ARKEMA (AKE.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:AKE - FR0010313833 - Common Stock
49.46 EUR
-0.44 (-0.88%)
Overall AKE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated AKE against 69 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 on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years AKE has been profitable.
In the past 5 years AKE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
AKE has a Return On Assets (1.51%) which is in line with its industry peers.
AKE's Return On Equity of 2.90% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AKE outperforms 53.62% of its industry peers.
AKE's Return On Invested Capital of 3.44% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AKE outperforms 52.17% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AKE 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
AKE has a Profit Margin (2.22%) which 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 (6.35%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AKE has declined.
AKE has a worse Gross Margin (19.02%) than 72.46% 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
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
AKE has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, AKE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
AKE's Altman-Z score of 1.85 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AKE is outperformed by 68.12% 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.
AKE's Debt to FCF ratio of 16.70 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AKE outperforms 57.97% of its industry peers.
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
A Current Ratio of 2.73 indicates that AKE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.73, AKE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.92, AKE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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 -38.27%.
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.
AKE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.32%.
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)-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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.08% on average over the next years.
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
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
AKE is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.59.
92.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AKE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
AKE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.56.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.10 indicates a reasonable valuation of AKE.
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 34.62. AKE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.1 |
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 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
AKE's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.81% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)98.08
EPS Next 2Y-13.74%
EPS Next 3Y-4.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AKE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.74%, which is a nice return.
The stock price of AKE dropped by -22.27% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.36, AKE pays a better dividend. On top of this AKE pays more dividend than 91.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AKE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.74% |
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
129.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AKE. 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 (11/18/2025, 1:03:09 PM)
49.46
-0.44 (-0.88%)
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 Cap3.76B
Revenue(TTM)9.54B
Net Income(TTM)210.00M
Analysts73.33
Price Target71.27 (44.1%)
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 | 9.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.1 | ||
| P/S | 0.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.7 | ||
| P/B | 0.52 | ||
| P/tB | 1.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.36 |
EPS(TTM)5.16
EY10.43%
EPS(NY)6.11
Fwd EY12.35%
FCF(TTM)2.98
FCFY6.03%
OCF(TTM)13.36
OCFY27.01%
SpS124.15
BVpS95.11
TBVpS28.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)98.08
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 9.59 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.52.
How financially healthy is ARKEMA?
The financial health rating of ARKEMA (AKE.PA) is 5 / 10.