AKZA.AS

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Akzo Nobel N.V. · Basic Materials · Netherlands · $11.1B

EUR 57.72 +1.8% · close 5 Oct · scored 7 Oct

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Quality
63
Value
56
Momentum
52

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P/E (TTM)
15.2x
peers 20.4x
ROE
14.1%
peers 3.6%
D/E
1.3x
peers 0.8x
Dividend %
2.8%
trailing yield
AI CONVICTION THESIS

AkzoNobel has improved profitability for several quarters in a row, with volume and margin gains in both Paints and Coatings and solid cash generation. The recovery is real but incremental. Paints and coatings are a mature, competitive market with raw material costs tied to petrochemicals, and a European cost base exposed to high gas prices. Consensus earnings estimates are drifting lower and at least one broker calls the story uninspiring, so the case rests on continued self-help rather than a structural tailwind.

ABOUT AKZO NOBEL N.V.

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Akzo Nobel is a global leader in paints and coatings, producing decorative paints, performance coatings, and specialty chemicals under brands like Dulux and Sikkens. The company maintains a strong competitive position through extensive R&D, innovation, and global brand recognition. It holds market leadership in several coatings segments, serving diverse industries worldwide.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (EUR)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue10.8B10.7B10.7B10.2B-2.2%9.9B10.0B10.3B0.6%
EPS (EUR)2.012.593.173.7122.7%3.723.974.388.6%
Shares170.4M170.6M170.8M171.1M+0.4%171.4M———
Debt5.9B5.6B5.4B4.9B-6.1%6.6B———
Equity4.3B4.3B4.6B4.7B2.4%————
Op CF263.0M1.1B673.0M915.0M51.5%877.9M———
Inv CF-1.1B-144.0M-132.0M442.0M—————
Fin CF1.1B-827.0M-684.0M-981.0M—————
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PRICE (1Y) · EUR-4.4%
55.457.158.760.361.921 Aug15 Sep5 Oct
SMA 50SMA 200

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SwingsAverage

Calmer than 58% of stocks we rank over the past year (37% a year).

How this is worked out

What it measures: day-to-day price moves over the past year, as a yearly figure, ranked against every stock we cover. Very calm under 20% a year, Calm 20 to 30%, Average 30 to 40%, Bumpy 40 to 55%, Very bumpy above that.

What we found: across about 13,500 stocks in 34 markets (2002 to 2025), past swings were a good guide to the next year's, and bumpier stocks fell further. How much further changed too much between eras to put a number on it.

Calm is not safe: a calm stock can still slide steadily.

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EUR 57.72
RSI (14)
52.3
52-Week Range-14.7% from high
Low EUR 44.82High EUR 67.64

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
63
ROIC
12.4%77.0
ROE
14.1%80.4
GP/Assets
27.5%79.7
Op. Margin
10.8%63.7
FCF/Assets
4.9%73.6
Piotroski
547.4
Int. Cover
5.7x51.8
D/E Ratio
1.31x7.1
Current Ratio
1.88x46.5
Value
56
P/E (TTM)
15.2x60.1
EV/EBITDA
12.2x40.3
P/FCF
13.8x66.6
P/B
2.0x47.7
P/S
1.0x64.5
Div Yield
2.8%66.6
Momentum
52
52W High %
85%78.7
RS 6M
4%69.2
SMA 50/200
1.06x72.2
EPS Rev 4W
-3.7%11.8
EPS Rev 12W
-1.2%27.2
EPS Improve
+15%28.4
Q Growth
12%34.6

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$11.1B
P/E (Forward)
13.2x
Gross Margin
40.3%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of AKZA.AS are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
AKZA.ASAkzo Nobel N.V.(you)$11.1B77Buy
IMCD.ASIMCD N.V.$6.3B73Buy
LYBLyondellBasell Industries N.V.$19.4B50Hold
CRBN.ASCorbion N.V.$1.5B81Strong Buy
OCI.ASOCI N.V.$966M37Hold
HOLCO.ASHolland Colours N.V.$78M69Buy
CEM.MICementir Holding N.V.$2.4B88Strong Buy
AVTX.ASAvantium N.V.$142M4Strong Sell
AMG.ASAMG Critical Materials N.V.$1.2B51Hold

Peer medians: ROE 3.6% · P/E 20.4x · Gross margin 25.0%

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Akzo Nobel N.V. (AKZA.AS): Stock Score Summary

Akzo Nobel N.V. (AKZA.AS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 77/100 based on Quality (63/100), Value (56/100), and Momentum (52/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. AkzoNobel has improved profitability for several quarters in a row, with volume and margin gains in both Paints and Coatings and solid cash generation. The recovery is real but incremental. Paints and coatings are a mature, competitive market with raw material costs tied to petrochemicals, and a European cost base exposed to high gas prices. Consensus earnings estimates are drifting lower and at least one broker calls the story uninspiring, so the case rests on continued self-help rather than a structural tailwind.

Akzo Nobel is a global leader in paints and coatings, producing decorative paints, performance coatings, and specialty chemicals under brands like Dulux and Sikkens. The company maintains a strong competitive position through extensive R&D, innovation, and global brand recognition. It holds market leadership in several coatings segments, serving diverse industries worldwide.

Key Financial Metrics

PriceEUR 57.72
Market Cap$11.1B
P/E (TTM)15.24
P/E (Forward)13.23
Price/Book2.00
Return on Equity14.1%
Return on Invested Capital12.4%
Debt/Equity1.31x
Gross Margin40.3%
Operating Margin10.8%
Revenue Growth-1.4%
Dividend Yield2.8%
Free Cash Flow$806M

Akzo Nobel N.V. operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (Netherlands).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Akzo Nobel N.V.’s (AKZA.AS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Akzo Nobel N.V. (AKZA.AS) is 77/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (63), Value (56), and Momentum (52) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 24,000+ stocks.
Does Akzo Nobel N.V. have an economic moat?
Akzo Nobel N.V. (AKZA.AS) has a Quality factor score of 63/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Akzo Nobel N.V. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Akzo Nobel N.V. (AKZA.AS) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 77/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Akzo Nobel N.V. in?
Akzo Nobel N.V. (AKZA.AS) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (Netherlands).