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UMICORE (UMI.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Brussels - EBR:UMI - BE0974320526 - Common Stock

19.555 EUR
+0.09 (+0.49%)
Last: 1/13/2026, 12:52:39 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

UMI gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 69 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While UMI is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. UMI is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

UMI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year UMI had a positive cash flow from operations.
UMI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years UMI had a positive operating cash flow.
UMI.BR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUMI.BR 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 0 500M -500M 1B -1B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 1.50%, UMI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.30%, UMI is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.42% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of UMI (6.40%) is better than 65.22% 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
UMI.BR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUMI.BR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 0.80%, UMI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.72% of the companies in the same industry.
The Operating Margin of UMI (2.57%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 7.76%, UMI is doing worse than 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
UMI'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%
UMI.BR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUMI.BR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 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 UMI is still creating some value.
UMI has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, UMI has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for UMI is higher compared to a year ago.
UMI.BR Yearly Shares OutstandingUMI.BR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
UMI.BR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUMI.BR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.85 indicates that UMI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of UMI (2.85) is better than 63.77% of its industry peers.
UMI has a debt to FCF ratio of 50.79. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as UMI would need 50.79 years to pay back of all of its debts.
UMI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 50.79. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UMI outperforms 44.93% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.10 is on the high side and indicates that UMI has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.10, UMI is doing worse than 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.1
Debt/FCF 50.79
Altman-Z 2.85
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC6.2%
UMI.BR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUMI.BR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.37 indicates that UMI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.37, UMI is not doing good in the industry: 69.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
UMI has a Quick Ratio of 1.37. This is a bad value and indicates that UMI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.72, UMI is doing worse than 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.37
Quick Ratio 0.72
UMI.BR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUMI.BR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

UMI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -18.12%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -3.85% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.55% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, UMI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.21% on average per year.
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, UMI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.99% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.12% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.29%
EPS Next 2Y14.43%
EPS Next 3Y12.15%
EPS Next 5Y9.99%
Revenue Next Year-3.09%
Revenue Next 2Y1.92%
Revenue Next 3Y1.07%
Revenue Next 5Y2.12%

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.
UMI.BR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUMI.BR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
UMI.BR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUMI.BR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 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 17.31, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of UMI.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UMI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.46% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UMI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.25), we can say UMI is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.09, which indicates a correct valuation of UMI.
UMI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UMI is cheaper than 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.98. UMI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.31
Fwd PE 14.09
UMI.BR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUMI.BR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of UMI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: UMI is cheaper than 65.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of UMI is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 85.42
EV/EBITDA 9.37
UMI.BR Per share dataUMI.BR 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.
UMI's earnings are expected to grow with 12.15% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.43%
EPS Next 3Y12.15%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

UMI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.82%.
UMI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.45.
UMI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.82%

5.2 History

The dividend of UMI has a limited annual growth rate of 0.67%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
UMI.BR Yearly Dividends per shareUMI.BR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 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 UMI. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
UMI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP93.29%
EPS Next 2Y14.43%
EPS Next 3Y12.15%
UMI.BR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendUMI.BR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M -1B
UMI.BR Dividend Payout.UMI.BR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.UMI.BR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

UMICORE

EBR:UMI (1/13/2026, 12:52:39 PM)

19.555

+0.09 (+0.49%)

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 Owners40.82%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.82B
Revenue(TTM)16.10B
Net Income(TTM)128.82M
Analysts70
Price Target16.07 (-17.82%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.82%
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)6.85%
PT rev (3m)12.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.53%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.31
Fwd PE 14.09
P/S 0.3
P/FCF 85.42
P/OCF 10.26
P/B 2.36
P/tB 2.9
EV/EBITDA 9.37
EPS(TTM)1.13
EY5.78%
EPS(NY)1.39
Fwd EY7.1%
FCF(TTM)0.23
FCFY1.17%
OCF(TTM)1.91
OCFY9.75%
SpS65.35
BVpS8.29
TBVpS6.75
PEG (NY)0.9
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 2.85
F-Score5
WACC6.2%
ROIC/WACC1.03
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 5Y9.99%
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 5Y2.12%
EBIT growth 1Y136.32%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year76.04%
EBIT Next 3Y24.15%
EBIT Next 5Y17.46%
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 / UMI.BR FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for UMI stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to UMI.BR.


Can you provide the valuation status for UMICORE?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to UMICORE (UMI.BR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of UMI stock?

UMICORE (UMI.BR) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of UMICORE (UMI.BR) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UMICORE (UMI.BR) is 17.31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.36.


How sustainable is the dividend of UMICORE (UMI.BR) stock?

The dividend rating of UMICORE (UMI.BR) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 93.29%.