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AKZO NOBEL N.V. (AKU1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:AKU1 - NL0013267909 - Common Stock

56.94 EUR
+4.04 (+7.64%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, AKU1 scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AKU1 was compared to 70 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While AKU1 is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. AKU1 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

AKU1 had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year AKU1 had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years AKU1 has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years AKU1 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
AKU1.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAKU1.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 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

AKU1's Return On Assets of 0.42% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AKU1 outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
AKU1 has a Return On Equity (1.48%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.70%, AKU1 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.29% of the companies in the same industry.
AKU1 had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.38%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.86%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.42%
ROE 1.48%
ROIC 3.7%
ROA(3y)3.08%
ROA(5y)4%
ROE(3y)10.07%
ROE(5y)11.29%
ROIC(3y)5.38%
ROIC(5y)6.02%
AKU1.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAKU1.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.56%, AKU1 is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.71% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AKU1 has declined.
AKU1's Operating Margin of 4.84% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AKU1 outperforms 51.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AKU1 has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 39.78%, AKU1 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.29% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AKU1 has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.84%
PM (TTM) 0.56%
GM 39.78%
OM growth 3Y-9.79%
OM growth 5Y-1.14%
PM growth 3Y-16.36%
PM growth 5Y-2.73%
GM growth 3Y-0.19%
GM growth 5Y-1.09%
AKU1.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAKU1.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AKU1 is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, AKU1 has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for AKU1 has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for AKU1 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
AKU1.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingAKU1.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
AKU1.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAKU1.DE 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

An Altman-Z score of 2.04 indicates that AKU1 is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of AKU1 (2.04) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AKU1 is 10.17, which is on the high side as it means it would take AKU1, 10.17 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
AKU1 has a Debt to FCF ratio (10.17) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.93 indicates that AKU1 is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
AKU1 has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.93) than 77.14% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.93
Debt/FCF 10.17
Altman-Z 2.04
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC5.68%
AKU1.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAKU1.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 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.25 indicates that AKU1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
AKU1 has a Current ratio of 1.25. This is in the lower half of the industry: AKU1 underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that AKU1 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.92, AKU1 is doing worse than 61.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.25
Quick Ratio 0.92
AKU1.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAKU1.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 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for AKU1 have decreased by -2.93% in the last year.
AKU1 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.44% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.03% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, AKU1 shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.92% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.93%
EPS 3Y-1.33%
EPS 5Y4.44%
EPS Q2Q%-11.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.03%
Revenue growth 3Y3.76%
Revenue growth 5Y2.92%
Sales Q2Q%-4.54%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, AKU1 will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.67% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.06% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.39%
EPS Next 2Y8.23%
EPS Next 3Y8.88%
EPS Next 5Y9.67%
Revenue Next Year-3.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.87%
Revenue Next 3Y0.61%
Revenue Next 5Y4.06%

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.
AKU1.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAKU1.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B
AKU1.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAKU1.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.64, which indicates a correct valuation of AKU1.
77.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AKU1, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AKU1 to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.55), we can say AKU1 is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.50 indicates a correct valuation of AKU1.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AKU1 is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
AKU1 is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.64
Fwd PE 12.5
AKU1.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAKU1.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AKU1 is valued a bit more expensive than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AKU1 is valued a bit cheaper than 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.52
EV/EBITDA 15.68
AKU1.DE Per share dataAKU1.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)3.56
PEG (5Y)3.52
EPS Next 2Y8.23%
EPS Next 3Y8.88%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

AKU1 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.54%.
AKU1's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.49.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, AKU1 pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.54%

5.2 History

The dividend of AKU1 decreases each year by -21.52%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-21.52%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A

5.3 Sustainability

AKU1 pays out 691.38% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP691.38%
EPS Next 2Y8.23%
EPS Next 3Y8.88%
AKU1.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAKU1.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 2B 4B 6B
AKU1.DE Dividend Payout.AKU1.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AKU1.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

AKZO NOBEL N.V.

