Aquafil operates through three product areas: Yarn for Carpets, Yarn for Garments and Engineering. The company markets its products under the Dryarn and ECONYL brands. The Group has a presence in eight countries on three continents with 17 plants employing more than 2,800 people.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Aquafil's EPS (TTM) is -0.08, indicating current profitability challenges. The company operates in cyclical textile manufacturing with exposure to both industrial and consumer segments, but faces headwinds from depressed margins and weak equity valuations reflected in its low stock price.
Top Insights
Pioneer in circular economy with ECONYL recycled polyamide brand, addressing sustainability-driven market demands
Currently unprofitable on TTM basis (-0.08 EPS) despite €581M annual revenue, suggesting significant margin compression
Global footprint across 8 countries with 17 production plants provides operational scale but may amplify cyclical exposure
Stock trading near 12-month lows (€1.34-1.36 range) reflects investor concerns about near-term recovery trajectory
Named Competitors
Nylon 6 & Polyamide Fibers — Major global polyamide producer with integrated supply chain
Polyamide Engineering Plastics — Integrated North American PA producer
Specialty Fibers & Yarns — European specialty polyamide manufacturer
Recent Developments
(October 2024) Company positioned as pioneer of circular economy in investor communications
(March 2024) Started engineering plastics EMEA operations and completed 2023 financial year
(August 2022) Acquisition of Gujarat Polyfilms to expand polyamide portfolio
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