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UMICORE (NVJP.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

15.74 EUR
+0.31 (+2.01%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall NVJP gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated NVJP against 72 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While NVJP is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. 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.
NVJP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years NVJP 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years NVJP had a positive operating cash flow.
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

NVJP has a Return On Assets of 1.50%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVJP outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of NVJP (6.30%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.40%, NVJP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.28% of the companies in the same industry.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.80%, NVJP is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.61% of the companies in the same industry.
NVJP has a Operating Margin of 2.57%. This is in the lower half of the industry: NVJP underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
NVJP has a Gross Margin of 7.76%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: NVJP underperforms 84.72% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NVJP has grown nicely.
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

NVJP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for NVJP remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
NVJP has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for NVJP is higher compared to a year ago.
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

An Altman-Z score of 2.77 indicates that NVJP is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
NVJP's Altman-Z score of 2.77 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NVJP outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NVJP is 50.79, which is on the high side as it means it would take NVJP, 50.79 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 50.79, NVJP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.06% of the companies in the same industry.
NVJP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.10. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.10, NVJP is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.1
Debt/FCF 50.79
Altman-Z 2.77
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC6%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.37, NVJP is not doing good in the industry: 72.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 in the lower half of the industry: NVJP underperforms 79.17% 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.
NVJP shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -3.85% yearly.
Looking at the last year, NVJP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.55% in the last year.
NVJP shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.21% yearly.
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

NVJP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.31% yearly.
NVJP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.2%
EPS Next 2Y14.16%
EPS Next 3Y11.46%
EPS Next 5Y10.31%
Revenue Next Year-2.88%
Revenue Next 2Y2.04%
Revenue Next 3Y1.14%
Revenue Next 5Y2.05%

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 accelerating.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.93, which indicates a correct valuation of NVJP.
NVJP's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NVJP is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, NVJP is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.39, the valuation of NVJP can be described as reasonable.
NVJP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NVJP is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.56, NVJP is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.93
Fwd PE 11.39
NVJP.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNVJP.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

63.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NVJP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
NVJP's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 68.75
EV/EBITDA 8.06
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.
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.16%
EPS Next 3Y11.46%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.27%, NVJP has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
NVJP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.19.
NVJP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.27%

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

NVJP pays out 93.29% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of NVJP is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP93.29%
EPS Next 2Y14.16%
EPS Next 3Y11.46%
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 (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

15.74

+0.31 (+2.01%)

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 Cap3.88B
Revenue(TTM)16.10B
Net Income(TTM)128.82M
Analysts66.67
Price Target15.02 (-4.57%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.27%
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)-0.84%
PT rev (3m)5.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.93
Fwd PE 11.39
P/S 0.24
P/FCF 68.75
P/OCF 8.25
P/B 1.9
P/tB 2.33
EV/EBITDA 8.06
EPS(TTM)1.13
EY7.18%
EPS(NY)1.38
Fwd EY8.78%
FCF(TTM)0.23
FCFY1.45%
OCF(TTM)1.91
OCFY12.11%
SpS65.35
BVpS8.29
TBVpS6.75
PEG (NY)0.73
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 2.77
F-Score5
WACC6%
ROIC/WACC1.07
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 Y19.2%
EPS Next 2Y14.16%
EPS Next 3Y11.46%
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-2.88%
Revenue Next 2Y2.04%
Revenue Next 3Y1.14%
Revenue Next 5Y2.05%
EBIT growth 1Y136.32%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year75.98%
EBIT Next 3Y24.13%
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%

UMICORE / NVJP.DE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of UMICORE (NVJP.DE) stock?

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


What is the valuation status for NVJP stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to UMICORE (NVJP.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for UMICORE?

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


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for NVJP stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UMICORE (NVJP.DE) is 13.93 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.9.


What is the financial health of UMICORE (NVJP.DE) stock?

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