AKZO NOBEL N.V. (AKZA.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

AMS:AKZA • NL0013267909

60.36 EUR
+0.62 (+1.04%)
Last: Feb 24, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, AKZA scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AKZA was compared to 69 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. AKZA has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. AKZA has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • AKZA had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year AKZA had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • AKZA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • AKZA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
AKZA.AS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAKZA.AS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

  • AKZA has a better Return On Assets (4.55%) than 65.22% of its industry peers.
  • AKZA's Return On Equity of 13.63% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AKZA outperforms 76.81% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of AKZA (8.24%) is better than 68.12% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.55%
ROE 13.63%
ROIC 8.24%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
AKZA.AS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAKZA.AS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.25%, AKZA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.77% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AKZA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of AKZA (11.46%) is better than 71.01% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AKZA has remained more or less at the same level.
  • AKZA has a Gross Margin of 39.86%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AKZA outperforms 56.52% of its industry peers.
  • AKZA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.46%
PM (TTM) 6.25%
GM 39.86%
OM growth 3Y20.63%
OM growth 5Y0.3%
PM growth 3Y24.42%
PM growth 5Y-3.28%
GM growth 3Y3.29%
GM growth 5Y-2.12%
AKZA.AS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAKZA.AS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), AKZA is creating some value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for AKZA. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
AKZA.AS Yearly Shares OutstandingAKZA.AS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
AKZA.AS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAKZA.AS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • AKZA has an Altman-Z score of 2.36. This is not the best score and indicates that AKZA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of AKZA (2.36) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of AKZA is 8.04, which is on the high side as it means it would take AKZA, 8.04 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • AKZA's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.04 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AKZA outperforms 56.52% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.79 indicates that AKZA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • AKZA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.79. This is in the lower half of the industry: AKZA underperforms 69.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.79
Debt/FCF 8.04
Altman-Z 2.36
ROIC/WACC1.22
WACC6.76%
AKZA.AS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAKZA.AS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.44 indicates that AKZA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • AKZA has a Current ratio of 1.44. This is in the lower half of the industry: AKZA underperforms 65.22% of its industry peers.
  • AKZA has a Quick Ratio of 1.08. This is a normal value and indicates that AKZA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • AKZA's Quick ratio of 1.08 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AKZA outperforms 46.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 1.08
AKZA.AS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAKZA.AS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • AKZA shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.43%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -1.32% on average over the past years.
  • Looking at the last year, AKZA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.16% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, AKZA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.56% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.43%
EPS 3Y14.42%
EPS 5Y-1.32%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.16%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.16%
Revenue growth 5Y3.56%
Sales Q2Q%-9.43%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.72% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, AKZA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.95% on average per year.
EPS Next Y20.5%
EPS Next 2Y14.97%
EPS Next 3Y14.8%
EPS Next 5Y13.72%
Revenue Next Year-0.83%
Revenue Next 2Y2.41%
Revenue Next 3Y5.79%
Revenue Next 5Y5.95%

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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
AKZA.AS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAKZA.AS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B
AKZA.AS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAKZA.AS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.58, which indicates a correct valuation of AKZA.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AKZA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AKZA is cheaper than 72.46% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • AKZA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.76, which indicates a correct valuation of AKZA.
  • 76.81% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AKZA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • AKZA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.01, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.58
Fwd PE 13.76
AKZA.AS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAKZA.AS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 68.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AKZA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AKZA is valued a bit cheaper than 79.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.07
EV/EBITDA 8.34
AKZA.AS Per share dataAKZA.AS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as AKZA's earnings are expected to grow with 14.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.97%
EPS Next 3Y14.8%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • AKZA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.27%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • AKZA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.23.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, AKZA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.27%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of AKZA decreases each year by -21.52%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-21.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
AKZA.AS Yearly Dividends per shareAKZA.AS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

  • AKZA pays out 60.16% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP60.16%
EPS Next 2Y14.97%
EPS Next 3Y14.8%
AKZA.AS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAKZA.AS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B
AKZA.AS Dividend Payout.AKZA.AS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AKZA.AS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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AKZO NOBEL N.V.

AMS:AKZA (2/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

60.36

+0.62 (+1.04%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-03
Earnings (Next)04-21
Inst Owners73.9%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.32B
Revenue(TTM)10.16B
Net Income(TTM)635.00M
Analysts76
Price Target69.93 (15.85%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.27%
Yearly Dividend1.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)-21.52%
DP60.16%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-20.39%
Min EPS beat(2)-33.37%
Max EPS beat(2)-7.4%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.83%
Min EPS beat(4)-33.37%
Max EPS beat(4)-4.18%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.59%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-8.15%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-13.47%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.49%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.93%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.93%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.97%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.59%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.66%
PT rev (1m)-0.44%
PT rev (3m)-0.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.59%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.83%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.58
Fwd PE 13.76
P/S 1.02
P/FCF 17.07
P/OCF 11.3
P/B 2.22
P/tB 11.99
EV/EBITDA 8.34
EPS(TTM)3.64
EY6.03%
EPS(NY)4.39
Fwd EY7.27%
FCF(TTM)3.54
FCFY5.86%
OCF(TTM)5.34
OCFY8.85%
SpS59.39
BVpS27.24
TBVpS5.03
PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number47.23
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.55%
ROE 13.63%
ROCE 11.94%
ROIC 8.24%
ROICexc 10.26%
ROICexgc 19.94%
OM 11.46%
PM (TTM) 6.25%
GM 39.86%
FCFM 5.96%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y20.63%
OM growth 5Y0.3%
PM growth 3Y24.42%
PM growth 5Y-3.28%
GM growth 3Y3.29%
GM growth 5Y-2.12%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.73
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.79
Debt/FCF 8.04
Debt/EBITDA 2.38
Cap/Depr 81.75%
Cap/Sales 3.04%
Interest Coverage 7.19
Cash Conversion 59.27%
Profit Quality 95.28%
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 1.08
Altman-Z 2.36
F-Score5
WACC6.76%
ROIC/WACC1.22
Cap/Depr(3y)81.45%
Cap/Depr(5y)81.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.86%
Profit Quality(3y)116.92%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.43%
EPS 3Y14.42%
EPS 5Y-1.32%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y20.5%
EPS Next 2Y14.97%
EPS Next 3Y14.8%
EPS Next 5Y13.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.16%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.16%
Revenue growth 5Y3.56%
Sales Q2Q%-9.43%
Revenue Next Year-0.83%
Revenue Next 2Y2.41%
Revenue Next 3Y5.79%
Revenue Next 5Y5.95%
EBIT growth 1Y26.94%
EBIT growth 3Y18.02%
EBIT growth 5Y3.86%
EBIT Next Year40.21%
EBIT Next 3Y15.85%
EBIT Next 5Y23.55%
FCF growth 1Y67.13%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-8.8%
OCF growth 1Y36.83%
OCF growth 3Y53.24%
OCF growth 5Y-5.57%

AKZO NOBEL N.V. / AKZA.AS FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of AKZO NOBEL N.V. (AKZA.AS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to AKZA.AS.


What is the valuation status for AKZA stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to AKZO NOBEL N.V. (AKZA.AS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of AKZA stock?

AKZO NOBEL N.V. (AKZA.AS) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the financial health of AKZO NOBEL N.V. (AKZA.AS) stock?

The financial health rating of AKZO NOBEL N.V. (AKZA.AS) is 3 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for AKZO NOBEL N.V.?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AKZO NOBEL N.V. (AKZA.AS) is expected to grow by 20.5% in the next year.