ARKEMA (AKE.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:AKE - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0010313833 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, AKE scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AKE was compared to 60 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. AKE has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. AKE is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! Finally AKE also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes AKE very considerable for value and dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AKE was profitable.
AKE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years AKE has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years AKE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
AKE has a better Return On Assets (2.22%) than 65.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of AKE (4.49%) is better than 63.33% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 3.98%, AKE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AKE is in line with the industry average of 6.56%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.22% | ||
| ROE | 4.49% | ||
| ROIC | 3.98% |
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
The Profit Margin of AKE (3.54%) is better than 65.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AKE has declined.
AKE's Operating Margin of 7.52% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AKE outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AKE has declined.
AKE has a Gross Margin of 20.32%. This is in the lower half of the industry: AKE underperforms 61.67% of its industry peers.
AKE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.54% | ||
| GM | 20.32% |
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
AKE 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 AKE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, AKE has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for AKE is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.86 indicates that AKE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of AKE (1.86) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AKE is 12.65, which is on the high side as it means it would take AKE, 12.65 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AKE (12.65) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49 indicates that AKE is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.49, AKE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.86 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC5.13%
2.3 Liquidity
AKE has a Current Ratio of 2.01. This indicates that AKE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
AKE has a Current ratio of 2.01. This is in the better half of the industry: AKE outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
AKE has a Quick Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that AKE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AKE has a better Quick ratio (1.47) than 68.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
AKE shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.06%.
Measured over the past 5 years, AKE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.10% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.32% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.78% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.06%
EPS 3Y-11.49%
EPS 5Y0.1%
EPS Q2Q%-10.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.32%
Revenue growth 3Y0.09%
Revenue growth 5Y1.78%
Sales Q2Q%2.07%
3.2 Future
AKE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.49% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, AKE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.86% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.22%
EPS Next 2Y14.13%
EPS Next 3Y15.42%
EPS Next 5Y8.49%
Revenue Next Year5.03%
Revenue Next 2Y4.59%
Revenue Next 3Y4.21%
Revenue Next 5Y2.86%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.08, the valuation of AKE can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AKE indicates a rather cheap valuation: AKE is cheaper than 93.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AKE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 29.07, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.81, the valuation of AKE can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AKE is valued cheaper than 98.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.05. AKE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AKE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
73.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AKE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.44 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
AKE's 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 AKE's earnings are expected to grow with 15.42% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)92.91
EPS Next 2Y14.13%
EPS Next 3Y15.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.49%, AKE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.99, AKE pays a better dividend. On top of this AKE pays more dividend than 88.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AKE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.49% |
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 Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
AKE pays out 77.22% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
AKE's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP77.22%
EPS Next 2Y14.13%
EPS Next 3Y15.42%
EPA:AKE (3/26/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
74.55
-1.25 (-1.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners52.1%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.54%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.67B
Analysts81.82
Price Target106.53 (42.9%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.49% |
Yearly Dividend3.47
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.86%
DP77.22%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-10.09%
Min EPS beat(2)-18.44%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.73%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.7%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.44%
Max EPS beat(4)8.93%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.72%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)9.54%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)15.47%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.57%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.56%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.26%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.34%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.07%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.27%
PT rev (1m)-1.07%
PT rev (3m)-2.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-15.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.47%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.81 | ||
| P/S | 0.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.06 | ||
| P/B | 0.75 | ||
| P/tB | 2.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.44 |
EPS(TTM)8.21
EY11.01%
EPS(NY)9.54
Fwd EY12.8%
FCF(TTM)4.73
FCFY6.35%
OCF(TTM)14.74
OCFY19.77%
SpS125.48
BVpS98.95
TBVpS27.37
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)92.91
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.22% | ||
| ROE | 4.49% | ||
| ROCE | 5.64% | ||
| ROIC | 3.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.65% | ||
| OM | 7.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.54% | ||
| GM | 20.32% | ||
| FCFM | 3.77% |
ROA(3y)4.01%
ROA(5y)5.07%
ROE(3y)7.69%
ROE(5y)9.89%
ROIC(3y)5.57%
ROIC(5y)5.74%
ROICexc(3y)6.56%
ROICexc(5y)6.98%
ROICexgc(3y)13.06%
ROICexgc(5y)13.27%
ROCE(3y)8.13%
ROCE(5y)8.28%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-19.33%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.65 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.42 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 94.89% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.97% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 44.88 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | 106.51% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.86 |
F-Score4
WACC5.13%
ROIC/WACC0.78
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)-6.06%
EPS 3Y-11.49%
EPS 5Y0.1%
EPS Q2Q%-10.56%
EPS Next Y16.22%
EPS Next 2Y14.13%
EPS Next 3Y15.42%
EPS Next 5Y8.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.32%
Revenue growth 3Y0.09%
Revenue growth 5Y1.78%
Sales Q2Q%2.07%
Revenue Next Year5.03%
Revenue Next 2Y4.59%
Revenue Next 3Y4.21%
Revenue Next 5Y2.86%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.47%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.81%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.73%
EBIT Next Year88.55%
EBIT Next 3Y30.59%
EBIT Next 5Y17.08%
FCF growth 1Y-39.39%
FCF growth 3Y33.3%
FCF growth 5Y-10.84%
OCF growth 1Y-11.87%
OCF growth 3Y7%
OCF growth 5Y-2.92%