Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (HEN3:GER) Strategic SWOT Analysis and Financial Insights - A 360? Review of Opportunities, Challenges and Risk, Corporate and ESG Strategies, Competitive Intelligence, Financial and Operational KPI?s, and Recent Trends
Company Report I 2025-02-27 I 121 Pages I Quaintel Research
Report Summary
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (HEN3:GER) Strategic SWOT Analysis and Financial Insights - A 360 Review of Opportunities, Challenges and Risk, Corporate and ESG Strategies, Competitive Intelligence, Financial and Operational KPIs, and Recent Trends Report is a comprehensive and easily accessible overview of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA's business operations. It provides a detailed analysis of the company's financial and strategic standing, as well as its position in the industry compared to competitors. The report includes several key features to facilitate decision-making and provide insights into the company's performance.
The report begins with in-depth information about Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, including key insights, business segments, key executives, locations, products and services, historical events, corporate strategy, and management discussions. This section provides a solid foundation for understanding the company's key attributes.
Next, the report assesses Henkel AG & Co. KGaA's strategic standing through various analyses. The ESG spotlight evaluates the company's environmental, social, and governance performance, providing insights into its sustainability efforts and ethical practices. The SWOT analysis examines the company's internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threats. Additionally, By integrating these strategic analyses, the report offers a comprehensive understanding of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA's overall strategic standing and supports informed decision-making and strategic planning.
The report also covers Henkel AG & Co. KGaA's financial analysis basis of latest income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. Key financial ratios related to profitability, asset turnover, credit, market, and long-term solvency are outlined, providing guidance for investment decisions. Furthermore, the report compares Henkel AG & Co. KGaA's financial parameters with those of its competitors, offering a unique analysis of the competitive landscape. This information helps manage the business environment and improve sales activities by gaining insight into competitors' operations.
Finally, the report includes recent news and deal activities undertaken by Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, enhancing awareness of the company's business trends, growth perspectives, and more.
Key Highlights
Henkel AG and Co. KGaA operates as a chemicals company. Henkel AG and Co. KGaA operates in three main business segments: Adhesive Technologies, Beauty Care and Laundry and Home Care. Henkel AG and Co. KGaA offers a wide range of products and services including adhesives, sealants and functional coatings for industries like automotive, electronics, construction etc. It also offers hair care, skin care, oral care and cosmetics products under brands such as Schwarzkopf and Syoss. The company also provides detergents, fabric care and home care products under brands such as Persil, Purex and Bref. Founded in 1876, the company is headquartered in Dusseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Henkel AG and Co. KGaA in the News:-
- 11-Feb-2025 - Henkel highlights end-use printed electronics innovations for smart surfaces, smart healthcare, and smart connectivity
- 07-Feb-2025 - Henkel to divest Retailer Brands business in North America
- 29-Jan-2025 - Henkel introduces new light cure adhesives for the assembly of flexible medical devices
- 28-Jan-2025 - Henkel Consumer Brand rewards suppliers for outstanding contributions
- 20-Jan-2025 - Henkel South Africa unveils 100% sustainable Alrode plant with solar farm installation
Scope
Tactical Analysis:- Various strategic frameworks to gain insights into a company's competitive position and operational environment. These analytical tools assist in identifying competitive advantages, potential risks, and areas for improvement and efficiency, enabling companies to make informed tactical decisions.
Business Strategy:- Contributes to shaping the company's overall direction, goals, and decision-making processes, ensuring long-term success and alignment with stakeholder expectations.
Financial Position:- Provide valuable information on the financial performance and investor sentiment surrounding the company. Indicating the level of confidence and expectations in the company's future prospects. These components collectively contribute to understanding the financial health and market perception of the company.
Company Fundamentals:- These fundamentals offer valuable insights into the company's history, operations, leadership, and geographical presence, aiding in a comprehensive understanding of the organization.
Competitive Landscape:- An identification of the company's main competitors, providing insights into the competitive landscape it operates in.
