Imerys (NK) Stock Overview
Engages in the supply of specialty minerals for various industries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and America. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 2/6 |
| Dividends | 2/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
Imerys S.A. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | €22.02 |
| 52 Week High | €30.08 |
| 52 Week Low | €19.68 |
| Beta | 0.73 |
| 1 Month Change | -0.81% |
| 3 Month Change | -6.85% |
| 1 Year Change | -22.85% |
| 3 Year Change | -33.59% |
| 5 Year Change | -48.65% |
| Change since IPO | 718.68% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 18
NK: Updated Assumptions And Buybacks Will Shape Future Risk Balance
Narrative Update on Imerys The analyst price target for Imerys has been adjusted from €22.00 to €20.00. Analysts cited updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples, alongside recent street research such as the €1 price target change at Berenberg, to support the revision.Analysis Article • Jan 10
Imerys (EPA:NK) Will Be Looking To Turn Around Its Returns
If you're looking at a mature business that's past the growth phase, what are some of the underlying trends that pop...Analysis Article • Dec 19
Is There An Opportunity With Imerys S.A.'s (EPA:NK) 46% Undervaluation?
Key Insights Imerys' estimated fair value is €43.19 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Imerys' €23.42 share...Analysis Article • Nov 30
A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From Imerys S.A.'s (EPA:NK) Share Price
There wouldn't be many who think Imerys S.A.'s ( EPA:NK ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.6x is worth a mention...Analysis Article • Oct 12
What Is Imerys S.A.'s (EPA:NK) Share Price Doing?
Imerys S.A. ( EPA:NK ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...Analysis Article • Sep 27
Returns On Capital At Imerys (EPA:NK) Have Hit The Brakes
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Firstly, we'll want to see a proven...Analysis Article • Sep 04
A Look At The Fair Value Of Imerys S.A. (EPA:NK)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Imerys fair value estimate is €25.72 Current share price of...Analysis Article • Aug 20
Is Imerys (EPA:NK) A Risky Investment?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Aug 02
Imerys S.A. (EPA:NK) Just Reported, And Analysts Assigned A €28.40 Price Target
There's been a notable change in appetite for Imerys S.A. ( EPA:NK ) shares in the week since its interim report, with...Analysis Article • Jul 31
Sentiment Still Eluding Imerys S.A. (EPA:NK)
There wouldn't be many who think Imerys S.A.'s ( EPA:NK ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.5x is worth a mention...Analysis Article • Jun 28
Be Wary Of Imerys (EPA:NK) And Its Returns On Capital
When we're researching a company, it's sometimes hard to find the warning signs, but there are some financial metrics...
New Narrative • May 16
Electric Vehicle Demand Will Unlock Graphite And Carbon Promise
Imerys anticipates future revenue growth from strong demand in the electric vehicle market and a robust Graphite & Carbon performance.Analysis Article • May 01
Imerys (EPA:NK) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To €1.45
The board of Imerys S.A. ( EPA:NK ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of €1.45 on the 22nd of May, an...Analysis Article • Apr 05
Imerys (EPA:NK) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To €1.45
Imerys S.A. ( EPA:NK ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the...Analysis Article • Mar 07
Imerys S.A. (EPA:NK) Stocks Shoot Up 30% But Its P/S Still Looks Reasonable
Imerys S.A. ( EPA:NK ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 30% after a shaky period beforehand. Taking a...Analysis Article • Feb 27
Imerys (EPA:NK) Is Increasing Its Dividend To €1.45
Imerys S.A.'s ( EPA:NK ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to €1.45 on 22nd of...Analysis Article • Feb 25
Analysts Have Been Trimming Their Imerys S.A. (EPA:NK) Price Target After Its Latest Report
It's been a good week for Imerys S.A. ( EPA:NK ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest annual...Analysis Article • Feb 13
Imerys (EPA:NK) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
When it comes to investing, there are some useful financial metrics that can warn us when a business is potentially in...Analysis Article • Jan 26
Should You Investigate Imerys S.A. (EPA:NK) At €26.36?
Imerys S.A. ( EPA:NK ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during recent...Analysis Article • Jan 08
Imerys S.A.'s (EPA:NK) P/S Is On The Mark
It's not a stretch to say that Imerys S.A.'s ( EPA:NK ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.7x right now seems quite...Analysis Article • Nov 18
An Intrinsic Calculation For Imerys S.A. (EPA:NK) Suggests It's 25% Undervalued
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Imerys fair value estimate is €41.21 Imerys' €30.78 share...Analysis Article • Oct 28
Investors Could Be Concerned With Imerys' (EPA:NK) Returns On Capital
If you're looking at a mature business that's past the growth phase, what are some of the underlying trends that pop...Analysis Article • Oct 09
Should You Think About Buying Imerys S.A. (EPA:NK) Now?
While Imerys S.A. ( EPA:NK ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw significant share price movement...Analysis Article • Sep 23
Market Participants Recognise Imerys S.A.'s (EPA:NK) Earnings
Imerys S.A.'s ( EPA:NK ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 53.6x might make it look like a strong sell right now...Analysis Article • Aug 18
Imerys (EPA:NK) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Jul 30
Imerys S.A. (EPA:NK) Shares Could Be 26% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights The projected fair value for Imerys is €44.20 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Imerys is...Analysis Article • Jun 19
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Imerys S.A. (EPA:NK)?
