Company DescriptionImerys S.A. provides mineral-based specialty solutions for various industries worldwide. The company operates in Performance Minerals and High Temperature Solutions segments. It provides additives for interior decorative paints, as well as marine protection, facade coating, can coating, etc.; rubber, tires, medical rubber, and cables; and adhesives and sealants. The company also offers minerals for technical ceramics and traditional ceramics comprising floor and wall tiles, large slabs, sanitaryware, and tableware; and components for the production of high purity silicon metal for used to manufacture aluminum alloys, electronics, and solar panels, as well as for construction industry, such as insulation ceiling tiles. In addition, it provides functional additives for plastics and thermoset for use in automotive, construction, packaging, and hygiene industries; fillers and coatings for graphic paper, as well as board and packaging applications; filtration agents for liquids and blood plasma; and graphite and carbon-based solutions for lithium-ion and alkaline batteries, polymers, fuel cells, carbon brushes, and others. Further, the company offers refractory minerals and solutions for high-temperature industrial processes; bentonite for foundry molds; alumina and zirconia for abrasives; and high-performance binders for dry mix mortars and floor screeds in the construction industry. It serves construction, paper and board, mobile energy, steelmaking, agriculture, food, automotive, and cosmetics industries. The company was incorporated in 1880 and is headquartered in Paris, France. Imerys S.A. is a subsidiary of Belgian Securities BV.

How the Company Makes Money

IMERYS SA Financial Statement Overview

Summary

IMERYS SA faces revenue and profitability challenges, with declining earnings and negative net income impacting financial performance. The balance sheet shows moderate leverage, but the negative ROE indicates inefficiencies in generating shareholder returns. Positive cash flows have weakened, constraining financial flexibility.

Income Statement

Neutral

The company has experienced declining revenue over recent years, with a notable drop of 4.99% from 2023 to 2024. Gross profit margins are strong at approximately 66.86% for 2024, but the net profit margin is negative due to a net loss, indicating profitability challenges. The EBIT and EBITDA margins have declined, reflecting operational inefficiencies.

Balance Sheet

Neutral

The debt-to-equity ratio is stable, but slightly high at 0.58, suggesting moderate leverage. The equity ratio stands at 49.09%, indicating a balanced capital structure. Return on equity has turned negative due to the net loss, reflecting a need to improve returns for shareholders.

Cash Flow

Neutral

The operating cash flow to net income ratio is distorted due to negative net income, but operating cash flows remain positive, indicating good cash generation. Free cash flow has decreased significantly, impacting financial flexibility. The free cash flow to net income ratio is low, highlighting cash flow challenges.

Dec 2024	Dec 2023	Dec 2022	Dec 2021	Dec 2020
Breakdown
Income Statement		Total Revenue
3.60B	3.79B	4.28B	4.38B	3.80B
	Gross Profit
2.41B	2.33B	2.81B	2.89B	2.51B
	EBIT
243.20M	107.70M	318.40M	384.50M	277.40M
	EBITDA
339.90M	413.50M	582.10M	577.00M	476.30M
	Net Income Common Stockholders
-95.00M	51.30M	177.10M	240.10M	30.10M
Balance Sheet		Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments
640.40M	1.26B	622.20M	585.20M	658.40M
	Total Assets
6.68B	7.15B	7.87B	7.42B	6.99B
	Total Debt
1.91B	2.38B	2.29B	2.04B	2.17B
	Net Debt
1.28B	1.79B	1.67B	1.46B	1.52B
	Total Liabilities
3.38B	3.99B	4.49B	4.17B	4.04B
	Stockholders Equity
3.28B	3.12B	3.34B	3.19B	2.90B
Cash Flow		Free Cash Flow
109.60M	204.20M	45.80M	181.60M	276.10M
	Operating Cash Flow
478.10M	602.80M	452.00M	542.90M	538.20M
	Investing Cash Flow
-373.00M	155.50M	-322.60M	-309.60M	-294.70M
	Financing Cash Flow
-78.80M	-930.80M	102.60M	-341.30M	-216.90M

IMERYS SA Peers Comparison

Overall Rating

UnderperformOutperform

Sector (51)

Financial Indicators

Name	Overall Rating	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	ROE	Dividend Yield	Revenue Growth	EPS Growth
0NPX		€2.45B	49.79	-2.97%	5.01%	―	―
Sector *	51 Neutral	$2.02B	-1.14	-21.37%	3.64%	2.88%	-30.57%
0IB0		€4.57B	14.44	4.87%	5.96%	―	―
0MGV		€1.40B	99.41	0.92%	3.07%	―	―
0NR2		€3.64B	7.90	19.37%	9.66%	―	―
0MGJ		€2.53B	9.39	9.58%	3.49%	―	―
0VW		€61.87M	―	-7.68%	―	―	―

* Basic Materials Sector Average

Performance Comparison

GB:0NPX

IMERYS SA

28.94

-6.96

-19.39%

GB:0IB0

Arkema

61.80

-21.91

-26.17%

GB:0MGV

Eramet SA

48.80

-58.30

-54.44%

GB:0NR2

Vallourec

15.36

1.09

7.64%

GB:0MGJ

Vicat SA

58.10

23.45

67.68%

DE:0VW

Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies SA

4.20

-7.60

-64.41%

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