% is 587.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Henkel AG KGaA ranks #448 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 FCF Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Henkel AG KGaA ranks #448 out of 1956 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Henkel AG KGaA in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. Henkel AG KGaA's value of 14.82% is 587.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Henkel AG KGaA's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.92 to 12.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.45 vs. the industry median of 2.16, 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 FCF Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.16, based on 1,956 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Henkel AG KGaA's current FCF Margin % of 14.82% is 587.7% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Henkel AG KGaA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Henkel AG KGaA's current FCF Margin % is 14.82%, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 10.45. 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 (HENKY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.47, compared to a current price of $19.45 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 14.82%, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 10.45 and 587.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.16. Henkel AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Henkel AG KGaA (HENKY), the current FCF Margin % is 14.82% 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 (HENKY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henkel AG KGaA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $19.45 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.47.
GuruFocus considers Henkel AG KGaA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HENKY:
FCF Margin %: 14.82% (42% above median its 10-year median of 10.45)
GF Value™: $19.47 vs. price of $19.45 (0.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 587.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#448 of 1956)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HENKY 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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