Arkema AKE.PA
FranceBasic Materials · Specialty ChemicalsEuronext París · EUR
62.79 EUR (+14.5%)
14 analysts
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Arkema is a French chemical company producing specialty materials (adhesives, coatings, polymers) for industrial and consumer markets.
Listed on Euronext París · Symbol AKE.PA · EPA: AKE · Currency EUR
Key points
from its scores- ✕Weak growth2.6
- ✕Little competitive advantage3.4
- ✕Little or no dividend4.7
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsThe valuation is attractive but the deterioration in growth and margins warrants caution.
Arkema shows an attractive valuation (forward P/E 10.32, FCF yield 13.09%) but with negative growth (-21.40%) and a low operating margin (7.85%), reflecting a business in the midst of an adjustment phase.
The main risk is exposure to European gas costs and the weak operating margin (7.85%), which could continue to erode profitability.
Context and risks
Arkema, a European energy-intensive chemical company, faces a rising-rate ECB while its Net Debt/EBITDA is 2.61, making debt refinancing more expensive. Additionally, European gas (TTF), not covered by the system, remains a key cost factor for its 7.85% operating margin.
Is Arkema stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 505% above the Basic Materials median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 219.4 | 19.2 | +1,044% |
| EV / EBITDA | 6.6 | 10.0 | −34% |
| Price / book | 0.7 | 2.3 | −69% |
| Price / sales | 0.5 | 2.2 | −79% |
Sector: median of the 141 Basic Materials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 6.3 out of 10 (median for Basic Materials: 5.8).
Average analyst target: 62.79 EUR, +14.5% versus the price.
A premium can be justified if the company is of higher quality or grows faster than its sector: Quality / Moat 3.4 (sector 5.1), Growth 2.6 (sector 6.8).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Score by category
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at the analysis date · compared with the Basic Materials medianValuation
- P/E
- 219.4
- Forward P/E
- 10.3
- EV / EBITDA
- 6.6
- Price / book
- 0.7
- Price / sales
- 0.5
- PEG
- 0.42
- Market cap
- 4.1B EUR
- Enterprise value
- 7.1B EUR
Profitability
- ROE
- 0.9%
- ROA
- 1.7%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 6.8%
- Gross margin
- 17.8%
- Operating margin
- 7.9%
- Net margin
- 0.7%
- Free cash flow
- 542.0M EUR
- FCF yield
- 13.1%
- Cash conversion
- 50%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 4.3B EUR
- Net debt
- 2.8B EUR
- Cash
- 1.5B EUR
- EBITDA
- 1.1B EUR
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 2.61
- Debt / equity
- 61.36
- Current ratio
- 1.52
- Quick ratio
- 1.07
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +1.3%
- Earnings growth
- −21.4%
- EPS (TTM)
- 0.25 EUR
- EPS (forward)
- 5.31 EUR
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 6.6%
- Payout
- 1,440.0%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 0.99
- Analyst consensus
- Hold (14)
- Target price
- 62.79 EUR
- 52-week range
- 48.30 – 67.05
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Is Arkema stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 505% above the Basic Materials median on average. Valuation score: 6.3 out of 10 (median for Basic Materials: 5.8). Average analyst target: 62.79 EUR, +14.5% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Arkema get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 4.9 out of 10, rank 1,719 of 2,130 (better than 17% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (6.7) and its weakest, Growth (2.6). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Arkema's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 219.4: the share price equals 219.4 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Basic Materials median is 19.2. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 10.3.
How much is Arkema worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 4.1B EUR and its enterprise value, debt included, is 7.1B EUR.
How much debt does Arkema have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 2.8B EUR. That is 2.61 times its EBITDA; the Basic Materials median is 1.41.
Does Arkema pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 6.56% and it pays out 1,440% of its earnings.
How has Arkema stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 17.1% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 48.30 and 67.05 EUR. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Arkema?
14 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Hold” and their average target is 62.79 EUR (+14.5% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.