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Aquafil Valuation Multiples

Discover revenue and EBITDA valuation multiples for Aquafil and similar public comparables like Takashima, Dohler, Pettenati, Unifi and more.

Aquafil Overview

About Aquafil

Aquafil SpA is engaged in the business of manufacturing polyamides. It produces and sells fibers and polymers, principally polyamide 6, scale through the: BCF Product Line (carpet fibers), or synthetic yarns mainly intended for the textile flooring sector and used in contract segments (hotels, airports, offices, etc.), residential buildings and the automotive market; NTF Product Line (clothing fibers), or synthetic yarns mainly intended for the clothing sector (sportswear, classic, technical or specialist apparel); Polymers Product Line, or plastic raw materials, mainly targeting the engineering plastics sector for subsequent use in the molding industry. Its products are also sold on the market under the ECONYL brand.


Founded

1965

HQ

Italy

Employees

2.5K

Sectors

Financials (LTM)

Revenue: $619M
EBITDA: $87M

Market Cap

$142M

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Aquafil Financials

Aquafil reported last 12-month revenue of $619M and EBITDA of $87M.

In the same LTM period, Aquafil generated $355M in gross profit, $87M in EBITDA, and $2M in net income.

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Aquafil P&L

In the most recent fiscal year, Aquafil reported revenue of $622M and EBITDA of $83M.

Aquafil is unprofitable as of last fiscal year, with gross margin of 59%, EBITDA margin of 13%, and net margin of (0%).

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Revenue$619M$622M$665M$633M$622M
Gross Profit$355M$366M$333M$346M$366M
Gross Margin57%59%50%55%59%
EBITDA$87M$83M$42M$61M$67M
EBITDA Margin14%13%6%10%11%
EBIT Margin3%3%(2%)1%3%
Net Profit$2M($3M)($30M)($19M)($5M)
Net Margin0%(0%)(5%)(3%)(1%)
Net Debt-$224M---

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Aquafil Stock Performance

Aquafil has current market cap of $142M.

Market Cap Evolution


Aquafil's stock price is $1.64.

Aquafil share price decreased by 3.8% in the last 30 days, and increased by 7.5% in the last year.

Aquafil has an EPS (earnings per share) of $-0.03.

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Market CapPrice 1DPrice 1MPrice 3MPrice 12MEPS
$142M-3.7%-3.8%0.2%7.5%$-0.03

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Aquafil Valuation Multiples

Aquafil trades at (0.1x) EV/Revenue multiple, and (0.4x) EV/EBITDA.

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Aquafil Financial Valuation Multiples

As of June 3, 2026, Aquafil has market cap of $142M.

Aquafil has a P/E ratio of 57.1x.

LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
EV/Revenue(0.1x)(0.1x)(0.1x)(0.1x)(0.1x)
EV/EBITDA(0.4x)(0.5x)(0.9x)(0.6x)(0.6x)
EV/EBIT(1.8x)(2.3x)3.1x(9.9x)(2.3x)
EV/Gross Profit(0.1x)(0.1x)(0.1x)(0.1x)(0.1x)
P/E57.1x(48.6x)(4.7x)(7.5x)(25.9x)
EV/FCF(2.6x)(3.7x)(0.9x)18.2x(4.3x)

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Aquafil Margins & Growth Rates

Aquafil grew revenue by 2% and EBITDA by 11% in the last fiscal year.

In the most recent fiscal year, Aquafil reported gross margin of 59%, EBITDA margin of 13%, and net margin of (0%).

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Aquafil Margins

Last FY202420252026202720282029
Gross Margin59%55%59%57%
EBITDA Margin13%10%11%15%
EBIT Margin3%1%3%5%
Net Margin(0%)(3%)(1%)2%
FCF Margin2%(0%)1%3%

Aquafil Growth Rates

FY+1/FY23/2424/2525/2626/2727/2828/29
Revenue Growth2%(5%)(2%)2%
Gross Profit Growth(0%)4%6%(0%)
EBITDA Growth11%45%10%38%
EBIT Growth87%(131%)330%87%
Net Profit Growth(439%)(37%)(71%)(281%)
FCF Growth92%(105%)(527%)123%

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Aquafil Operational KPIs

Aquafil's revenue per employee in the last FY averaged $0.2M, while opex per employee averaged $0.1M for the same period.

Aquafil's Rule of 40 is 17% (metric relevant for SaaS companies only, counted as combined revenue growth rate and EBITDA margin).

Aquafil's Rule of X is 20% (created by Bessemer, Rule of X is another metric to measure SaaS companies, ~1.5x stronger vs. the traditional Rule of 40, counted as revenue growth rate multiplied by 2.5 plus EBITDA margin).

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Rule of 4018%17%---
Bessemer Rule of X24%20%---
Revenue per Employee-$0.2M---
Opex per Employee-$0.1M---
S&M Expenses to Revenue-1%1%1%1%
G&A Expenses to Revenue-3%3%3%3%
Opex to Revenue-56%52%54%56%

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Aquafil Competitors

Aquafil competitors include Takashima, Dohler, Pettenati, Unifi, Gentili Mosconi, Novita, Gabriel Holding, Duroc, MaxsMaking and Thrace Plastics Holding.

Most Aquafil public comparables operate across Textiles.

EV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
Last FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Takashima0.3x0.3x6.3x-
Dohler0.8x-10.0x-
Pettenati----
Unifi0.3x0.3x9.6x29.0x
Gentili Mosconi1.0x1.0x13.3x10.4x
Novita1.5x-9.0x-
Gabriel Holding0.9x0.9x7.5x8.8x
Duroc0.4x-8.0x-

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Aquafil VC Funding History

Before going public, Aquafil raised $221M in total equity funding, across 3 rounds.

