IMCD is a self-described leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients.  It provides market-specific solutions and technical support.

IMCD

Huntsman Corporation manufactures and sells differentiated organic chemical products worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Polyurethanes, Performance Products, Advanced Materials, and Textile Effects. The Polyurethanes segment offers polyurethane chemicals, including methyl diphenyl diisocyanate, polyols, thermoplastic polyurethane, propylene oxide, and methyl tertiary-butyl ether products. The Performance Products segment manufactures amines and maleic anhydrides, including ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, glycols, ethylene dichloride, caustic soda, ammonia, hydrogen, methylamines, and acrylonitrile. The Advanced Materials segment offers epoxy, acrylic, polyurethane, and acrylonitrile-butadiene-based polymer formulations; high performance thermoset resins, curing agents and toughening agents, and carbon nanotubes additives; and base liquid and solid resins. The Textile Effects segment provides textile chemicals and dyes. The company's products are used in a range of applications, including adhesives, aerospace, automotive, construction products, durable and non-durable consumer products, electronics, insulation, medical, packaging, coatings and construction, power generation, refining, synthetic fiber, textile chemicals, and dye industries. Huntsman Corporation was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.

Jon Huntsman

Huntsman Corporation

AkzoNobel is a company that produces paints and coatings. Founded in 1792, AkzoNobel creates products for various applications including homes, cities, transport, and even outer space. The company focuses on sustaining and enhancing everyday life through their expertise in paints and coatings.

AkzoNobel

Albemarle Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets engineered specialty chemicals worldwide. It operates through three segments: Lithium, Bromine, and Catalysts. The Lithium segment offers lithium compounds, including lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, lithium chloride, and lithium specialties; and reagents, such as butyllithium and lithium aluminum hydride for use in lithium batteries for consumer electronics and electric vehicles, high performance greases, thermoplastic elastomers for car tires, rubber soles, plastic bottles, catalysts for chemical reactions, organic synthesis processes in the areas of steroid chemistry and vitamins, life sciences, pharmaceutical industry, and other markets. It also provides cesium products for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries; zirconium, barium, and titanium products for pyrotechnical applications that include airbag initiators; technical services for the handling and use of reactive lithium products; and lithium-containing by-products recycling services. The Bromine segment offers bromine and bromine-based fire safety solutions; specialty chemicals, including elemental bromine, alkyl and inorganic bromides, brominated powdered activated carbon, and other bromine fine chemicals for use in chemical synthesis, oil and gas well drilling and completion fluids, mercury control, water purification, beef and poultry processing, and other industrial applications; and other specialty chemicals, such as tertiary amines for surfactants, biocides, and disinfectants and sanitizers. The Catalysts segment provides hydroprocessing, isomerization, and akylation catalysts; fluidized catalytic cracking catalysts and additives; and organometallics and curatives. The company serves the energy storage, petroleum refining, consumer electronics, construction, automotive, lubricants, pharmaceuticals, and crop protection markets. Albemarle Corporation was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Albemarle Corporation

IMCD Germany is a distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, operating from central Europe to provide chemical distribution services and technical expertise.

IMCD Germany

Food and Beverage Services

L.V. Lomas Food Ingredients

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

L.V. Lomas Pharmaceuticals & Dietary Supplements

IMCD Group | 97,706 followers on LinkedIn. Creating a world of opportunity | IMCD is a global leader in the distribution and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients, providing solutions to its partners.  

Across eight Business Groups*, its market specialists collaborate with suppliers and customers to help co-formulate solutions that embrace industry trends. With a global presence across EMEA, Asia-Pacific and the Americas, IMCD offers a range of comprehensive product portfolios.

Chris Osborne

Business Development | Brand Strategy | Profitability | M.Sc.Econ. | HHJ

Christina Lönnberg "Tia"

Ian Lawrence

Business Group Director - Food & Nutrition at IMCD Group N.V.

Fergus Johnson

IMCD Group

#BoostMyCycle is a groundbreaking 4-in-1 skincare concept developed by #IMCDBeautyAndPersonalCare , specifically designed to meet the evolving needs of the #skin across each phase of the #MenstrualCycle . This innovative solution combines a hydrating daily cream with three versatile serums, enabling formulators to address hydration, revitalisation, and balance in response to hormonal fluctuations. We’re thrilled to announce that Boost My Cycle has been recognised for pushing the boundaries and breaking the mould of the cosmetics industry and has been named a finalist in the #LauraMarshallAward2024 ! 🏆 Make sure you cast your vote at SCS Formulate 2024. Discover more 👉 urlr.me/Bc26t #ShapingTomorrowsBeauty #CreatingAWorldOfOpportunity

