ARKEMA (AKE.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:AKE - FR0010313833 - Common Stock
50.85 EUR
+1.07 (+2.15%)
Taking everything into account, AKE scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AKE was compared to 70 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AKE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year AKE had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years AKE has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years AKE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 1.51%, AKE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.62% of the companies in the same industry.
AKE has a Return On Equity (2.90%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.44%, AKE is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.17% 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 6.77%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.51% | ||
| ROE | 2.9% | ||
| ROIC | 3.44% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.22%, AKE is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.52% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AKE has declined.
AKE's Operating Margin of 6.35% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AKE outperforms 59.42% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AKE has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 19.02%, AKE is not doing good in the industry: 72.46% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 | 6.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.22% | ||
| GM | 19.02% |
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
AKE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
AKE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.85 indicates that AKE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.85, AKE is doing worse than 68.12% of the companies in the same industry.
AKE has a debt to FCF ratio of 16.70. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as AKE would need 16.70 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AKE (16.70) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.50 indicates that AKE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.50, AKE is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.58% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.85 |
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC4.7%
2.3 Liquidity
AKE has a Current Ratio of 2.73. This indicates that AKE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of AKE (2.73) is better than 78.26% of its industry peers.
AKE has a Quick Ratio of 1.92. 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 1.92. This is amongst the best in the industry. AKE outperforms 82.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.92 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for AKE have decreased strongly by -38.27% in the last year.
AKE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.10% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.32% in the past year.
AKE shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.78% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.27%
EPS 3Y-11.49%
EPS 5Y0.1%
EPS Q2Q%-54.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.32%
Revenue growth 3Y0.09%
Revenue growth 5Y1.78%
Sales Q2Q%-7.55%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, AKE will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -1.61% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, AKE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.08% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-35.91%
EPS Next 2Y-13.74%
EPS Next 3Y-4.81%
EPS Next 5Y-1.61%
Revenue Next Year-4.84%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.36%
Revenue Next 3Y0.39%
Revenue Next 5Y2.08%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.85 indicates a reasonable valuation of AKE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AKE indicates a rather cheap valuation: AKE is cheaper than 92.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.45, AKE is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.32, the valuation of AKE can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AKE indicates a rather cheap valuation: AKE is cheaper than 92.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.46. AKE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
92.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AKE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
AKE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AKE is cheaper than 76.81% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as AKE's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.81% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)100.84
EPS Next 2Y-13.74%
EPS Next 3Y-4.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.74%, AKE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
In the last 3 months the price of AKE has falen by -20.79%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
AKE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.21. AKE pays more dividend than 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, AKE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.74% |
5.2 History
The dividend of AKE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.86%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.86%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
AKE pays out 129.52% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of AKE has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP129.52%
EPS Next 2Y-13.74%
EPS Next 3Y-4.81%
EPA:AKE (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
50.85
+1.07 (+2.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners59.49%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.58%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.87B
Revenue(TTM)9.54B
Net Income(TTM)210.00M
Analysts73.33
Price Target71.27 (40.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.74% |
Yearly Dividend3.47
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.86%
DP129.52%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-7.64%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.67%
Max EPS beat(2)-6.61%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.44%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.73%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.83%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.09%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)10.55%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.69%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.92%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.46%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.56%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.46%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.53%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.93%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.76%
PT rev (1m)-8.22%
PT rev (3m)-10.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.68%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-32.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-34.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.32 | ||
| P/S | 0.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.81 | ||
| P/B | 0.53 | ||
| P/tB | 1.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.35 |
EPS(TTM)5.16
EY10.15%
EPS(NY)6.11
Fwd EY12.01%
FCF(TTM)2.98
FCFY5.87%
OCF(TTM)13.36
OCFY26.27%
SpS124.15
BVpS95.11
TBVpS28.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)100.84
Graham Number105.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.51% | ||
| ROE | 2.9% | ||
| ROCE | 4.88% | ||
| ROIC | 3.44% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.86% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.22% | ||
| OM | 6.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.22% | ||
| GM | 19.02% | ||
| FCFM | 2.4% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-19.33%
ROICexgc 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.68
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.7 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.56 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 95.75% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.36% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 17.14 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.35% | ||
| Profit Quality | 108.1% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.85 |
F-Score5
WACC4.7%
ROIC/WACC0.73
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)-38.27%
EPS 3Y-11.49%
EPS 5Y0.1%
EPS Q2Q%-54.21%
EPS Next Y-35.91%
EPS Next 2Y-13.74%
EPS Next 3Y-4.81%
EPS Next 5Y-1.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.32%
Revenue growth 3Y0.09%
Revenue growth 5Y1.78%
Sales Q2Q%-7.55%
Revenue Next Year-4.84%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.36%
Revenue Next 3Y0.39%
Revenue Next 5Y2.08%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.16%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.81%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.73%
EBIT Next Year49.9%
EBIT Next 3Y20.73%
EBIT Next 5Y12.81%
FCF growth 1Y-64.53%
FCF growth 3Y33.3%
FCF growth 5Y-10.84%
OCF growth 1Y-26.48%
OCF growth 3Y7%
OCF growth 5Y-2.92%
ARKEMA / AKE.PA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ARKEMA (AKE.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AKE.PA.
What is the valuation status of ARKEMA (AKE.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ARKEMA (AKE.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is ARKEMA (AKE.PA) stock?
ARKEMA (AKE.PA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of ARKEMA (AKE.PA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ARKEMA (AKE.PA) is 9.85 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.53.
How financially healthy is ARKEMA?
The financial health rating of ARKEMA (AKE.PA) is 5 / 10.