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IMCD NV (IMCD.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

AMS:IMCD - NL0010801007 - Common Stock

92.82 EUR
+0.78 (+0.85%)
Last: 9/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

IMCD gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 13 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. While IMCD has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. IMCD has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

IMCD had positive earnings in the past year.
IMCD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years IMCD has been profitable.
In the past 5 years IMCD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
IMCD.AS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIMCD.AS 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 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

IMCD's Return On Assets of 5.76% is amongst the best of the industry. IMCD outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
IMCD has a Return On Equity of 13.50%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IMCD outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
IMCD has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IMCD outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for IMCD is above the industry average of 7.32%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.76%
ROE 13.5%
ROIC 8.66%
ROA(3y)7.11%
ROA(5y)6.42%
ROE(3y)16.08%
ROE(5y)14.41%
ROIC(3y)9.57%
ROIC(5y)8.66%
IMCD.AS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIMCD.AS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.54%, IMCD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
IMCD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
IMCD has a Operating Margin of 8.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IMCD outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
IMCD's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 22.48%, IMCD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IMCD has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.79%
PM (TTM) 5.54%
GM 22.48%
OM growth 3Y0.9%
OM growth 5Y6.54%
PM growth 3Y-0.83%
PM growth 5Y7.95%
GM growth 3Y1.7%
GM growth 5Y2.81%
IMCD.AS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIMCD.AS 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

IMCD 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 IMCD has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
IMCD has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
IMCD has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
IMCD.AS Yearly Shares OutstandingIMCD.AS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
IMCD.AS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIMCD.AS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

IMCD has an Altman-Z score of 3.06. This indicates that IMCD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.06, IMCD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
IMCD has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.11. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as IMCD would need 8.11 years to pay back of all of its debts.
IMCD's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.11 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IMCD outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that IMCD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.70, IMCD is not doing good in the industry: 76.92% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.7
Debt/FCF 8.11
Altman-Z 3.06
ROIC/WACC1.37
WACC6.32%
IMCD.AS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIMCD.AS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

IMCD has a Current Ratio of 1.75. This is a normal value and indicates that IMCD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
IMCD has a worse Current ratio (1.75) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.04 indicates that IMCD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of IMCD (1.04) is worse than 69.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.75
Quick Ratio 1.04
IMCD.AS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIMCD.AS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

IMCD shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -7.17%.
Measured over the past years, IMCD shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 18.74% on average per year.
IMCD shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.09%.
IMCD shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.94% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.17%
EPS 3Y10.14%
EPS 5Y18.74%
EPS Q2Q%-23.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.09%
Revenue growth 3Y11.23%
Revenue growth 5Y11.94%
Sales Q2Q%-0.88%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.08% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.99% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y0.68%
EPS Next 2Y4.77%
EPS Next 3Y5.95%
EPS Next 5Y5.08%
Revenue Next Year2.74%
Revenue Next 2Y4.01%
Revenue Next 3Y4.71%
Revenue Next 5Y4.99%

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 decreasing.
IMCD.AS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIMCD.AS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B
IMCD.AS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIMCD.AS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.27, IMCD is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of IMCD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IMCD is cheaper than 61.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
IMCD's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.06.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.86, IMCD is valued correctly.
IMCD's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
IMCD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.69.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.27
Fwd PE 13.86
IMCD.AS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIMCD.AS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of IMCD indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: IMCD is more expensive than 61.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as IMCD.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.66
EV/EBITDA 12.4
IMCD.AS Per share dataIMCD.AS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
IMCD has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)29.89
PEG (5Y)1.08
EPS Next 2Y4.77%
EPS Next 3Y5.95%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.24%, IMCD has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
The stock price of IMCD dropped by -20.84% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
IMCD's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.79.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, IMCD has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.24%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of IMCD grows each year by 22.38%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
IMCD.AS Yearly Dividends per shareIMCD.AS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

47.63% of the earnings are spent on dividend by IMCD. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
IMCD's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP47.63%
EPS Next 2Y4.77%
EPS Next 3Y5.95%
IMCD.AS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendIMCD.AS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
IMCD.AS Dividend Payout.IMCD.AS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.IMCD.AS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

IMCD NV

AMS:IMCD (9/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

92.82

+0.78 (+0.85%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-06 2025-11-06
Inst Owners82.76%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.49B
Analysts80.91
Price Target148.1 (59.56%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.24%
Yearly Dividend2.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.38%
DP47.63%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)-6.2%
PT rev (3m)-8.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.56%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.27
Fwd PE 13.86
P/S 1.14
P/FCF 25.66
P/OCF 22.87
P/B 2.78
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.4
EPS(TTM)4.58
EY4.93%
EPS(NY)6.7
Fwd EY7.21%
FCF(TTM)3.62
FCFY3.9%
OCF(TTM)4.06
OCFY4.37%
SpS81.49
BVpS33.42
TBVpS-10.16
PEG (NY)29.89
PEG (5Y)1.08
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.76%
ROE 13.5%
ROCE 11.89%
ROIC 8.66%
ROICexc 9.15%
ROICexgc 38.82%
OM 8.79%
PM (TTM) 5.54%
GM 22.48%
FCFM 4.44%
ROA(3y)7.11%
ROA(5y)6.42%
ROE(3y)16.08%
ROE(5y)14.41%
ROIC(3y)9.57%
ROIC(5y)8.66%
ROICexc(3y)10.67%
ROICexc(5y)9.54%
ROICexgc(3y)40.09%
ROICexgc(5y)35.52%
ROCE(3y)14.12%
ROCE(5y)13.14%
ROICexcg growth 3Y11.47%
ROICexcg growth 5Y12.83%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.19%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.08%
OM growth 3Y0.9%
OM growth 5Y6.54%
PM growth 3Y-0.83%
PM growth 5Y7.95%
GM growth 3Y1.7%
GM growth 5Y2.81%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.7
Debt/FCF 8.11
Debt/EBITDA 2.45
Cap/Depr 18.63%
Cap/Sales 0.54%
Interest Coverage 6.73
Cash Conversion 42.59%
Profit Quality 80.16%
Current Ratio 1.75
Quick Ratio 1.04
Altman-Z 3.06
F-Score5
WACC6.32%
ROIC/WACC1.37
Cap/Depr(3y)23.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)23.21%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.62%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.61%
Profit Quality(3y)103.46%
Profit Quality(5y)114.83%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.17%
EPS 3Y10.14%
EPS 5Y18.74%
EPS Q2Q%-23.63%
EPS Next Y0.68%
EPS Next 2Y4.77%
EPS Next 3Y5.95%
EPS Next 5Y5.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.09%
Revenue growth 3Y11.23%
Revenue growth 5Y11.94%
Sales Q2Q%-0.88%
Revenue Next Year2.74%
Revenue Next 2Y4.01%
Revenue Next 3Y4.71%
Revenue Next 5Y4.99%
EBIT growth 1Y3.32%
EBIT growth 3Y12.24%
EBIT growth 5Y19.26%
EBIT Next Year27.33%
EBIT Next 3Y13.21%
EBIT Next 5Y13.77%
FCF growth 1Y-45.22%
FCF growth 3Y12.49%
FCF growth 5Y10.07%
OCF growth 1Y-42.37%
OCF growth 3Y12.47%
OCF growth 5Y9.9%