Henkel AG KGaA (XSWX:HEN) Tax Rate %: 23.62% (As of Dec. 2025)


XSWX:HEN Henkel AG & Co KGaA XSWX:HEN
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Price CHF64.35
GF Value CHF59.75
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What is Henkel AG KGaA Tax Rate %?

Henkel AG KGaA XSWX:HEN 77 Tax Rate % is 23.62% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HEN with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF59.75. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Henkel AG KGaA's Tax Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF271 Mil. Henkel AG KGaA's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF1,146 Mil. Therefore, Henkel AG KGaA's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 23.62%.

Henkel AG KGaA Tax Rate % Related Terms

Henkel AG KGaA Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Henkel AG KGaA Tax Rate % Chart

Henkel AG KGaA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 24.15 25.81 29.08 25.38 24.55

Henkel AG KGaA Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Henkel AG KGaA Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Henkel AG KGaA's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=625.203/2546.534
=24.55 %

Henkel AG KGaA's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=270.61/1145.894
=23.62 %

* 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 Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 23.62% mean?
Henkel AG KGaA (XSWX:HEN) has a Tax Rate % of 23.62% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Henkel AG KGaA's Tax Rate % too high?
Henkel AG KGaA's current Tax Rate % is 23.62%. Overall, Henkel AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Henkel AG KGaA's Tax Rate % compare to PG and CL?
Henkel AG KGaA's Tax Rate % of 23.62% 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 Tax Rate % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Henkel AG KGaA's current Tax Rate % is 23.62%. 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?
Henkel AG KGaA (XSWX:HEN) has a current Tax Rate % of 23.62%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF59.75, compared to a current price of CHF64.35 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 23.62%. Henkel AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Henkel AG KGaA (XSWX:HEN), the current Tax Rate % is 23.62% 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 CHF64.35 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF59.75.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:HEN:

  • Tax Rate %: 23.62%
  • GF Value™: CHF59.75 vs. price of CHF64.35 (7.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs

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.

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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