Reasons to Buy
Comprehensive Understanding of the Henkel AG & Co. KGaA's internal and external factors through SWOT analysis, Financial Analysis, and Competitors Benchmarking.
Strive Strategic Decision Making with various analyses and identifying potential customers and suppliers.
Mitigate Risk with help of thorough analysis of internal and external factors. Furthermore, develop strategies and contingency plans to address these challenges and minimize their impact on business operations.
Competitive Benchmarking will help to gain a competitive advantage by understanding industry trends, customer preferences, and best practices.
Financial Performance Evaluation provides crucial insights into key financial ratios and trends, supporting better financial decision-making and resource allocation.
Valuable insights from the report enable investors and partners to make informed decisions regarding potential Collaborations, Investments, or Partnerships with the company.
Additionally, available deep-dive analysis on the company Henkel AG & Co. KGaA:
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA PESTLE Analysis
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA VRIO Analysis
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA BCG Analysis
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning (STP) Analysis
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA Ansoff Matrix Analysis
Table of Contents
COMPANY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
Table of Contents 2
Tables 6
Charts 7
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Key Company Facts 8
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Company Description 9
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Top Executives 10
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA- Top Executives Biographies 11
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA- Head Office & Locations 13
Head Office - Country 13
Key Subsidiaries 14
Key Joint Ventures 15
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Products and Services 16
Products 16
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Historic Events 19
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Company's Mission and Vision 21
Mission 21
Vision 21
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Corporate Strategy 22
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Business Description 29
Adhesive Technologies 29
Consumer Brands 30
Corporate 30
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - ESG Spotlight 32
Environment 32
Social 33
Corporate Governance 34
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - SWOT Analysis 35
Overview 35
Strengths 37
Weaknesses 40
Opportunities 42
Threats 45
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Financial Deep Dive 47
Share Price Trend - Feb-2024 to Feb-2025 (Average Share Closing Price) 47
Profit and Loss Statement 49
Summary of Profit and Loss Statement 49
Balance Sheet 51
Summary of Balance Sheet 51
Cash Flow Statement 53
Summary of Cash Flow Statement 53
Key Financial Ratio Analysis 55
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Ratio Charts 56
Activity Ratio Charts 56
Growth Ratios Charts 57
Leverage Ratio Charts 58
Liquidity Ratio Charts 59
Profitability Ratio Charts 60
Competing Players 61
Snapshot of Competing Players 62
Johnson & Johnson 62
Key Company Facts 62
Company Description 62
Snapshot of Competing Players 63
L'Oreal SA 63
Key Company Facts 63
Company Description 63
Snapshot of Competing Players 64
Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc 64
Key Company Facts 64
Company Description 64
Snapshot of Competing Players 65
The Procter & Gamble Company 65
Key Company Facts 65
Company Description 65
Snapshot of Competing Players 66
Unilever Plc 66
Key Company Facts 66
Company Description 66
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - In the News 67
11-Feb-2025 -Henkel highlights end-use printed electronics innovations for smart surfaces, smart healthcare, and smart connectivity 67
07-Feb-2025 -Henkel to divest Retailer Brands business in North America 69
29-Jan-2025 -Henkel introduces new light cure adhesives for the assembly of flexible medical devices 71
28-Jan-2025 -Henkel Consumer Brand rewards suppliers for outstanding contributions 73
20-Jan-2025 -Henkel South Africa unveils 100% sustainable Alrode plant with solar farm installation 75
12-Dec-2024 -Henkel showcases sustainable design approach, unveils adhesives future tech at Wind Turbine Blades event 78
12-Jun-2024 -Henkel launches two novel additional solutions in its IIoT Loctite Pulse portfolio 80
11-Jun-2024 -Henkel introduces Loctite 3D MED3394, a novel solution for post-sterilization durability 82
10-Jun-2024 -Henkel launches new program to enhance sustainability in the heavy vehicle and equipment sector 82
15-May-2024 -Discover Henkel's innovations for sustainable battery design and assembly at the Battery Show Europe 2024 84