Imerys S.A. ( EPA:NK ), is not the largest company out there, but it led the ENXTPA gainers with a relatively large...Analysis Article • Jun 04
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Imerys S.A.'s (EPA:NK) Price
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 0.9x in the Basic Materials industry in France, you could be...Analysis Article • May 08
Here's Why Shareholders Should Examine Imerys S.A.'s (EPA:NK) CEO Compensation Package More Closely
Key Insights Imerys will host its Annual General Meeting on 14th of May CEO Alessandro Dazza's total compensation...Analysis Article • Apr 30
Is Imerys (EPA:NK) Using Too Much Debt?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Apr 15
Estimating The Fair Value Of Imerys S.A. (EPA:NK)
Key Insights Using the Dividend Discount Model, Imerys fair value estimate is €27.45 Current share price of €30.00...Analysis Article • Feb 17
Imerys S.A.'s (EPA:NK) Shares Climb 27% But Its Business Is Yet to Catch Up
The Imerys S.A. ( EPA:NK ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain of 27...Analysis Article • Feb 09
Should You Investigate Imerys S.A. (EPA:NK) At €31.14?
Imerys S.A. ( EPA:NK ), might not be a large cap stock, but it led the ENXTPA gainers with a relatively large price...Analysis Article • Dec 30
Are Imerys S.A. (EPA:NK) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?
Key Insights The projected fair value for Imerys is €23.54 based on Dividend Discount Model Imerys is estimated to be...Analysis Article • Nov 25
Imerys (EPA:NK) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Nov 10
Imerys (EPA:NK) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital
What underlying fundamental trends can indicate that a company might be in decline? More often than not, we'll see a...Analysis Article • Oct 24
When Should You Buy Imerys S.A. (EPA:NK)?
Imerys S.A. ( EPA:NK ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...Analysis Article • Sep 23
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Imerys S.A. (EPA:NK)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Imerys is €27.70 based on Dividend Discount Model Current share price of...Analysis Article • Aug 16
Does Imerys (EPA:NK) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Aug 01
Imerys (EPA:NK) Will Be Looking To Turn Around Its Returns
What underlying fundamental trends can indicate that a company might be in decline? Businesses in decline often have...Analysis Article • Jul 10
Should You Think About Buying Imerys S.A. (EPA:NK) Now?
Imerys S.A. ( EPA:NK ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during recent...Analysis Article • Jun 19
Imerys S.A. (EPA:NK) Shares Could Be 25% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights The projected fair value for Imerys is €28.59 based on Dividend Discount Model Current share price of...Shareholder Returns
| NK | FR Basic Materials | FR Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| 1Y | -22.8% | -12.0% | 1.3% |
Return vs Industry: NK underperformed the French Basic Materials industry which returned -13.4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: NK underperformed the French Market which returned -0.6% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| NK volatility | |
|---|---|
| NK Average Weekly Movement | 5.5% |
| Basic Materials Industry Average Movement | 5.5% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.4% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in FR Market | 10.7% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in FR Market | 2.9% |
Stable Share Price: NK has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the French market.
Volatility Over Time: NK's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 14,878 | Alessandro Dazza | www.imerys.com |
Imerys S.A. engages in the supply of specialty minerals for various industries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and America. The company offers performance minerals, such as additives for plastics, paints and coatings, filtration and life sciences, ceramics, and building products; specialty minerals used as processing aids for extreme work conditions, including refractory, foundry, abrasives, and building chemistry; and graphite and carbon minerals for energy transition and mobile energy markets. It also provides minerals, such as andalusite, ball clay, bentonite, calcium carbonate, carbon black, chamotte, diatomite, feldspar, fused alumina, graphite, halloysite, kaolin, lithium, mica, moler, mullite, perlite, quartz, talc, zeolite, zirconia, and wollastonite.
Imerys S.A. Fundamentals Summary
| NK fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | €1.86b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -€430.80m |
| Revenue (TTM) | €3.35b |
0.6x
P/S Ratio-4.3x
P/E RatioIs NK overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| NK income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | €3.35b |
| Cost of Revenue | €1.19b |
| Gross Profit | €2.15b |
| Other Expenses | €2.58b |
| Earnings | -€430.80m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Jul 29, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -5.10 |
| Gross Margin | 64.34% |
| Net Profit Margin | -12.87% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 85.5% |
How did NK perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
3.4%
Current Dividend Yield-16%
Payout RatioDoes NK pay a reliable dividends?
See NK dividend history and benchmarks| Imerys dividend dates | |
|---|---|
| Ex Dividend Date | May 20 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | May 22 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 4 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 2 days |
Does NK pay a reliable dividends?
See NK dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/05/22 10:56 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Imerys S.A. is covered by 16 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Aron Ceccarelli | Berenberg |
| Sebastian Bray | Berenberg |
| Adrien Tamagno | Berenberg |