FRA:AKU1 (12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

56.94

+4.04 (+7.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Inst Owners68.31%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.74B
Revenue(TTM)10.40B
Net Income(TTM)58.00M
Analysts76.52
Price Target70.28 (23.43%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.54%
Yearly Dividend1.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)-21.52%
DP691.38%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.89%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.4%
Max EPS beat(2)-6.38%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-11.39%
Min EPS beat(4)-27.6%
Max EPS beat(4)-4.18%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-8.1%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-11.74%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-11.18%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.93%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.62%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.79%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.51%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.43%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.57%
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.64
Fwd PE 12.5
P/S 0.94
P/FCF 18.52
P/OCF 11.47
P/B 2.48
P/tB 66.71
EV/EBITDA 15.68
EPS(TTM)3.64
EY6.39%
EPS(NY)4.56
Fwd EY8%
FCF(TTM)3.08
FCFY5.4%
OCF(TTM)4.96
OCFY8.72%
SpS60.83
BVpS22.98
TBVpS0.85
PEG (NY)3.56
PEG (5Y)3.52
Graham Number43.38
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.42%
ROE 1.48%
ROCE 5.56%
ROIC 3.7%
ROICexc 4.33%
ROICexgc 8.48%
OM 4.84%
PM (TTM) 0.56%
GM 39.78%
FCFM 5.06%
ROA(3y)3.08%
ROA(5y)4%
ROE(3y)10.07%
ROE(5y)11.29%
ROIC(3y)5.38%
ROIC(5y)6.02%
ROICexc(3y)6.53%
ROICexc(5y)7.21%
ROICexgc(3y)12.06%
ROICexgc(5y)13.03%
ROCE(3y)9.71%
ROCE(5y)10.22%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.53%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.19%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.31%
OM growth 3Y-9.79%
OM growth 5Y-1.14%
PM growth 3Y-16.36%
PM growth 5Y-2.73%
GM growth 3Y-0.19%
GM growth 5Y-1.09%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.93
Debt/FCF 10.17
Debt/EBITDA 4.17
Cap/Depr 86.36%
Cap/Sales 3.1%
Interest Coverage 2.86
Cash Conversion 96.7%
Profit Quality 906.9%
Current Ratio 1.25
Quick Ratio 0.92
Altman-Z 2.04
F-Score5
WACC5.68%
ROIC/WACC0.65
Cap/Depr(3y)80.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)79.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.74%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.85%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.93%
EPS 3Y-1.33%
EPS 5Y4.44%
EPS Q2Q%-11.4%
EPS Next Y4.39%
EPS Next 2Y8.23%
EPS Next 3Y8.88%
EPS Next 5Y9.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.03%
Revenue growth 3Y3.76%
Revenue growth 5Y2.92%
Sales Q2Q%-4.54%
Revenue Next Year-3.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.87%
Revenue Next 3Y0.61%
Revenue Next 5Y4.06%
EBIT growth 1Y-49.8%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.39%
EBIT growth 5Y1.75%
EBIT Next Year30.22%
EBIT Next 3Y15.72%
EBIT Next 5Y9.68%
FCF growth 1Y-8.04%
FCF growth 3Y4.63%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y1.07%
OCF growth 3Y3.41%
OCF growth 5Y96.16%

AKZO NOBEL N.V. / AKU1.DE FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for AKZO NOBEL N.V.?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to AKU1.DE.


What is the valuation status of AKZO NOBEL N.V. (AKU1.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to AKZO NOBEL N.V. (AKU1.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is AKZO NOBEL N.V. (AKU1.DE) stock?

AKZO NOBEL N.V. (AKU1.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


How financially healthy is AKZO NOBEL N.V.?

The financial health rating of AKZO NOBEL N.V. (AKU1.DE) is 3 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for AKZO NOBEL N.V.?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AKZO NOBEL N.V. (AKU1.DE) is expected to grow by 4.39% in the next year.