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UMICORE (NVJP.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:NVJP - BE0974320526 - Common Stock

13.31 EUR
-0.34 (-2.49%)
Last: 8/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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NVJP gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 70 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. NVJP has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. NVJP is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year NVJP was profitable.
In the past year NVJP had a positive cash flow from operations.
NVJP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
NVJP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
NVJP.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNVJP.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 500M -500M 1B -1B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 1.50%, NVJP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.17% of the companies in the same industry.
NVJP has a Return On Equity (6.30%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.40%, NVJP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.5%
ROE 6.3%
ROIC 6.4%
ROA(3y)-2.04%
ROA(5y)0.46%
ROE(3y)-16.55%
ROE(5y)-4.93%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
NVJP.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNVJP.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

NVJP has a Profit Margin (0.80%) which is in line with its industry peers.
NVJP has a Operating Margin of 2.57%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVJP outperforms 43.48% of its industry peers.
NVJP has a Gross Margin of 7.76%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: NVJP underperforms 82.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NVJP has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.57%
PM (TTM) 0.8%
GM 7.76%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.61%
GM growth 5Y5.16%
NVJP.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNVJP.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NVJP is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NVJP has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, NVJP has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for NVJP is higher compared to a year ago.
NVJP.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingNVJP.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
NVJP.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNVJP.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

NVJP has an Altman-Z score of 2.72. This is not the best score and indicates that NVJP is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
NVJP has a better Altman-Z score (2.72) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
NVJP has a debt to FCF ratio of 50.79. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as NVJP would need 50.79 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NVJP has a Debt to FCF ratio of 50.79. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVJP outperforms 44.93% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.10 is on the high side and indicates that NVJP has dependencies on debt financing.
NVJP has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.10) than 82.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.1
Debt/FCF 50.79
Altman-Z 2.72
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC6.24%
NVJP.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNVJP.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 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.37 indicates that NVJP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of NVJP (1.37) is worse than 72.46% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that NVJP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NVJP has a worse Quick ratio (0.72) than 85.51% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.37
Quick Ratio 0.72
NVJP.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNVJP.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

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for NVJP have decreased strongly by -18.12% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, NVJP shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -3.85% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.55% in the past year.
NVJP shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.21% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.12%
EPS 3Y-27.4%
EPS 5Y-3.85%
EPS Q2Q%14.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.55%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.84%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.21%
Sales Q2Q%-0.72%

3.2 Future

NVJP is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.13% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.42% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.7%
EPS Next 2Y12.28%
EPS Next 3Y10.35%
EPS Next 5Y7.13%
Revenue Next Year-2.58%
Revenue Next 2Y2.01%
Revenue Next 3Y1.75%
Revenue Next 5Y1.42%

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.
NVJP.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNVJP.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
NVJP.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNVJP.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

NVJP is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.78.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NVJP is valued cheaper than 85.51% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NVJP to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.08), we can say NVJP is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.96, which indicates a very decent valuation of NVJP.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NVJP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.72, NVJP is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.78
Fwd PE 9.96
NVJP.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNVJP.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

72.46% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NVJP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
NVJP's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 58.14
EV/EBITDA 7.32
NVJP.DE Per share dataNVJP.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.6
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.28%
EPS Next 3Y10.35%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NVJP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.59%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
NVJP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.08.
NVJP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.59%

5.2 History

The dividend of NVJP has a limited annual growth rate of 0.67%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
NVJP.DE Yearly Dividends per shareNVJP.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

NVJP pays out 93.29% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
NVJP's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP93.29%
EPS Next 2Y12.28%
EPS Next 3Y10.35%
NVJP.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNVJP.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 500M -500M -1B
NVJP.DE Dividend Payout.NVJP.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NVJP.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

UMICORE

FRA:NVJP (8/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

13.31

-0.34 (-2.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)08-01 2025-08-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Inst Owners38.34%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.28B
Analysts66.67
Price Target14.34 (7.74%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.59%
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.67%
DP93.29%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
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)7.43%
PT rev (3m)28.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)24.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)24.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.89%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.89%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.78
Fwd PE 9.96
P/S 0.2
P/FCF 58.14
P/OCF 6.98
P/B 1.6
P/tB 1.97
EV/EBITDA 7.32
EPS(TTM)1.13
EY8.49%
EPS(NY)1.34
Fwd EY10.04%
FCF(TTM)0.23
FCFY1.72%
OCF(TTM)1.91
OCFY14.33%
SpS65.35
BVpS8.29
TBVpS6.75
PEG (NY)0.6
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.5%
ROE 6.3%
ROCE 8.18%
ROIC 6.4%
ROICexc 8.19%
ROICexgc 9.07%
OM 2.57%
PM (TTM) 0.8%
GM 7.76%
FCFM 0.35%
ROA(3y)-2.04%
ROA(5y)0.46%
ROE(3y)-16.55%
ROE(5y)-4.93%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.61%
GM growth 5Y5.16%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.87
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.1
Debt/FCF 50.79
Debt/EBITDA 3.22
Cap/Depr 144.97%
Cap/Sales 2.57%
Interest Coverage 4.12
Cash Conversion 67.19%
Profit Quality 43.79%
Current Ratio 1.37
Quick Ratio 0.72
Altman-Z 2.72
F-Score5
WACC6.24%
ROIC/WACC1.03
Cap/Depr(3y)224.12%
Cap/Depr(5y)196.78%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.57%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.91%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.12%
EPS 3Y-27.4%
EPS 5Y-3.85%
EPS Q2Q%14.29%
EPS Next Y19.7%
EPS Next 2Y12.28%
EPS Next 3Y10.35%
EPS Next 5Y7.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.55%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.84%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.21%
Sales Q2Q%-0.72%
Revenue Next Year-2.58%
Revenue Next 2Y2.01%
Revenue Next 3Y1.75%
Revenue Next 5Y1.42%
EBIT growth 1Y136.32%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year55.35%
EBIT Next 3Y19.67%
EBIT Next 5Y16.24%
FCF growth 1Y136.84%
FCF growth 3Y-30.19%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-3.36%
OCF growth 3Y-11.62%
OCF growth 5Y12.64%