ARKEMA (AKE.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:AKE - FR0010313833 - Common Stock
52.45 EUR
+1 (+1.94%)
Taking everything into account, AKE scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AKE was compared to 74 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. AKE has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. AKE has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AKE had positive earnings in the past year.
AKE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
AKE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years AKE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of AKE (1.51%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of AKE (2.90%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AKE has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.44%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AKE outperforms 52.70% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AKE is in line with the industry average of 6.48%.
| 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 58.11% of the companies in the same industry.
AKE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 6.35%, AKE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.81% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AKE has declined.
The Gross Margin of AKE (19.02%) is worse than 70.27% 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 | 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AKE is still creating some value.
AKE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, AKE has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, AKE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.86 indicates that AKE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
AKE has a Altman-Z score of 1.86. This is in the lower half of the industry: AKE underperforms 66.22% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 16.70, AKE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.11% of the companies in the same industry.
AKE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.50. This is a neutral value indicating AKE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
AKE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.50 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AKE outperforms 43.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.86 |
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC4.73%
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.
AKE's Current ratio of 2.73 is amongst the best of the industry. AKE outperforms 81.08% 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.
The Quick ratio of AKE (1.92) is better than 83.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.92 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
AKE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -38.40%.
AKE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.10% yearly.
AKE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.32%.
AKE shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.78% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.4%
EPS 3Y-11.49%
EPS 5Y0.1%
EPS Q2Q%-54.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.32%
Revenue growth 3Y0.09%
Revenue growth 5Y1.78%
Sales Q2Q%-8.65%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, AKE will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -2.13% on average per year.
AKE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.37% yearly.
EPS Next Y-35.91%
EPS Next 2Y-13.74%
EPS Next 3Y-4.81%
EPS Next 5Y-2.13%
Revenue Next Year-4.84%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.36%
Revenue Next 3Y0.39%
Revenue Next 5Y1.37%
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 decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.18, the valuation of AKE can be described as reasonable.
AKE's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AKE is cheaper than 90.54% of the companies in the same industry.
AKE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
AKE is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.59.
93.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AKE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AKE to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.79), we can say AKE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
94.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AKE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
79.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AKE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.44 |
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)104.21
EPS Next 2Y-13.74%
EPS Next 3Y-4.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AKE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.23%, which is a nice return.
AKE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.18. AKE pays more dividend than 94.59% of the companies in the same industry.
AKE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.23% |
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 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.
AKE's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP129.52%
EPS Next 2Y-13.74%
EPS Next 3Y-4.81%
EPA:AKE (11/25/2025, 5:29:53 PM)
52.45
+1 (+1.94%)
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 Cap3.99B
Revenue(TTM)9.54B
Net Income(TTM)210.00M
Analysts73.33
Price Target65.98 (25.8%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.23% |
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)-15.03%
PT rev (3m)-17.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.68%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-28.26%
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 | 10.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.59 | ||
| P/S | 0.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.93 | ||
| P/B | 0.55 | ||
| P/tB | 1.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.44 |
EPS(TTM)5.15
EY9.82%
EPS(NY)6.11
Fwd EY11.65%
FCF(TTM)2.98
FCFY5.69%
OCF(TTM)13.36
OCFY25.47%
SpS124.15
BVpS95.11
TBVpS28.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)104.21
Graham Number104.98
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 | 1.86 |
F-Score5
WACC4.73%
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)-38.4%
EPS 3Y-11.49%
EPS 5Y0.1%
EPS Q2Q%-54.67%
EPS Next Y-35.91%
EPS Next 2Y-13.74%
EPS Next 3Y-4.81%
EPS Next 5Y-2.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.32%
Revenue growth 3Y0.09%
Revenue growth 5Y1.78%
Sales Q2Q%-8.65%
Revenue Next Year-4.84%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.36%
Revenue Next 3Y0.39%
Revenue Next 5Y1.37%
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 5Y12.34%
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 4 / 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 10.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.55.
How financially healthy is ARKEMA?
The financial health rating of ARKEMA (AKE.PA) is 5 / 10.