Henkel AG KGaAHENKY -0.46%76 Net Margin % is 9.16% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 9.62. 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 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Henkel AG KGaA ranks better than 79.71% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Henkel AG KGaA's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,083 Mil. Henkel AG KGaA's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $11,819 Mil. Therefore, Henkel AG KGaA's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.16%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Henkel AG KGaA's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HENKY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.62 Med: 9.62 Max: 12.58
Current: 9.93
HENKY's Net Margin % is ranked better than 79.71% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs HENKY: 9.93
Henkel AG KGaA (OTCPK:HENKY) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Henkel AG KGaA Net Margin % Related Terms
Henkel AG KGaA Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Henkel AG KGaA's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Henkel AG KGaA's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Henkel AG KGaA's Net 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 Net Margin % of 9.16% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Henkel AG KGaA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.62. Over the past decade, Henkel AG KGaA's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.62 to 12.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Henkel AG KGaA ranks #396 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is Henkel AG KGaA's Net Margin % too high?
Henkel AG KGaA's current Net Margin % of 9.16% is near median its 10-year median of 9.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.62 to a high of 12.58. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Henkel AG KGaA's value of 9.16% is 162.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Henkel AG KGaA ranks #396 out of 1952 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 Net Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Henkel AG KGaA ranks #396 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This places Henkel AG KGaA in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Henkel AG KGaA's value of 9.16% is 162.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Henkel AG KGaA's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.62 to 12.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.62 vs. the industry median of 3.50, 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 Net Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.50, based on 1,952 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Henkel AG KGaA's current Net Margin % of 9.16% is 162.1% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Henkel AG KGaA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Henkel AG KGaA's current Net Margin % is 9.16%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.62. 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 $19.54 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 9.16%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.62 and 162.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.50. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Henkel AG KGaA (HENKY), the current Net Margin % is 9.16% 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.54 is trading 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.47.
GuruFocus considers Henkel AG KGaA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HENKY:
Net Margin %: 9.16% (near median its 10-year median of 9.62)
GF Value™: $19.47 vs. price of $19.54 (0.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 162.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#396 of 1952)
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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