13-May-2024 -Going the distance: Advanced automotive potting solutions from Henkel maintain electronic components' performance, durability, and longevity 86
30-Apr-2024 -Henkel, Kraton and Dow jointly drive sustainability in North American consumer goods industry 88
25-Apr-2024 -Henkel's innovative wash-off adhesive for PET-packaging receives recyclability certificate by cyclos-HTP Institute (CHI) 88
24-Apr-2024 -Henkel receives Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Award, featured as exemplary partner in new video series 90
18-Apr-2024 -Henkel Adhesives Technologies drives end-to-end transparency on sustainability across its product portfolio 90
08-Apr-2024 -Henkel innovation strength rewarded - two leading-edge products land high honors 92
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Key Deals 94
20-Nov-2024 - Henkel and Celanese collaborate to offer adhesives made from captured CO2 emissions 95
08-Nov-2024 - Henkel, Covestro and Quad Industries collaborate for advanced medical wearables based on printed electronics 95
30-Sep-2024 - Airtight packaging: Henkel collaborates with Panverta to provide sustainable packaging for dry foods 98
04-Sep-2024 - Henkel and 4JET collaborate to introduce a groundbreaking process for producing silent tires designed for electric vehicles 100
09-Apr-2024 - Henkel and Samsung introduce custom wash cycles that reduce energy consumption by 60 percent 102
08-Apr-2024 - Henkel launches new initiative to collaborate with suppliers on climate action 103
04-Apr-2024 - Henkel closes acquisition of specialized supplier for protective coating and sealing solutions 105
25-Mar-2024 - Henkel Expands Partnership with Adobe to Deliver Personalization at Scale Through Generative AI 107
20-Mar-2024 - Henkel and Kraton forge strategic, multi-year supply agreement 108
15-Feb-2024 - Henkel signs agreement to acquire Seal for Life Industries 109
01-Feb-2024 - Henkel to acquire Vidal Sassoon in Greater China 109
10-Nov-2023 - Henkel partners with predictive maintenance solutions provider Nanoprecise Sci Corp 111
02-Nov-2023 - Henkel acquires specialized supplier for innovative composite repair and reinforcement solutions 111
19-Sep-2023 - Henkel joins with MedTech Europe to drive innovation in the medical technology industry 112
Appendix 114
Definitions 114
SWOT Analysis 114
PESTLE Analysis 114
Value Chain Analysis 114
ESG Spotlight 114
Financial Deep Dive 114
Financial Ratios - 115
Activity Ratios 115
Growth Ratios 116
Leverage Ratios 117
Liquidity Ratios 118
Market Ratios 119
Profitability Ratios 119
Research Methodology 120
Disclaimer 121
Contact Us 121
Tables
Table 1: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Company Facts
Table 2: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Digital Presence
Table 3: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Top Executives
Table 4: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Top Executives Biographies
Table 5: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Subsidiaries
Table 6: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Key Joint Ventures
Table 7: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Products
Table 8: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Historic Events
Table 9: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Share Price Trend - Feb-2024 to Feb-2025
Table 10: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Ratio Analysis - 2020-2023
Table 11: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Competing Players
Table 12: Competing Players - Johnson & Johnson - Key Company Facts
Table 13: Competing Players - L'Oreal SA - Key Company Facts
Table 14: Competing Players - Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc - Key Company Facts
Table 15: Competing Players - The Procter & Gamble Company - Key Company Facts
Table 16: Competing Players - Unilever Plc - Key Company Facts
Charts
Figure 1: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA- SWOT Analysis
Figure 2: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Average Share Price Trend - Feb-2024 to Feb-2025
Figure 3: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Profit and Loss Statement - 2020-2023
Figure 4: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Balance Sheet - 2020-2023
Figure 5: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Cash Flow Statement 2020-2023
Figure 6: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Activity Ratio Charts
Figure 7: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Growth Ratio Charts (Value %)
Figure 8: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Leverage Ratio Charts
Figure 9: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Liquidity Ratio Charts
Figure 10: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Profitability Ratio Charts (Value %)
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