Latest P/E ratio for Henkel AG KGAA: 16.1 — see history and peer comparisons.
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The P/E ratio compares a company's stock price to its earnings per share. A lower P/E ratio may indicate that the stock is undervalued.
Henkel AG KGAA (HENKY) currently reports a P/E ratio of 16.1. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 21.97. Use the charts on this page to explore Henkel AG KGAA's P/E ratio history and peer comparisons.
Henkel AG KGAA's P/E ratio of 16.1 is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 21.97. That is roughly 26.7% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.
The P/E ratio is a valuation multiple that relates Henkel AG KGAA's market price to a fundamental measure such as earnings, sales, or book value. At 16.1, HENKY can look expensive or cheap only in context — versus its own history, growth rate, and Consumer Discretionary peers. Higher multiples often price in stronger expected growth; lower ones can signal value or concern.
Start with the current P/E ratio of 16.1, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 21.97. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Henkel AG KGAA, and consider following HENKY for alerts when major investors trade the stock.
Henkel AG KGAA is classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector. On P/E ratio, it currently shows 16.1 versus a sector average near 21.97. Sector peers often share similar capital intensity and growth regimes, so relative rankings inside Consumer Discretionary are usually more informative than comparing HENKY with unrelated industries.