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Henkel AG KGaA's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF4,777 Mil. Henkel AG KGaA's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF9,750 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Henkel AG KGaA's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF4,777 Mil. Henkel AG KGaA's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF9,418 Mil. Therefore, Henkel AG KGaA's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 50.72%.
Henkel AG KGaA had a gross margin of 50.72% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
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%.
Henkel AG KGaA (XSWX:HEN) Gross Profit 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
Henkel AG KGaA Gross Profit Related Terms
Henkel AG KGaA Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Henkel AG KGaA's Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Profit vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Henkel AG KGaA's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Henkel AG KGaA's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF9,750 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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:HEN) has a Gross Profit of CHF9,750 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Henkel AG KGaA and its competitors.
Is Henkel AG KGaA's Gross Profit too high?
Henkel AG KGaA's current Gross Profit is CHF9,750 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 Gross Profit compare to PG and CL?
Henkel AG KGaA's Gross Profit of CHF9,750 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 Gross Profit for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Henkel AG KGaA and its competitors. Henkel AG KGaA's current Gross Profit is CHF9,750 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 Gross Profit of CHF9,750 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF61.39, compared to a current price of CHF65.40 — trading 6.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is CHF9,750 Mil. Henkel AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Henkel AG KGaA (XSWX:HEN), the current Gross Profit is CHF9,750 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 CHF65.40 is trading 6.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF61.39.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HEN:
Gross Profit: CHF9,750 Mil
GF Value™: CHF61.39 vs. price of CHF65.40 (6.5% above fair value)
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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