Last private valuation of Aquafil was $518M, after raising $126M in June 2017 from Space3 S.p.A.


Aquafil Funding Rounds

DateStageRaised FromRaisedValuationRev. MultipleDeal Summary
Jun-17Secondary - privateSpace3 S.p.A$126M$518MAquafil S.p.A., a global leader in synthetic fibers and polyamide production with a focus on sustainable products from waste, entered a business combination with Space3 S.p.A. announced on June 15, 2017. Space3 acquired up to 6,370,080 Aquafil shares, followed by a merger incorporating Aquafil into Space3 at a 100% valuation of Aquafil's share capital of Euro 450 million and Space3 shares at Euro 10 each. The exchange ratio provided 1.69543 new Space3 shares per Aquafil share, with Space3 increasing capital by approximately Euro 450 million via up to 45 million new shares. Post-merger, Aquafil listed on the STAR Segment of the MTA with about 37% free float. The transaction enabled new funding of up to Euro 45 million for growth and innovation. The merger completed on December 4, 2017, treated as Aquafil acquiring Space3's listed status in consolidated statements. Aquafin Holding retained the largest post-merger stake at 69.71%, followed by Space3 investors at 22.57%.
Feb-16Undisclosed stageThree Hills Capital Partners$65M$518MAquafil is a global leader in the production and sale of synthetic fibers, particularly nylon filaments for textile floorings, apparel, sports industries, and innovative ECONYL® regenerated caprolactam yarn products, which accounted for approximately 30% of group revenues in 2016. The company operates in 20 countries, serving sectors like automotive, residential, and luxury, with plants including expansions in Slovenia for ECONYL® and China for new markets. Three Hills Capital Partners (THCP), led by the firm itself, provided flexible capital solutions totaling over €145 million across four transactions since an initial 2009 investment when Aquafil had circa €35 million EBITDA. The specific 2016 round was part of THCP's support for growth initiatives, with repayment of the 2016 capital noted in later exit announcements alongside a full exit from the 2014 round. In connection with the 2016 context, Aquafil pursued a business combination with Space3, valuing Aquafil's share capital at €450 million (100% valuation), leading to a merger and listing preparation on the Italian stock exchange. For FY16, Aquafil reported revenues of approximately €483 million (consistent across sources as c. €482-483 million), EBITDA of circa €65 million, net profit of €21 million, and net debt of €156 million as of December 31, 2016. THCP retained a 6.55% stake post-combination via TH IV S.A. and later sold remaining shares, including a 5.75% stake at €9.66 per share for €28.4 million. The investments supported internal reorganization, international growth, and culminated in Aquafil's Milan Stock Exchange listing in March 2019.
Jan-14Undisclosed stageThree Hills Capital Partners$30M-Aquafil is Europe's leading producer of nylon fibers and polymers, specializing in Nylon 6, Nylon 6.6, and the flagship ECONYL® product, which embodies a circular economy model by recycling waste materials into high-quality synthetic fibers. The company produces approximately 130,000 tons of nylon fibers and polymers annually for textile flooring, apparel, automotive, sportswear, and technical applications, operating 18 plants across eight countries with over 2,800 employees. In 2014, Three Hills Capital Partners made a preferred equity investment of €22 million in Aquafil to enable CEO Giulio Bonazzi to buy out existing minority shareholders, with Italian private equity firm Finanziaria Trentina contributing an additional €8 million alongside senior financing from Natixis. The company expected to generate revenues of approximately €500 million in 2014.

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About Aquafil

When was Aquafil founded?Aquafil was founded in 1965.
Where is Aquafil headquartered?Aquafil is headquartered in Italy.
How many employees does Aquafil have?As of today, Aquafil has over 2K employees.
Who is the CEO of Aquafil?Aquafil's CEO is Giulio Bonazzi.
Is Aquafil publicly listed?Yes, Aquafil is a public company listed on Borsa Italiana.
What is the stock symbol of Aquafil?Aquafil trades under ECNL ticker.
When did Aquafil go public?Aquafil went public in 2017.
Who are competitors of Aquafil?Aquafil main competitors include Takashima, Dohler, Pettenati, Unifi, Gentili Mosconi, Novita, Gabriel Holding, Duroc, MaxsMaking, Thrace Plastics Holding.
What is the current market cap of Aquafil?Aquafil's current market cap is $142M.
What is the current revenue of Aquafil?Aquafil's last 12 months revenue is $619M.
What is the current revenue growth of Aquafil?Aquafil revenue growth (NTM/LTM) is 4%.
What is the current EV/Revenue multiple of Aquafil?Current revenue multiple of Aquafil is (0.1x).
What is the current EBITDA of Aquafil?Aquafil's last 12 months EBITDA is $87M.
What is Aquafil's EBITDA margin?Aquafil's last 12 months EBITDA margin is 14%.
What is the current EV/EBITDA multiple of Aquafil?Current EBITDA multiple of Aquafil is (0.4x).
What is the current FCF of Aquafil?Aquafil's last 12 months FCF is $15M.
What is Aquafil's FCF margin?Aquafil's last 12 months FCF margin is 2%.
What is the current EV/FCF multiple of Aquafil?Current FCF multiple of Aquafil is (2.6x).
How many companies Aquafil has acquired to date?Aquafil hasn't acquired any companies yet (or none have been disclosed publicly).
In how many companies Aquafil has invested to date?Aquafil hasn't invested in any companies yet (or none have been disclosed publicly).

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