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ARKEMA (AKE.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - EPA:AKE - FR0010313833 - Common Stock

50.2 EUR
-1.3 (-2.52%)
Last: 11/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to AKE. AKE was compared to 66 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. AKE has an average financial health and profitability rating. AKE is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

AKE had positive earnings in the past year.
AKE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years AKE has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years AKE had a positive operating cash flow.
AKE.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAKE.PA 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 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 1.51%, AKE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.52% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 2.90%, AKE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.44%, AKE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.52% 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 7.12%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.51%
ROE 2.9%
ROIC 3.44%
ROA(3y)4.01%
ROA(5y)5.07%
ROE(3y)7.69%
ROE(5y)9.89%
ROIC(3y)5.57%
ROIC(5y)5.74%
AKE.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAKE.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

AKE has a Profit Margin (2.22%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AKE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
AKE has a Operating Margin of 6.35%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AKE outperforms 56.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AKE has declined.
AKE has a Gross Margin of 19.02%. This is in the lower half of the industry: AKE underperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
AKE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.35%
PM (TTM) 2.22%
GM 19.02%
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%
AKE.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAKE.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), AKE is creating some value.
AKE has more shares outstanding than it did 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.
AKE.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingAKE.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
AKE.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAKE.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

AKE has an Altman-Z score of 1.86. This is not the best score and indicates that AKE is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.86, AKE is not doing good in the industry: 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
AKE has a debt to FCF ratio of 16.70. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as AKE would need 16.70 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AKE (16.70) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AKE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.50. This is a neutral value indicating AKE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.50, AKE is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.5
Debt/FCF 16.7
Altman-Z 1.86
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC4.78%
AKE.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAKE.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

AKE has a Current Ratio of 2.73. This indicates that AKE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
AKE's Current ratio of 2.73 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AKE outperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
AKE has a Quick Ratio of 1.92. This is a normal value and indicates that AKE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.92, AKE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.73
Quick Ratio 1.92
AKE.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAKE.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

AKE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -24.85%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.10% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, AKE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.19% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, AKE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.78% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.85%
EPS 3Y-11.49%
EPS 5Y0.1%
EPS Q2Q%-45.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.19%
Revenue growth 3Y0.09%
Revenue growth 5Y1.78%
Sales Q2Q%-5.56%

3.2 Future

AKE is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -1.99% yearly.
AKE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.69% yearly.
EPS Next Y-31.01%
EPS Next 2Y-7.63%
EPS Next 3Y-0.63%
EPS Next 5Y-1.99%
Revenue Next Year-3.76%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.47%
Revenue Next 3Y1.02%
Revenue Next 5Y1.69%

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 decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
AKE.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAKE.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
AKE.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAKE.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.87 indicates a rather cheap valuation of AKE.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AKE is valued cheaper than 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
AKE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.51.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.17, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of AKE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AKE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.53. AKE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.87
Fwd PE 7.17
AKE.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAKE.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

AKE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AKE is cheaper than 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AKE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AKE is cheaper than 74.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.82
EV/EBITDA 4.44
AKE.PA Per share dataAKE.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)80.51
EPS Next 2Y-7.63%
EPS Next 3Y-0.63%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

AKE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.96%, which is a nice return.
AKE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.21. AKE pays more dividend than 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, AKE pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.96%

5.2 History

The dividend of AKE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.86%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.86%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
AKE.PA Yearly Dividends per shareAKE.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

AKE pays out 129.52% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of AKE has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP129.52%
EPS Next 2Y-7.63%
EPS Next 3Y-0.63%
AKE.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAKE.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
AKE.PA Dividend Payout.AKE.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AKE.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ARKEMA

EPA:AKE (11/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

50.2

-1.3 (-2.52%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-07 2025-11-07
Inst Owners59.49%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.58%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.82B
Revenue(TTM)9.44B
Net Income(TTM)210.00M
Analysts75.24
Price Target71.27 (41.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.96%
Yearly Dividend3.47
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.86%
DP129.52%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-7.64%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.67%
Max EPS beat(2)-6.61%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.44%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.73%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.83%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.09%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)10.55%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.69%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.92%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.46%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.56%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.46%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.53%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.93%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.76%
PT rev (1m)-9.17%
PT rev (3m)-14.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-26.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-33.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-29.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.32%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.87
Fwd PE 7.17
P/S 0.4
P/FCF 16.82
P/OCF 3.76
P/B 0.53
P/tB 1.78
EV/EBITDA 4.44
EPS(TTM)6.38
EY12.71%
EPS(NY)7.01
Fwd EY13.95%
FCF(TTM)2.98
FCFY5.95%
OCF(TTM)13.36
OCFY26.61%
SpS124.15
BVpS95.11
TBVpS28.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)80.51
Graham Number116.85
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.51%
ROE 2.9%
ROCE 4.88%
ROIC 3.44%
ROICexc 3.86%
ROICexgc 7.22%
OM 6.35%
PM (TTM) 2.22%
GM 19.02%
FCFM 2.4%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-19.33%
ROICexgc 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.68
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.5
Debt/FCF 16.7
Debt/EBITDA 2.56
Cap/Depr 95.75%
Cap/Sales 8.36%
Interest Coverage 17.14
Cash Conversion 71.35%
Profit Quality 108.1%
Current Ratio 2.73
Quick Ratio 1.92
Altman-Z 1.86
F-Score5
WACC4.78%
ROIC/WACC0.72
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)-24.85%
EPS 3Y-11.49%
EPS 5Y0.1%
EPS Q2Q%-45.26%
EPS Next Y-31.01%
EPS Next 2Y-7.63%
EPS Next 3Y-0.63%
EPS Next 5Y-1.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.19%
Revenue growth 3Y0.09%
Revenue growth 5Y1.78%
Sales Q2Q%-5.56%
Revenue Next Year-3.76%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.47%
Revenue Next 3Y1.02%
Revenue Next 5Y1.69%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.16%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.81%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.73%
EBIT Next Year49.9%
EBIT Next 3Y20.73%
EBIT Next 5Y12.38%
FCF growth 1Y-64.53%
FCF growth 3Y33.3%
FCF growth 5Y-10.84%
OCF growth 1Y-26.48%
OCF growth 3Y7%
OCF growth 5Y-2.92%

ARKEMA / AKE.PA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ARKEMA (AKE.PA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AKE.PA.


What is the valuation status of ARKEMA (AKE.PA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ARKEMA (AKE.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is ARKEMA (AKE.PA) stock?

ARKEMA (AKE.PA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of ARKEMA (AKE.PA) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ARKEMA (AKE.PA) is 7.87 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.53.


How financially healthy is ARKEMA?

The financial health rating of ARKEMA (AKE.PA) is 5 / 10.