Henkel AG KGaA (XBUL:HEN3) Interest Expense: лв-258 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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XBUL:HEN3 Henkel AG & Co KGaA XBUL:HEN3
79 GF Score
Price лв69.14
GF Value лв64.35
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Henkel AG KGaA Interest Expense?

Henkel AG KGaA XBUL:HEN3 79 Interest Expense is лв-258 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XBUL:HEN3 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of лв64.35. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Henkel AG KGaA's interest expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was лв -133 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was лв-258 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Henkel AG KGaA's Operating Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was лв 2,781 Mil. Henkel AG KGaA's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was лв -133 Mil. Henkel AG KGaA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 20.93. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Henkel AG KGaA  (XBUL:HEN3) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Henkel AG KGaA's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was лв-133 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was лв2,781 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was лв6,373 Mil.

Henkel AG KGaA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*2781.024/-132.895
=20.93

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Henkel AG KGaA Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Henkel AG KGaA's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

Henkel AG KGaA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Henkel AG KGaA Semi-Annual Data
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XBUL:HEN3
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Henkel AG KGaA Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was лв-258 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 Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of лв-258 Mil mean?
Henkel AG KGaA (XBUL:HEN3) has a Interest Expense of лв-258 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Henkel AG KGaA and its competitors.
Is Henkel AG KGaA's Interest Expense too high?
Henkel AG KGaA's current Interest Expense is лв-258 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 Interest Expense compare to PG and CL?
Henkel AG KGaA's Interest Expense of лв-258 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 Interest Expense for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Henkel AG KGaA and its competitors. Henkel AG KGaA's current Interest Expense is лв-258 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 (XBUL:HEN3) has a current Interest Expense of лв-258 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is лв64.35, compared to a current price of лв69.14 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is лв-258 Mil. Henkel AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Henkel AG KGaA (XBUL:HEN3), the current Interest Expense is лв-258 Mil as of Jun. 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 (XBUL:HEN3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henkel AG KGaA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of лв69.14 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of лв64.35.

Key valuation signals for XBUL:HEN3:

  • Interest Expense: лв-258 Mil
  • GF Value™: лв64.35 vs. price of лв69.14 (7.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XBUL:HEN3 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.
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