Imerys Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 2/6
Imerys has a total shareholder equity of €2.6B and total debt of €2.2B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 85.5%. Its total assets and total liabilities are €6.2B and €3.5B respectively. Imerys's EBIT is €210.0M making its interest coverage ratio 3.5. It has cash and short-term investments of €846.7M.
Key information
85.46%
Debt to equity ratio
€2.23b
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 3.5x |
| Cash | €846.70m |
| Equity | €2.61b |
| Total liabilities | €3.54b |
| Total assets | €6.16b |
Recent financial health updates
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 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 • 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 • 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 • 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...Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 02
NK: Share Buyback Plan Will Support Bullish Outlook Despite Revised Assumptions
The latest analyst update on Imerys trims the price target from €27.40 to about €24.82. Analysts cite revised assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E to support the change.
Narrative Update • Jun 18
NK: Buyback Plan And Lower Future P/E Will Pressure Share Price
Imerys’ latest narrative update reflects a modest €1 increase in the analyst price target, as analysts point to slight adjustments in the discount rate, revenue growth assumptions, profit margins, and future P/E expectations to support the change. What's in the News for Imerys Imerys’ Board of Directors authorized a share buyback plan on April 10, 2026.Narrative Update • Jun 04
NK: Buybacks And Higher P/E Assumptions Will Pressure Future Risk Balance
Analysts have nudged their price target on Imerys up by €1, citing updated assumptions that include slightly lower revenue growth and margins, along with a modestly higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News The Board of Directors of Imerys S.A. authorized a share buyback plan on April 10, 2026.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...Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: NK's short term assets (€2.1B) exceed its short term liabilities (€854.1M).
Long Term Liabilities: NK's short term assets (€2.1B) do not cover its long term liabilities (€2.7B).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: NK's net debt to equity ratio (53.1%) is considered high.
Reducing Debt: NK's debt to equity ratio has increased from 73.4% to 85.5% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: NK's debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (19.2%).
Interest Coverage: NK's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (3.5x coverage).
Balance Sheet
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/06 03:27 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/03 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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 |