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UMICORE (NVJP.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:NVJP - BE0974320526 - Common Stock

18.08 EUR
+0.21 (+1.18%)
Last: 12/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, NVJP scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NVJP was compared to 68 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. There are concerns on the financial health of NVJP while its profitability can be described as average. NVJP has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year NVJP was profitable.
In the past year NVJP had a positive cash flow from operations.
NVJP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
NVJP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
NVJP.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNVJP.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B -1B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of NVJP (1.50%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.30%, NVJP is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.35% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of NVJP (6.40%) is better than 63.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.5%
ROE 6.3%
ROIC 6.4%
ROA(3y)-2.04%
ROA(5y)0.46%
ROE(3y)-16.55%
ROE(5y)-4.93%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
NVJP.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNVJP.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

NVJP has a Profit Margin (0.80%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.57%, NVJP is doing worse than 61.76% of the companies in the same industry.
The Gross Margin of NVJP (7.76%) is worse than 86.76% of its industry peers.
NVJP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.57%
PM (TTM) 0.8%
GM 7.76%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.61%
GM growth 5Y5.16%
NVJP.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNVJP.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NVJP is still creating some value.
NVJP has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NVJP remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
NVJP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
NVJP.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingNVJP.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
NVJP.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNVJP.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

NVJP has an Altman-Z score of 2.82. This is not the best score and indicates that NVJP is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of NVJP (2.82) is better than 63.24% of its industry peers.
NVJP has a debt to FCF ratio of 50.79. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as NVJP would need 50.79 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NVJP has a Debt to FCF ratio (50.79) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.10 is on the high side and indicates that NVJP has dependencies on debt financing.
NVJP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.10. This is amonst the worse of the industry: NVJP underperforms 85.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.1
Debt/FCF 50.79
Altman-Z 2.82
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC6.02%
NVJP.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNVJP.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.37 indicates that NVJP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NVJP has a Current ratio of 1.37. This is in the lower half of the industry: NVJP underperforms 73.53% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that NVJP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NVJP has a Quick ratio of 0.72. This is amonst the worse of the industry: NVJP underperforms 80.88% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.37
Quick Ratio 0.72
NVJP.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNVJP.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for NVJP have decreased strongly by -18.12% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, NVJP shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -3.85% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, NVJP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.55% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.21% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.12%
EPS 3Y-27.4%
EPS 5Y-3.85%
EPS Q2Q%14.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.55%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.84%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.21%
Sales Q2Q%-0.72%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, NVJP will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.31% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, NVJP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.05% on average per year.
EPS Next Y19.29%
EPS Next 2Y14.43%
EPS Next 3Y12.15%
EPS Next 5Y10.31%
Revenue Next Year-3.09%
Revenue Next 2Y1.92%
Revenue Next 3Y1.07%
Revenue Next 5Y2.05%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
NVJP.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNVJP.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
NVJP.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNVJP.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.00 indicates a correct valuation of NVJP.
NVJP's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NVJP is cheaper than 77.94% of the companies in the same industry.
NVJP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.77.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.03 indicates a correct valuation of NVJP.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NVJP is valued a bit cheaper than 73.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.35, NVJP is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16
Fwd PE 13.03
NVJP.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNVJP.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NVJP is valued a bit cheaper than 61.76% of the companies in the same industry.
NVJP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 78.97
EV/EBITDA 8.88
NVJP.DE Per share dataNVJP.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

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.
NVJP's earnings are expected to grow with 12.15% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.43%
EPS Next 3Y12.15%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.96%, NVJP has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.51, NVJP has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, NVJP has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.96%

5.2 History

The dividend of NVJP has a limited annual growth rate of 0.67%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
NVJP.DE Yearly Dividends per shareNVJP.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

93.29% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NVJP. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
NVJP's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP93.29%
EPS Next 2Y14.43%
EPS Next 3Y12.15%
NVJP.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNVJP.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M -1B
NVJP.DE Dividend Payout.NVJP.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NVJP.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

UMICORE

FRA:NVJP (12/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

18.08

+0.21 (+1.18%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)08-01 2025-08-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-20 2026-02-20/amc
Inst Owners38.35%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.45B
Revenue(TTM)16.10B
Net Income(TTM)128.82M
Analysts66.67
Price Target15.96 (-11.73%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.96%
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.67%
DP93.29%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)6.24%
PT rev (3m)12.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16
Fwd PE 13.03
P/S 0.28
P/FCF 78.97
P/OCF 9.48
P/B 2.18
P/tB 2.68
EV/EBITDA 8.88
EPS(TTM)1.13
EY6.25%
EPS(NY)1.39
Fwd EY7.68%
FCF(TTM)0.23
FCFY1.27%
OCF(TTM)1.91
OCFY10.55%
SpS65.35
BVpS8.29
TBVpS6.75
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.52
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.5%
ROE 6.3%
ROCE 8.18%
ROIC 6.4%
ROICexc 8.19%
ROICexgc 9.07%
OM 2.57%
PM (TTM) 0.8%
GM 7.76%
FCFM 0.35%
ROA(3y)-2.04%
ROA(5y)0.46%
ROE(3y)-16.55%
ROE(5y)-4.93%
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 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.61%
GM growth 5Y5.16%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.87
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.1
Debt/FCF 50.79
Debt/EBITDA 3.22
Cap/Depr 144.97%
Cap/Sales 2.57%
Interest Coverage 4.12
Cash Conversion 67.19%
Profit Quality 43.79%
Current Ratio 1.37
Quick Ratio 0.72
Altman-Z 2.82
F-Score5
WACC6.02%
ROIC/WACC1.06
Cap/Depr(3y)224.12%
Cap/Depr(5y)196.78%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.57%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.91%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.12%
EPS 3Y-27.4%
EPS 5Y-3.85%
EPS Q2Q%14.29%
EPS Next Y19.29%
EPS Next 2Y14.43%
EPS Next 3Y12.15%
EPS Next 5Y10.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.55%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.84%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.21%
Sales Q2Q%-0.72%
Revenue Next Year-3.09%
Revenue Next 2Y1.92%
Revenue Next 3Y1.07%
Revenue Next 5Y2.05%
EBIT growth 1Y136.32%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year76.04%
EBIT Next 3Y24.15%
EBIT Next 5Y16.7%
FCF growth 1Y136.84%
FCF growth 3Y-30.19%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-3.36%
OCF growth 3Y-11.62%
OCF growth 5Y12.64%

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to NVJP.DE.


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UMICORE (NVJP.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


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The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UMICORE (NVJP.DE) is 16 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.18.


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The financial health rating of UMICORE (NVJP.DE) is 3 / 10.