Henkel AG KGaAXSWX:HEN3 76 Gross Margin % is 50.72% as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 46.05. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HEN3 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF64.12. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Henkel AG KGaA ranks better than 85.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Henkel AG KGaA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:HEN3'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.82 Med: 46.05 Max: 50.85
Current: 50.85
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Henkel AG KGaA was 50.85%. The lowest was 41.82%. And the median was 46.05%.
XSWX:HEN3's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 85.17% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs XSWX:HEN3: 50.85
Henkel AG KGaA had a gross margin of 50.72% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Henkel AG KGaA was 2.60% per year.
Henkel AG KGaA (XSWX:HEN3) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Henkel AG KGaA had a gross margin of 50.72% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Henkel AG KGaA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Henkel AG KGaA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Henkel AG KGaA's Gross 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.
XSWX:HEN3 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Henkel AG KGaA's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Henkel AG KGaA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Henkel AG KGaA's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Henkel AG KGaA (XSWX:HEN3) has a Gross Margin % of 50.72% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Henkel AG KGaA and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 46.05. Over the past decade, Henkel AG KGaA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.82 to 50.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Henkel AG KGaA ranks #282 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Henkel AG KGaA's Gross Margin % too high?
Henkel AG KGaA's current Gross Margin % of 50.72% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 46.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.82 to a high of 50.85. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Henkel AG KGaA's value of 50.72% is 92.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Henkel AG KGaA ranks #282 out of 1902 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, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Henkel AG KGaA's Gross Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Henkel AG KGaA ranks #282 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Henkel AG KGaA in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Henkel AG KGaA's value of 50.72% is 92.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Henkel AG KGaA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.82 to 50.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.05 vs. the industry median of 26.37, 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 Gross Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,902 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Henkel AG KGaA's current Gross Margin % of 50.72% is 92.3% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Henkel AG KGaA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Henkel AG KGaA's current Gross Margin % is 50.72%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 46.05. 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:HEN3) has a current Gross Margin % of 50.72%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF64.12, compared to a current price of CHF63.74 — trading 0.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.72%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 46.05 and 92.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Henkel AG KGaA (XSWX:HEN3), the current Gross Margin % is 50.72% 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:HEN3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henkel AG KGaA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF63.74 is trading 0.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF64.12.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HEN3:
Gross Margin %: 50.72% (10% above median its 10-year median of 46.05)
GF Value™: CHF64.12 vs. price of CHF63.74 (0.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#282 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HEN3 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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