ARKEMA (AKE.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:AKE - FR0010313833 - Common Stock
50.05 EUR
+1.59 (+3.28%)
AKE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 69 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.
- 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
- AKE has a Return On Assets of 0.89%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AKE outperforms 52.17% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 1.76%, AKE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.17% of the companies in the same industry.
- AKE has a Return On Invested Capital (2.77%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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 6.70%.
| 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 of 1.38%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AKE outperforms 52.17% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AKE has declined.
- AKE has a Operating Margin of 5.40%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AKE outperforms 56.52% 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: 75.36% 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 | 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.
- 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
- AKE has an Altman-Z score of 1.79. 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 (1.79) than 71.01% of its industry peers.
- AKE has a debt to FCF ratio of 17.51. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as AKE would need 17.51 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- AKE's Debt to FCF ratio of 17.51 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AKE outperforms 50.72% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.57 indicates that AKE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- AKE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.57 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AKE outperforms 43.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 17.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.79 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC5.02%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.07 indicates that AKE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.07, AKE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.26 indicates that AKE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.26, AKE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.10% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, AKE shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.71% in the last 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.
- AKE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.07% yearly.
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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.72, the valuation of AKE can be described as very reasonable.
- 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.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.94. AKE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.96, the valuation of AKE can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AKE is valued cheaper than 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AKE to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.94), we can say AKE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- AKE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AKE is cheaper than 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- AKE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AKE is cheaper than 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.96 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- AKE's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.88% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)99.44
EPS Next 2Y-21.77%
EPS Next 3Y-9.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.72%, AKE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.33, AKE pays a better dividend. On top of this AKE pays more dividend than 95.65% of the companies listed 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 | 6.72% |
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.
- AKE's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP214.17%
EPS Next 2Y-21.77%
EPS Next 3Y-9.88%
EPA:AKE (1/21/2026, 5:36:15 PM)
50.05
+1.59 (+3.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)11-07 2025-11-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners59.92%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.58%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.81B
Revenue(TTM)9.24B
Net Income(TTM)127.00M
Analysts71.43
Price Target63.18 (26.23%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.72% |
Yearly Dividend3.47
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.86%
DP214.17%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.47%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.34%
Max EPS beat(2)-6.61%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-11.01%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.44%
Max EPS beat(4)-6.61%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.6%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.72%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)8.4%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.46%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.78%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.46%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.58%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.09%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.41%
PT rev (1m)-2.75%
PT rev (3m)-18.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-22.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-38.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.72%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.96 | ||
| P/S | 0.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.88 | ||
| P/B | 0.53 | ||
| P/tB | 1.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.96 |
EPS(TTM)5.15
EY10.29%
EPS(NY)5.02
Fwd EY10.04%
FCF(TTM)3.19
FCFY6.38%
OCF(TTM)12.88
OCFY25.74%
SpS121.43
BVpS94.94
TBVpS28.82
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)99.44
Graham Number104.89
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.89% | ||
| ROE | 1.76% | ||
| ROCE | 3.93% | ||
| ROIC | 2.77% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.78% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.6% | ||
| OM | 5.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.38% | ||
| GM | 18.68% | ||
| FCFM | 2.63% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 17.51 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 89.12% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.98% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 20.79 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 191.34% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.79 |
F-Score4
WACC5.02%
ROIC/WACC0.55
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-43.5%
EPS Next 2Y-21.77%
EPS Next 3Y-9.88%
EPS Next 5Y-2.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.71%
Revenue growth 3Y0.09%
Revenue growth 5Y1.78%
Sales Q2Q%-8.65%
Revenue Next Year-5.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.07%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.23%
Revenue Next 5Y1.07%
EBIT growth 1Y-33.91%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.81%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.73%
EBIT Next Year42.37%
EBIT Next 3Y16.8%
EBIT Next 5Y12.01%
FCF growth 1Y-53.98%
FCF growth 3Y33.3%
FCF growth 5Y-10.84%
OCF growth 1Y-22.65%
OCF growth 3Y7%
OCF growth 5Y-2.92%
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%.