Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings and third-party price providers. Scores, valuations, and metrics are algorithmic estimates. This is not investment advice. See our Terms and Methodology.
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings and third-party price providers. Scores, valuations, and metrics are algorithmic estimates. This is not investment advice. See our Terms and Methodology.
Akzo Nobel N.V. is a Dutch multinational corporation and one of the world's leading producers of paints, performance coatings, and specialty chemicals. Formed in 1994 through the merger of Akzo and Nobel Industries, the company, headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, operates in over 150 countries with approximately 34,600 employees. It serves diverse sectors including construction, automotive, aerospace, marine, energy, packaging, infrastructure, agriculture, and consumer goods, offering products such as decorative paints under brands like Dulux and Sikkens, alongside marine and protective coatings, automotive and specialty coatings, industrial coatings, and powder coatings. Akzo Nobel N.V. emphasizes sustainability, integrating environmental responsibility into its operations to minimize impact while driving innovation in durable, eco-friendly solutions. Recognized as the third-largest paint manufacturer globally by revenue, it plays a pivotal role in enhancing and protecting surfaces across industries, from everyday homes to critical infrastructure, contributing significantly to the global coatings market through its commitment to quality and technological advancement.
11.46% operating margin is respectable but not wide. ROIC at 7.89%. Suggests the business covers its cost of capital, but doesn't point to a wide moat.
Revenue declined 5.2% YoY. The question is whether this is cyclical or a structural shift.
Net debt of €2.94B represents 4.9x FCF, leverage limits flexibility.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (TTM)
€9.93B
▼ -5.2% YoY
Net Income (TTM)
€651M
▲ +13.3% YoY
Op. Margin
11.57%
▲ +2.9pp YoY
ROIC
7.89%
▲ +1.5pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (TTM)
€645M
▲ +65.1% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (TTM)
€661M
▲ +56.2% YoY
Net Debt
€2.94B
Cash & Equiv.
€1.92B
3Y CAGR: -2.2%
Continue Research