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IMERYS SA (NK.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:NK - FR0000120859 - Common Stock

22.5 EUR
+0.22 (+0.99%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to NK. NK was compared to 14 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. NK has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. NK does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

NK had negative earnings in the past year.
NK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
NK had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
NK had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
NK.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNK.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 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

NK has a worse Return On Assets (-2.61%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of NK (-5.38%) is worse than 78.57% of its industry peers.
NK has a worse Return On Invested Capital (3.18%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
NK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.04%. This is below the industry average of 7.84%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.61%
ROE -5.38%
ROIC 3.18%
ROA(3y)0.77%
ROA(5y)1.2%
ROE(3y)1.95%
ROE(5y)2.88%
ROIC(3y)4.04%
ROIC(5y)4.11%
NK.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNK.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

NK's Operating Margin of 6.91% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NK is outperformed by 78.57% of its industry peers.
NK's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
NK's Gross Margin of 67.11% is amongst the best of the industry. NK outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NK has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.91%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 67.11%
OM growth 3Y-6.92%
OM growth 5Y-1.85%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.13%
GM growth 5Y2.94%
NK.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNK.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 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), NK is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for NK remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NK has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, NK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
NK.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingNK.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
NK.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNK.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

NK has an Altman-Z score of 1.75. This is a bad value and indicates that NK is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.75, NK is doing worse than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NK is 13.35, which is on the high side as it means it would take NK, 13.35 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NK (13.35) is worse than 71.43% of its industry peers.
NK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating NK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
NK has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.59) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 13.35
Altman-Z 1.75
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC6.1%
NK.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNK.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.05 indicates that NK has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of NK (2.05) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
NK has a Quick Ratio of 1.25. This is a normal value and indicates that NK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of NK (1.25) is better than 64.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.05
Quick Ratio 1.25
NK.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNK.PA 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 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for NK have decreased strongly by -462.11% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, NK shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.71% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, NK shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.71% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-462.11%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-50.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.55%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.71%
Sales Q2Q%-8.44%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -2.30% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, NK will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-34.48%
EPS Next 2Y-12.85%
EPS Next 3Y-2.3%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.81%
Revenue Next 3Y1.01%
Revenue Next 5Y4.9%

3.3 Evolution

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.
NK.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNK.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
NK.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNK.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for NK. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.88, which indicates a very decent valuation of NK.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NK is valued cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NK to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.46), we can say NK is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 9.88
NK.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNK.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NK is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as NK.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.5
EV/EBITDA 6.14
NK.PA Per share dataNK.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

NK's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.30% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-12.85%
EPS Next 3Y-2.3%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.51%, NK is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.30, NK pays a better dividend. On top of this NK pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, NK pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.51%

5.2 History

The dividend of NK decreases each year by -8.90%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.9%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
NK.PA Yearly Dividends per shareNK.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of NK are negative and hence is the payout ratio. NK will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
The Dividend Rate of NK has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-74.19%
EPS Next 2Y-12.85%
EPS Next 3Y-2.3%
NK.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNK.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M

IMERYS SA

EPA:NK (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

22.5

+0.22 (+0.99%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30
Earnings (Next)02-19 2026-02-19
Inst Owners69.4%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.91B
Revenue(TTM)3.44B
Net Income(TTM)-166.20M
Analysts77.14
Price Target28.22 (25.42%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.51%
Yearly Dividend1.37
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.9%
DP-74.19%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)-2.92%
PT rev (3m)-9.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-31.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.8%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 9.88
P/S 0.56
P/FCF 13.5
P/OCF 3.98
P/B 0.62
P/tB 2.17
EV/EBITDA 6.14
EPS(TTM)-1.98
EYN/A
EPS(NY)2.28
Fwd EY10.12%
FCF(TTM)1.67
FCFY7.41%
OCF(TTM)5.66
OCFY25.15%
SpS40.53
BVpS36.4
TBVpS10.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.61%
ROE -5.38%
ROCE 4.34%
ROIC 3.18%
ROICexc 3.48%
ROICexgc 6.23%
OM 6.91%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 67.11%
FCFM 4.11%
ROA(3y)0.77%
ROA(5y)1.2%
ROE(3y)1.95%
ROE(5y)2.88%
ROIC(3y)4.04%
ROIC(5y)4.11%
ROICexc(3y)4.71%
ROICexc(5y)4.71%
ROICexgc(3y)8.34%
ROICexgc(5y)8.54%
ROCE(3y)5.51%
ROCE(5y)5.6%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.21%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.53%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.67%
OM growth 3Y-6.92%
OM growth 5Y-1.85%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.13%
GM growth 5Y2.94%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 13.35
Debt/EBITDA 3.4
Cap/Depr 114.1%
Cap/Sales 9.85%
Interest Coverage 3.33
Cash Conversion 89.85%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.05
Quick Ratio 1.25
Altman-Z 1.75
F-Score6
WACC6.1%
ROIC/WACC0.52
Cap/Depr(3y)131.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)116.34%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.52%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-462.11%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-50.31%
EPS Next Y-34.48%
EPS Next 2Y-12.85%
EPS Next 3Y-2.3%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.55%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.71%
Sales Q2Q%-8.44%
Revenue Next Year-5.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.81%
Revenue Next 3Y1.01%
Revenue Next 5Y4.9%
EBIT growth 1Y-15.73%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.43%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.49%
EBIT Next Year89.36%
EBIT Next 3Y29.29%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y96.12%
FCF growth 3Y-17.98%
FCF growth 5Y-13.24%
OCF growth 1Y-0.33%
OCF growth 3Y-4.3%
OCF growth 5Y-1.59%

IMERYS SA / NK.PA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for NK stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to NK.PA.


What is the valuation status for NK stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to IMERYS SA (NK.PA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for IMERYS SA?

IMERYS SA (NK.PA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for NK stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of IMERYS SA (NK.PA) is expected to decline by -34.48% in the next year.