EN Contact Us Key figures per share Share volume 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Number of shares as at 31/12 60 347 525 60 373 841 60 408 441 60 408 411 60 408 441 Average number of shares 56 263 172 56 741 126 56 453 134 56 514 831 56 554 555 Average daily traded volume 123 268 121 686 154 726 96 683 64 133 617 Share performance (in millions of €) 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Annual turnover on stock exchange 1 147 1 279 1 121 592 386 Average daily turnover on stock exchange 4.5 5.0 4.4 2.3 1.5 Free float (%) 59.2 59.6 59.3 59.3 59.5 Velocity (band adjusted) (%) 88 86 109 68 52 Market capitalization as at 31/12 2 322 2 538 1 272 1 601 1 641 Valuation KPIs per share (in €) 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 EBITDA 8.56 8.98 6.85 7.14 8.36 EBIT 4.61 5.61 2.60 2.74 4.54 EPS 1.87 3.26 0.70 0.73 2.38 Sales 66.03 72.23 76.26 76.48 66.70 Book value 24.31 24.66 23.12 23.76 23.97 Book value adjusted*** 25.98 26.22 24.72 25.38 25.58 Gross dividend** 1.100 1.100 0.700 0.350 1.000 Net dividend* 0.7700 0.7700 0.490 0.245 0.700 Share price and dividend yield (in €) 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Price as at 31 December 38.485 36.45 21.06 26.50 27.16 Price (average closing) 37.065 42.05 28.21 23.96 19.92 Price-earnings as at 31/12 21 11.19 29.90 36.24 11.40 Price on book value 1.6 1.5 0.9 1.12 1.13 Dividend yield 2.9% 3.0% 3.3% 1.3% 3.7% Dividend yield (average) 3.0% 2.6% 2.5% 1.5% 5.0% Dividend pay-out 59.0% 33.8% 103.8% 95.8% 42.0% * Subject to the applicable tax legislation ** Dividend is subject to approval by the General Meeting of Shareholders 2021 *** Denominator excluding treasury shares For previous years see the archive page in our Information Center (excel files) and our Shareholders guides Quick Links Let us meet! Analyst Research Annual Reports Information Center News Share Trading Shareholders' Guides Related sites Bekaert China Bekaert Japan Bekaert Latin America Bekaert Fencing North America Bridon-Bekaert The Ropes Group ASK A QUESTION Copyright © 2021 Bekaert. All rights reserved. Made By The Reference By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Bekaert Cookie Policy Accept All Cookies Cookies Settings