ARKEMA (AKE.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
EPA:AKE • FR0010313833
Current stock price
59.3 EUR
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This AKE.PA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. AKE.PA Profitability Analysis
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years AKE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of AKE (0.27%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- AKE has a Return On Equity (0.57%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- AKE has a worse Return On Invested Capital (1.90%) than 60.87% of its industry peers.
- AKE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.66%. This is below the industry average of 7.16%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.27% | ||
| ROE | 0.57% | ||
| ROIC | 1.9% |
ROA(3y)1.76%
ROA(5y)4.56%
ROE(3y)3.55%
ROE(5y)8.83%
ROIC(3y)2.66%
ROIC(5y)4.13%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of AKE (0.43%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AKE has declined.
- The Operating Margin of AKE (4.63%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AKE has declined.
- AKE has a Gross Margin of 17.80%. This is in the lower half of the industry: AKE underperforms 76.81% of its industry peers.
- AKE's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.43% | ||
| GM | 17.8% |
OM growth 3Y-28.32%
OM growth 5Y-8.39%
PM growth 3Y-62.59%
PM growth 5Y-35.51%
GM growth 3Y-7.29%
GM growth 5Y-1.94%
2. AKE.PA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- AKE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, AKE has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, AKE has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for AKE is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- AKE has an Altman-Z score of 1.74. This is a bad value and indicates that AKE is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- AKE has a worse Altman-Z score (1.74) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of AKE is 13.85, which is on the high side as it means it would take AKE, 13.85 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- AKE's Debt to FCF ratio of 13.85 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AKE outperforms 47.83% of its industry peers.
- AKE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56. This is a neutral value indicating AKE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.56, AKE is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.93% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.74 |
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC4.62%
2.3 Liquidity
- AKE has a Current Ratio of 2.13. This indicates that AKE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.13, AKE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- AKE has a Quick Ratio of 1.63. 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 (1.63) is better than 76.81% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.63 |
3. AKE.PA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- AKE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -47.50%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -3.31% on average over the past years.
- AKE shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.99%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.84% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-47.5%
EPS 3Y-34.91%
EPS 5Y-3.31%
EPS Q2Q%-66.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.99%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.75%
Revenue growth 5Y2.84%
Sales Q2Q%-7.39%
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 11.99% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, AKE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.68% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.19%
EPS Next 2Y16.67%
EPS Next 3Y15.04%
EPS Next 5Y11.99%
Revenue Next Year0.25%
Revenue Next 2Y1.77%
Revenue Next 3Y2.13%
Revenue Next 5Y2.68%
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.
- 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. AKE.PA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.76, which indicates a correct valuation of AKE.
- AKE's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AKE is cheaper than 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.35, AKE is valued a bit cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.05, the valuation of AKE can be described as correct.
- AKE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AKE is cheaper than 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.61, AKE is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AKE is valued cheaper than 88.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- 84.06% 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 | 13.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.4 |
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 15.04% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.67%
EPS Next 3Y15.04%
5. AKE.PA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- AKE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.46%, which is a nice return.
- AKE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.35. AKE pays more dividend than 94.20% of the companies in the same industry.
- AKE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.46% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of AKE grows each year by 10.37%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.37%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 697.44% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AKE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- AKE's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP697.44%
EPS Next 2Y16.67%
EPS Next 3Y15.04%
AKE.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
EPA:AKE (4/1/2026, 2:45:20 PM)
59.3
+1 (+1.72%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners57.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.58%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.51B
Revenue(TTM)9.07B
Net Income(TTM)39.00M
Analysts71.82
Price Target64.4 (8.6%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.46% |
Yearly Dividend3.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.37%
DP697.44%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-24.85%
Min EPS beat(2)-39.37%
Max EPS beat(2)-10.34%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-16.25%
Min EPS beat(4)-39.37%
Max EPS beat(4)-6.61%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-8.47%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.27%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)3.1%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.2%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.2%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.43%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.01%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.03%
PT rev (1m)3.84%
PT rev (3m)0.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-27.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-42.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.73%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.05 | ||
| P/S | 0.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.52 | ||
| P/B | 0.66 | ||
| P/tB | 2.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.4 |
EPS(TTM)4.31
EY7.27%
EPS(NY)4.92
Fwd EY8.3%
FCF(TTM)4.33
FCFY7.29%
OCF(TTM)13.11
OCFY22.1%
SpS119.22
BVpS89.97
TBVpS24.14
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number93.41
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.27% | ||
| ROE | 0.57% | ||
| ROCE | 3.5% | ||
| ROIC | 1.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.33% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.77% | ||
| OM | 4.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.43% | ||
| GM | 17.8% | ||
| FCFM | 3.63% |
ROA(3y)1.76%
ROA(5y)4.56%
ROE(3y)3.55%
ROE(5y)8.83%
ROIC(3y)2.66%
ROIC(5y)4.13%
ROICexc(3y)3.19%
ROICexc(5y)5.03%
ROICexgc(3y)6.48%
ROICexgc(5y)9.7%
ROCE(3y)4.96%
ROCE(5y)7.74%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-32.65%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-8.51%
ROICexc growth 3Y-33.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y-10.69%
OM growth 3Y-28.32%
OM growth 5Y-8.39%
PM growth 3Y-62.59%
PM growth 5Y-35.51%
GM growth 3Y-7.29%
GM growth 5Y-1.94%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.85 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.02 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 79.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.37% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 17.5 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.25% | ||
| Profit Quality | 843.59% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.74 |
F-Score6
WACC4.62%
ROIC/WACC0.41
Cap/Depr(3y)89.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)93.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.36%
Profit Quality(3y)365.95%
Profit Quality(5y)238.07%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-47.5%
EPS 3Y-34.91%
EPS 5Y-3.31%
EPS Q2Q%-66.14%
EPS Next Y14.19%
EPS Next 2Y16.67%
EPS Next 3Y15.04%
EPS Next 5Y11.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.99%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.75%
Revenue growth 5Y2.84%
Sales Q2Q%-7.39%
Revenue Next Year0.25%
Revenue Next 2Y1.77%
Revenue Next 3Y2.13%
Revenue Next 5Y2.68%
EBIT growth 1Y-41.5%
EBIT growth 3Y-33.87%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.79%
EBIT Next Year131.92%
EBIT Next 3Y38.79%
EBIT Next 5Y24.49%
FCF growth 1Y-8.61%
FCF growth 3Y-24.55%
FCF growth 5Y-8.39%
OCF growth 1Y-11.06%
OCF growth 3Y-12.65%
OCF growth 5Y-2.21%
ARKEMA / AKE.PA Fundamental Analysis 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.
Can you provide the profitability details for ARKEMA?
ARKEMA (AKE.PA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of ARKEMA (AKE.PA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ARKEMA (AKE.PA) is 13.76 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.66.
Can you provide the financial health for AKE stock?
The financial health rating of ARKEMA (AKE.PA) is 4 / 10.