AKZOF (Akzo Nobel NV) Growth Rank: 4 (As of Sep. 03, 2026) — 33% Above Median

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75 GF Score
Price $68.85
GF Value $63.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Akzo Nobel NV Growth Rank?

Akzo Nobel NV AKZOF +1.99% 75 Growth Rank is 4 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates AKZOF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $63.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Akzo Nobel NV has the Growth Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

AKZOF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Akzo Nobel NV's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Akzo Nobel NV Growth Rank vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Akzo Nobel NV's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Akzo Nobel NV's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 4 mean?
Akzo Nobel NV (AKZOF) has a Growth Rank of 4 as of Sep. 03, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Akzo Nobel NV and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Akzo Nobel NV's Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00.
Is Akzo Nobel NV's Growth Rank too high?
Akzo Nobel NV's current Growth Rank of 4 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Akzo Nobel NV has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Akzo Nobel NV's Growth Rank compare to LIN and SHW?
Akzo Nobel NV's Growth Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Akzo Nobel NV's own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a Chemicals company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Growth Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Akzo Nobel NV and its competitors. Akzo Nobel NV's current Growth Rank is 4, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Akzo Nobel NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akzo Nobel NV (AKZOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $63.83, compared to a current price of $68.85 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 4, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Akzo Nobel NV's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Akzo Nobel NV (AKZOF), the current Growth Rank is 4 as of Sep. 03, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Akzo Nobel NV (AKZOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akzo Nobel NV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $68.85 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $63.83. GuruFocus considers Akzo Nobel NV to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for AKZOF:

  • Growth Rank: 4 (33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: $63.83 vs. price of $68.85 (7.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the AKZOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Akzo Nobel NV Business Description

Address Christian Neefestraat 2, P.O. Box 75730, Amsterdam, NH, NLD, 1077 WW
AkzoNobel is the world's third-largest paints and coatings producer, with its largest market being Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, which accounted for roughly 48% of revenue in 2025. The company operates through two segments: decorative paints, which focuses on architectural interior and exterior coatings, and performance coatings, which serves industrial end markets such as automotive refinish, aerospace, and marine and protective applications.
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