ARKEMA (AKE.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:AKE - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0010313833 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall AKE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated AKE against 63 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of AKE get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. AKE scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. Finally AKE also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes AKE very considerable for value and dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AKE was profitable.
AKE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years AKE has always been profitable.
AKE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of AKE (2.22%) is better than 65.08% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of AKE (4.49%) is better than 63.49% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 3.98%, AKE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
AKE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.57%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.44%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.22% | ||
| ROE | 4.49% | ||
| ROIC | 3.98% |
ROA(3y)4.01%
ROA(5y)5.07%
ROE(3y)7.69%
ROE(5y)9.89%
ROIC(3y)5.57%
ROIC(5y)5.74%
1.3 Margins
AKE has a Profit Margin of 3.54%. This is in the better half of the industry: AKE outperforms 65.08% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AKE has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.52%, AKE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.84% of the companies in the same industry.
AKE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
AKE's Gross Margin of 20.32% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AKE is outperformed by 63.49% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AKE has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.54% | ||
| GM | 20.32% |
OM growth 3Y-14.88%
OM growth 5Y-6.39%
PM growth 3Y-36.12%
PM growth 5Y-8.82%
GM growth 3Y-3.36%
GM growth 5Y-1.36%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), AKE is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for AKE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for AKE has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, AKE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
AKE has an Altman-Z score of 1.90. This is not the best score and indicates that AKE is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
AKE has a Altman-Z score (1.90) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AKE is 12.65, which is on the high side as it means it would take AKE, 12.65 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
AKE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 12.65. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AKE outperforms 50.79% of its industry peers.
AKE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.49, AKE is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.9 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC5.25%
2.3 Liquidity
AKE has a Current Ratio of 2.01. This indicates that AKE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.01, AKE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.25% of the companies in the same industry.
AKE has a Quick Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that AKE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AKE has a Quick ratio of 1.47. This is in the better half of the industry: AKE outperforms 69.84% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for AKE have decreased by -5.86% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, AKE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.14% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.32% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, AKE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.78% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.86%
EPS 3Y-11.42%
EPS 5Y0.14%
EPS Q2Q%-9.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.32%
Revenue growth 3Y0.09%
Revenue growth 5Y1.78%
Sales Q2Q%3.88%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, AKE will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.10% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, AKE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.36% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.97%
EPS Next 2Y14.01%
EPS Next 3Y15.33%
EPS Next 5Y10.1%
Revenue Next Year5.03%
Revenue Next 2Y4.59%
Revenue Next 3Y4.21%
Revenue Next 5Y4.36%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.06, which indicates a very decent valuation of AKE.
AKE's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AKE is cheaper than 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 29.35, AKE is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.68, the valuation of AKE can be described as reasonable.
AKE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AKE is cheaper than 92.06% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AKE to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.10), we can say AKE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AKE is valued cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
AKE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AKE is cheaper than 73.02% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
AKE's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
AKE's earnings are expected to grow with 15.33% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.63
PEG (5Y)71.02
EPS Next 2Y14.01%
EPS Next 3Y15.33%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AKE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.26%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.09, AKE pays a better dividend. On top of this AKE pays more dividend than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, AKE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.26% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of AKE grows each year by 6.86%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.86%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
77.22% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AKE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
AKE's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP77.22%
EPS Next 2Y14.01%
EPS Next 3Y15.33%
EPA:AKE (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
82.8
-1.7 (-2.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners52.1%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.54%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.30B
Analysts81.82
Price Target106.53 (28.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.26% |
Yearly Dividend3.47
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.86%
DP77.22%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-9.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-17.29%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.73%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.41%
Min EPS beat(4)-17.29%
Max EPS beat(4)8.93%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.87%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)9.64%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)15.54%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.2%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.56%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.26%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.12%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.22%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.38%
PT rev (1m)-1.07%
PT rev (3m)-2.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.68 | ||
| P/S | 0.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.62 | ||
| P/B | 0.84 | ||
| P/tB | 3.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.79 |
EPS(TTM)8.23
EY9.94%
EPS(NY)9.54
Fwd EY11.52%
FCF(TTM)4.73
FCFY5.72%
OCF(TTM)14.74
OCFY17.8%
SpS125.48
BVpS98.95
TBVpS27.37
PEG (NY)0.63
PEG (5Y)71.02
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.22% | ||
| ROE | 4.49% | ||
| ROCE | 5.64% | ||
| ROIC | 3.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.65% | ||
| OM | 7.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.54% | ||
| GM | 20.32% | ||
| FCFM | 3.77% |
ROA(3y)4.01%
ROA(5y)5.07%
ROE(3y)7.69%
ROE(5y)9.89%
ROIC(3y)5.57%
ROIC(5y)5.74%
ROICexc(3y)6.56%
ROICexc(5y)6.98%
ROICexgc(3y)13.06%
ROICexgc(5y)13.27%
ROCE(3y)8.13%
ROCE(5y)8.28%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-19.33%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-9.22%
ROICexc growth 3Y-22.98%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.22%
OM growth 3Y-14.88%
OM growth 5Y-6.39%
PM growth 3Y-36.12%
PM growth 5Y-8.82%
GM growth 3Y-3.36%
GM growth 5Y-1.36%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.65 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.42 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 94.89% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.97% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 44.88 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | 106.51% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.9 |
F-Score4
WACC5.25%
ROIC/WACC0.76
Cap/Depr(3y)97.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)93.37%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.42%
Profit Quality(3y)111.66%
Profit Quality(5y)102.9%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.86%
EPS 3Y-11.42%
EPS 5Y0.14%
EPS Q2Q%-9.29%
EPS Next Y15.97%
EPS Next 2Y14.01%
EPS Next 3Y15.33%
EPS Next 5Y10.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.32%
Revenue growth 3Y0.09%
Revenue growth 5Y1.78%
Sales Q2Q%3.88%
Revenue Next Year5.03%
Revenue Next 2Y4.59%
Revenue Next 3Y4.21%
Revenue Next 5Y4.36%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.47%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.81%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.73%
EBIT Next Year88.55%
EBIT Next 3Y30.59%
EBIT Next 5Y18.59%
FCF growth 1Y-39.39%
FCF growth 3Y33.3%
FCF growth 5Y-10.84%
OCF growth 1Y-11.87%
OCF growth 3Y7%
OCF growth 5Y-2.92%