ARKEMA (AKE.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Euronext Paris • EPA:AKE • FR0010313833
50.85 EUR
-0.55 (-1.07%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to AKE. AKE was compared to 71 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. AKE has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. AKE has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year AKE was profitable.
- In the past year AKE had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years AKE has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years AKE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of AKE (0.89%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Return On Equity of AKE (1.76%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.77%, AKE is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AKE is in line with the industry average of 7.18%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.89% | ||
| ROE | 1.76% | ||
| ROIC | 2.77% |
ROA(3y)4.01%
ROA(5y)5.07%
ROE(3y)7.69%
ROE(5y)9.89%
ROIC(3y)5.57%
ROIC(5y)5.74%
1.3 Margins
- AKE has a Profit Margin (1.38%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AKE has declined.
- AKE's Operating Margin of 5.40% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AKE outperforms 56.34% of its industry peers.
- AKE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 18.68%, AKE is not doing good in the industry: 76.06% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- AKE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.38% | ||
| GM | 18.68% |
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, AKE has more shares outstanding
- 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
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.81, we must say that AKE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- AKE has a Altman-Z score of 1.81. This is in the lower half of the industry: AKE underperforms 71.83% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of AKE is 17.51, which is on the high side as it means it would take AKE, 17.51 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- AKE has a Debt to FCF ratio (17.51) which is in line with its industry peers.
- AKE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.57. This is a neutral value indicating AKE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.57, AKE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.66% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 17.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.81 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC5.01%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.07 indicates that AKE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- AKE has a Current ratio of 3.07. This is amongst the best in the industry. AKE outperforms 85.92% of its industry peers.
- AKE has a Quick Ratio of 2.26. This indicates that AKE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- AKE has a Quick ratio of 2.26. This is amongst the best in the industry. AKE outperforms 90.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.26 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for AKE have decreased strongly by -38.40% 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 0.10% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -2.71% 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)-38.4%
EPS 3Y-11.49%
EPS 5Y0.1%
EPS Q2Q%-54.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.71%
Revenue growth 3Y0.09%
Revenue growth 5Y1.78%
Sales Q2Q%-8.65%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -2.41% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.07% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-43.5%
EPS Next 2Y-21.77%
EPS Next 3Y-9.88%
EPS Next 5Y-2.41%
Revenue Next Year-5.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.07%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.23%
Revenue Next 5Y1.07%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- AKE is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.87.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AKE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.32, AKE is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.12, the valuation of AKE can be described as very reasonable.
- AKE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AKE is cheaper than 94.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AKE to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.57), we can say AKE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AKE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AKE is valued cheaper than 84.51% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as AKE's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)101.03
EPS Next 2Y-21.77%
EPS Next 3Y-9.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.00%, AKE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- AKE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.46. AKE pays more dividend than 94.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, AKE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7% |
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 214.17% 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.
DP214.17%
EPS Next 2Y-21.77%
EPS Next 3Y-9.88%
ARKEMA / AKE.PA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for AKE stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to AKE.PA.
Can you provide the valuation status for ARKEMA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ARKEMA (AKE.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is ARKEMA (AKE.PA) stock?
ARKEMA (AKE.PA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for AKE stock?
The financial health rating of ARKEMA (AKE.PA) is 5 / 10.
Is the dividend of ARKEMA sustainable?
The dividend rating of ARKEMA (AKE.PA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 214.17%.