Join us at CPHI India 2024! Discover the power of patient centricity with IMCD India’s innovative solutions. Our dedicated IMCD Pharmaceuticals team will be at Stall 8.R10 from 26-28 November in Noida, showcasing our capabilities across Excipients, Nutraceuticals, APIs, Synthesis, and Agrochemicals. Don’t miss the chance to explore our solutions for topicals, OSDs and syrups and discuss how we can support your next project. We look forward to welcoming you! #CPHIIndia #CPHI #IMCDPharmaceuticals #Collaboration #PharmaIndustry #Creatingaworldofopportunity

Discover the future of sustainable cleaning with the IMCD Home Care and I&I Microbial Performance Kit: Multi-Functional Solutions! https://2ly.link/20cKj 🌿 Designed to meet the growing demand for #SustainableSolutions and #MultiFunctionality , this kit includes versatile, long-lasting formulations for #OdourControl , #FabricCare , and general #Cleaning . Powered by naturally occurring bacteria, these innovative formulations offer effective cleaning while reducing environmental impact compared to traditional chemical cleaners. Request your sample kit today and experience the benefits of #MicrobialTechnology ! #ElevatePerformance

🌸 Embracing Menopause: A Journey Towards Empowerment and Well-Being 🌸 As we mark Menopause Awareness Month, it's important to recognise that this phase of life is more than just a biological change—a time of transformation, liberation, and sometimes, challenge. From physical symptoms like hot flushes and night sweats to the emotional impacts of anxiety and brain fog, menopause can significantly affect a woman's quality of life. In our latest article, we dive deep into the signs, symptoms, and holistic approaches to support women through this transition, from hormone replacement therapy to lifestyle changes and natural supplements. 🔬 IMCD’s extensive portfolio of nutraceutical ingredients offers innovative solutions tailored to support women's health that meet the growing demand for natural, evidence-based products. 🔗 Read our article and discover how our nutraceutical solutions can support women through the menopausal transition: https://2ly.link/20MpY #MenopauseAwareness #Women ’sHealth #IMCDPharmaceuticals #Creatingaworldofopportunity #Nutraceuticals

#IMCD accelerates its growth in the #lifesciences markets in Latin America with the acquisition of Blumos Group. https://lnkd.in/eZeAMpWD “Blumos Group is a perfect cultural and strategic fit with IMCD. Through the strong and complementary supplier and customer relationships fostered by Blumos over the years, IMCD is poised to further expand its business in Latin America” said Nicolas Kaufmann , Latin America President, IMCD. Read the full press release on our website to learn more about the acquisition. #CreatingAWorldOfOpportunity #MergersAcquisitons

🌟 What an incredible experience attending #CPHIMilan ! 🌟 It was an absolute pleasure connecting with our amazing partners, whose support and collaboration continue to drive innovation and growth. We’re grateful for every conversation, idea exchange, and new opportunity that emerged during the event. 🙏 A huge congratulations to our talented colleagues for their dedication and hard work in making our presence at CPHI a success! 👏 The innovative lab concepts showcased in our Concept Circle were a highlight, sparking valuable discussions about the future of our industry. 💡 We are already excited to see what’s in store for next year! 🚀 Let’s keep building toward a healthier future #CPHI #IMCDPharmaceuticals #Collaboration #PharmaIndustry #Creatingaworldofopportunity

IMCD unveils its new global #microbiology laboratory in Jakarta, Indonesia. The state-of-the-art facility will play a pivotal role in supporting both global and local product development projects, offering microbiology expertise across a wide range of industries, including life sciences and industrial applications, and serving customers in Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. “Some microbes are invisible to the naked eye, yet they can significantly impact product quality and longevity. Our microbiology technical centre is dedicated to helping our customers turn their product visions into reality by leveraging microbiology to drive innovation and excellence,” said Margianto . Microbiology Laboratory Manager at IMCD Indonesia. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/g2JFz8qn #IMCDIndonesia #CreatingAWorldOfOpportunity

☀️ What’s Next for Photoprotection when experts join forces? At our What's Next For Beauty Tech Day event, we tackled the industry's toughest challenges, from navigating complex regulations to driving innovation in photoprotection. With a stellar lineup of experts and thought leaders, our discussions were not only insightful but also collaborative, focusing on finding solutions together to shape the future of Suncare. At IMCD Beauty & Personal Care, we are proud to combine our market expertise, scientific knowledge, and formulation excellence to support the industry in overcoming these challenges. A huge thank you to all our participants for their enthusiasm and positive feedback. 📹 A glimpse of the event highlights! #IMCD #cosmeticscience #photoprotection #innovation

