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UMICORE (UMI.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

EBR:UMI - Euronext Brussels - BE0974320526 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

14.77  +0.55 (+3.87%)

Fundamental Rating

3

UMI gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 67 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. Both the profitability and financial health of UMI have multiple concerns. UMI has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

UMI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year UMI had a positive cash flow from operations.
UMI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
UMI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
UMI.BR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUMI.BR 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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -15.72%, UMI is doing worse than 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -76.36%, UMI is not doing good in the industry: 86.96% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -15.72%
ROE -76.36%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-2.04%
ROA(5y)0.46%
ROE(3y)-16.55%
ROE(5y)-4.93%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
UMI.BR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUMI.BR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

With a Gross Margin value of 8.17%, UMI is not doing good in the industry: 84.06% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
UMI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
UMI does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 8.17%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.61%
GM growth 5Y5.16%
UMI.BR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUMI.BR 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

UMI does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, UMI has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for UMI remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, UMI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
UMI.BR Yearly Shares OutstandingUMI.BR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
UMI.BR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUMI.BR 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

UMI has an Altman-Z score of 1.74. This is a bad value and indicates that UMI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
UMI has a Altman-Z score of 1.74. This is in the lower half of the industry: UMI underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
UMI has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.00. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as UMI would need 12.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
UMI has a Debt to FCF ratio (12.00) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.49 is on the high side and indicates that UMI has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of UMI (1.49) is worse than 85.51% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.49
Debt/FCF 12
Altman-Z 1.74
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC5.97%
UMI.BR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUMI.BR 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 1.28 indicates that UMI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of UMI (1.28) is worse than 75.36% of its industry peers.
UMI has a Quick Ratio of 1.28. This is a bad value and indicates that UMI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
UMI has a worse Quick ratio (0.77) than 81.16% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.28
Quick Ratio 0.77
UMI.BR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUMI.BR 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

UMI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -43.01%.
UMI shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -3.85% yearly.
The Revenue for UMI has decreased by -18.68% in the past year. This is quite bad
UMI shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.21% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-43.01%
EPS 3Y-27.4%
EPS 5Y-3.85%
EPS Q2Q%-35.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.68%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.84%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.21%
Sales Q2Q%-8.4%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, UMI will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.13% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, UMI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.83% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-3.54%
EPS Next 2Y0.94%
EPS Next 3Y3.83%
EPS Next 5Y7.13%
Revenue Next Year-5.32%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.3%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.2%
Revenue Next 5Y1.83%

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.
UMI.BR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUMI.BR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
UMI.BR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUMI.BR 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.93 indicates a correct valuation of UMI.
84.06% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UMI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
UMI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.45, which indicates a correct valuation of UMI.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UMI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: UMI is cheaper than 62.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.19. UMI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.93
Fwd PE 14.45
UMI.BR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUMI.BR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

UMI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. UMI is cheaper than 81.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.7
EV/EBITDA N/A
UMI.BR Per share dataUMI.BR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y0.94%
EPS Next 3Y3.83%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

UMI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.46%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.99, UMI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
UMI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.46%

5.2 History

The dividend of UMI has a limited annual growth rate of 0.67%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
UMI.BR Yearly Dividends per shareUMI.BR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

UMI has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
The dividend of UMI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-13%
EPS Next 2Y0.94%
EPS Next 3Y3.83%
UMI.BR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendUMI.BR 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

UMICORE

EBR:UMI (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

14.77

+0.55 (+3.87%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-14 2025-02-14/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-01 2025-08-01
Inst Owners38.34%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.64B
Analysts65.71
Price Target11.89 (-19.5%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.46%
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.67%
DP-13%
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)6.33%
PT rev (3m)0.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-26.45%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.93
Fwd PE 14.45
P/S 0.25
P/FCF 12.7
P/OCF 4.19
P/B 1.88
P/tB 2.35
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.06
EY7.18%
EPS(NY)1.02
Fwd EY6.92%
FCF(TTM)1.16
FCFY7.87%
OCF(TTM)3.53
OCFY23.87%
SpS60.28
BVpS7.87
TBVpS6.29
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -15.72%
ROE -76.36%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 8.17%
FCFM 1.93%
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-Score2
Asset Turnover1.58
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.49
Debt/FCF 12
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 204.16%
Cap/Sales 3.92%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.28
Quick Ratio 0.77
Altman-Z 1.74
F-Score2
WACC5.97%
ROIC/WACCN/A
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)-43.01%
EPS 3Y-27.4%
EPS 5Y-3.85%
EPS Q2Q%-35.96%
EPS Next Y-3.54%
EPS Next 2Y0.94%
EPS Next 3Y3.83%
EPS Next 5Y7.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.68%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.84%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.21%
Sales Q2Q%-8.4%
Revenue Next Year-5.32%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.3%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.2%
Revenue Next 5Y1.83%
EBIT growth 1Y-313.64%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year55.35%
EBIT Next 3Y19.67%
EBIT Next 5Y15.5%
FCF growth 1Y81.43%
FCF growth 3Y-30.19%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-16.68%
OCF growth 3Y-11.62%
OCF growth 5Y12.64%