Henkel AG KGaAXSWX:HEN3 76 PB Ratio is 1.37 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 1.95. 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 1,896 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Henkel AG KGaA ranks worse than 52.37% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-24), Henkel AG KGaA's share price is CHF63.74. Henkel AG KGaA's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF46.60. Hence, Henkel AG KGaA's PB Ratio of today is 1.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Henkel AG KGaA's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:HEN3'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.24 Med: 1.95 Max: 3.94
Current: 1.41
During the past 13 years, Henkel AG KGaA's highest PB Ratio was 3.94. The lowest was 1.24. And the median was 1.95.
XSWX:HEN3's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 52.37% of 1896
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.34
vs XSWX:HEN3: 1.41
During the past 12 months, Henkel AG KGaA's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Henkel AG KGaA was 20.00% per year. The lowest was 1.30% per year. And the median was 7.75% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Henkel AG KGaA PB Ratio Related Terms
Henkel AG KGaA PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Henkel AG KGaA's PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Henkel AG KGaA's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Henkel AG KGaA's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Henkel AG KGaA's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Henkel AG KGaA (XSWX:HEN3) has a PB Ratio of 1.37 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Henkel AG KGaA and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 1.95. Over the past decade, Henkel AG KGaA's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.24 to 3.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Henkel AG KGaA ranks #993 out of 1896 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 52.4%.
Is Henkel AG KGaA's PB Ratio too high?
Henkel AG KGaA's current PB Ratio of 1.37 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.24 to a high of 3.94. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.34. Henkel AG KGaA's value of 1.37 is 2.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Henkel AG KGaA ranks #993 out of 1896 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 PB Ratio compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Henkel AG KGaA ranks #993 out of 1896 companies for PB Ratio. This places Henkel AG KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.34. Henkel AG KGaA's value of 1.37 is 2.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Henkel AG KGaA's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.24 to 3.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.95 vs. the industry median of 1.34, 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 PB Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.34, based on 1,896 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Henkel AG KGaA's current PB Ratio of 1.37 is 2.2% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Henkel AG KGaA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Henkel AG KGaA's current PB Ratio is 1.37, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 1.95. 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 PB Ratio of 1.37. 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 PB Ratio is 1.37, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.95 and 2.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.34. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Henkel AG KGaA (XSWX:HEN3), the current PB Ratio is 1.37 as of Jun. 24, 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 (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:
PB Ratio: 1.37 (30% below median its 10-year median of 1.95)
GF Value™: CHF64.12 vs. price of CHF63.74 (0.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#993 of 1896)
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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