🌟 Welcome to our Haircare & Toiletries Centre of Excellence 🌟 Delivering #innovation , #collaboration , and #excellence at every step of your formulation development. ⚡️ Faster prototypes 🔬 More equipment 💆♀️ Enhanced testing 🧴 A better end product Begin your product development journey at our newly launched IMCD Haircare & Toiletries Centre of Excellence and join us in #ShapingTomorrowsBeauty ! 💫 #IMCDBeautyAndPersonalCare #CentreOfExcellence #BeautyInnovation #Haircare #Toiletries #CosmeticScience

What an exciting day at IMCD’s first-ever Investor Day and Lab Experience in Milan! 🎉 We shared our growth journey, and our digital and sustainability roadmaps, and gave investors a firsthand look at our innovative labs. 💡🍨 Curious to learn more? Head to our website for all the details! https://lnkd.in/erjnx859 #IMCD #InnovationInAction #Sustainability #Growth #Digitalization Valerie Diele-Braun Hans Kooijmans Marcus Jordan Olivier CHAMPAULT Marco Madeddu

Metric
Company Name	IMCD	Huntsman Corporation	AkzoNobel	Albemarle Corporation
Symbol		HUN		ALB
MSH ID	DE:IMCD	COM:HUNTSMAN	COM:AKZONOBEL	COM:ALBEMARLE
Market	PRIVATE	STOCKS	STOCKS	STOCKS
Sector	Basic Materials & Materials	Basic Materials	Basic Materials & Materials	Basic Materials
Industry	Chemical Distribution	Chemicals	Chemical Manufacturing	Chemicals - Specialty
Country	DE	US	NL	US
Stage
Employee Count	1.00K	6K	30.12K	9K
Website	imcd.de	huntsman.com	akzonobel.com	albemarle.com
LinkedIn	imcd-group	huntsman	akzonobel
Founders

Metric
Market Cap		3.79B	10.40B	11.39B
Enterprise Value
Monthly Web Traffic	13.57K			82.51K
Web Traffic Growth	0.55			0.76
Valuation
Raised Capital				2B

Metric
Revenue	6.11B	9.62B
Revenue (LTM)
Revenue (NTM)
Gross Profit	906M	1.20B
EBITDA	465M	671.07M
Operating Income	84M	241.12M
Net Income	101M	1.57B
EPS	0.57	13.41
Diluted EPS	0.57	13.36
Revenue 2022
Revenue 2023
Revenue 2024
Revenue 2025
Revenue 2026

Metric
Revenue Growth (LTM)
Revenue Growth (NTM)
Gross Profit Growth (LTM)
EBITDA Growth (LTM)
Net Income Growth (LTM)
14-Day Growth Score
28-Day Growth Score
90-Day Growth Score
365-Day Growth Score

Metric
Gross Profit Margin	0.15	0.12
Operating Profit Margin	0.01	0.02
EBITDA Margin	0.08	0.07
Net Profit Margin	0.01	0.13
Return on Equity	0.02	0.13
Return on Assets	0.01	0.07
Return on Capital Employed	0.01	0.01

IMCD

DE:IMCD

IMCD Germany

Company Overview

Market Metrics

Financial Performance

Growth Metrics

Profitability Ratios

Valuation Multiples

Operational Metrics

Cash Flow Metrics

Balance Sheet Metrics

Efficiency Metrics

Metric
P/E Ratio	55.25	4.82
P/B Ratio	1.22	1.30
Revenue Multiple (LTM)
Revenue Multiple (NTM)
EBITDA Multiple (LTM)
EBITDA Multiple (NTM)
Price to Sales Ratio	0.74	1.87
EV Multiple	9.91	13.92

Metric
Days Sales Outstanding	47.48	63.08
Days Payables Outstanding	48.95	94.62
Days Inventory Outstanding	65.72	99.14
Operating Cycle	119.49	163.36
Cash Conversion Cycle	67.44	83.40
Asset Turnover	0.84	0.53

Metric
Operating Cash Flow	209M	1.33B
Free Cash Flow	-21M	-823.96M
Cash Flow to Debt	0.16	0.32
Operating Cash Flow/Sales	0.05	0.14
Free Cash Flow Yield	0.03	0.04

Metric
Cash & Equivalents	540M	889.90M
Accounts Receivable	103M	-350.65M
Inventory	867M	2.16B
Goodwill	644M	1.63B
Debt to Capitalization	0.40	0.30
Debt to Assets	0.22	0.19
Current Ratio	1.88	1.81
Quick Ratio	1.22	1.91

Metric
Rule of 40 (LTM)
Rule of 40 (NTM)
Stock Comp to Revenue	0.00	0.00
R&D to Revenue	0.02	0.01
SG&A to Revenue