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Methanex Europe

Active Risk: low
Public limited companyfounded 1992active for 34 yearsDrève Richelle 161 C, 1410 Waterloo, BelgiumKBO/BCE: BE 0447.654.208
Summary

Methanex Europe has been active since 1992 and the Belgian Official Gazette contains no insolvency or warning signals. The 2021 annual accounts show equity of €17.7m and a net result of €12.8m. The computed 12-month bankruptcy probability is 0.7% (low).

Overview

Activity
Wholesale trade
NACE 46120Wholesale of industrial chemicals NACE 46851
1 site
Size
€747.1mturnover 2021
Staff
36.1 FTE
Equity
€17.7m
Profit
€12.8m
Financial health
Bankruptcy probabilitywithin 12 months
0.7%
2021 figures too old to score
Structure
Parent
Methanex Corporation
Auditor: KPMG Bedrijfsrevisoren BV/SRL / KPMG Réviseurs d'Entreprises BV/SRL2025 accounts on time4 of 31 deeds summarised
Signalsraises riskFigures for financial year 2021 (filed 15-07-2022)Equity €17.7m (7.7% of total assets)lowers riskSize: turnover €747.1m, 36.1 FTE, total assets €228.7mLiquidity: current ratio 1.09, cash €58.2mneutralLatest accounts filed on timeShow the evidence

Bankruptcy probability

No current score
Figures too old
The available figures for FY 2021 are too old to assess current financial health.
Financial strength, FY 2021
Weak
Solvency 33
equity 7.7% of total assets
Liquidity 32
short-term debt 90.9% · cash 25.5%
Profitability 61
return on assets 5.6%
Bankruptcy probability, 12 months
0.7% Low
0%0.5%1.5%4%10%≥ 25%

About 7 in 1,000 comparable companies go bankrupt within 12 months (an estimate).

Sector median 0.2% (4,373 companies, NACE 46, small)
Last 24 months 11-2024: 1.6%highest value 12-2024: 1.6%● unchanged vs 11-2024 01-2025: 1.6%● unchanged vs 12-2024 02-2025: 1.6%● unchanged vs 01-2025 03-2025: 1.6%● unchanged vs 02-2025 04-2025: 1.6%● unchanged vs 03-2025 05-2025: 0.7%▼ -0.9 percentage points vs 04-2025lowest value 06-2025: 0.8%▲ +0.1 percentage points vs 05-2025 07-2025: 0.8%● unchanged vs 06-2025 08-2025: 0.8%● unchanged vs 07-2025 09-2025: 0.8%● unchanged vs 08-2025 10-2025: 0.8%● unchanged vs 09-2025 11-2025: 0.8%● unchanged vs 10-2025 12-2025: 0.8%● unchanged vs 11-2025 01-2026: 0.7%▼ -0.1 percentage points vs 12-2025 02-2026: 0.7%● unchanged vs 01-2026 03-2026: 0.7%● unchanged vs 02-2026 04-2026: 0.7%● unchanged vs 03-2026 05-2026: 0.7%● unchanged vs 04-2026 06-2026: 0.7%● unchanged vs 05-2026 07-2026: 0.7%● unchanged vs 06-2026 08-2026: 0.7%● unchanged vs 07-2026 09-2026: 0.7%● unchanged vs 08-2026 10-2026: 0.7%● unchanged vs 09-2026
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Signals

Five signals.
lowers riskraises riskneutral
raises risk · Figures for financial year 2021 (filed 15-07-2022)
NBB · annual accounts
raises risk · Equity €17.7m (7.7% of total assets)
NBB · annual accounts
lowers risk · Size: turnover €747.1m, 36.1 FTE, total assets €228.7m
Companies of this size fail less often; how much that weighs depends on the rest of its profile.
NBB · annual accounts
lowers risk · Liquidity: current ratio 1.09, cash €58.2m
NBB · annual accounts
neutral · Latest accounts filed on time
The financial year that closed on 31-12-2025 was due by 31-07-2026 and was filed on 31-07-2026, 0 days ahead of the deadline.
NBB · 10 filings
Deviation from the deadline
2025
on the day
2024
35 days early
2023
7 days early
2022
14 days early
2021
18 days early
2020
24 days early
2019
4 days late
← before the deadline after the deadline →
tick = median of all Belgian filingsring = median in the sector

This company filed its last 7 accounts on average 13 days before the deadline; the sector median (NACE 46) for financial year 2024 is 3 days before the deadline, and 39% of those companies filed late.

Searched, nothing found (2)
neutral · Next filing not due yet
The next financial year closes on 31-12-2026 and is due by 31-07-2027. Nothing is late today. The company usually files around 17 July (5 of the last 5 filed years within 30 days of that day).
Companies Code · seven months
Where today falls in the filing period
25-10-2026 today31-12-2026 year end31-07-2027 deadline
neutral · No strike-offs in the KBO publications
Searched since 2021.
KBO publications · our coverage
  1. Resignation: Sergio Almarza Grez (managing director)Appointment: Félix Duperre-Picard (managing director)
  2. Annual accounts filedfinancial year 2025 · full…
  3. Annual accounts filedfinancial year 2024 · full…

Key points

  • Controlled by Methanex Corporation parent View
  • Board changedlatest change 01-07-2026 · 3 in office 1 joined · 1 left View
  • Positive: Filed on time since financial year 2020accounts within the deadline every year 6 years View

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Financials

Financial year
2021
Turnover
€747.1m
Profit
€12.8m
Solvency
7.7%
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Board & ownership

Board
3 members
Parent
Methanex Corporation
Auditor
KPMG Bedrijfsrevisoren BV/SRL /…
  • David VALEMBOISDirector
  • Félix Duperre-PicardManaging director
  • Francisco GOMES DE ANDRADEDirector
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Timeline

Events
46
Since
1994
Next accounts
by 31-07-2027
  1. 22-08-2024Reappointments: David VALEMBOIS (director) and KPMG Bedrijfsrevisoren…
  2. 24-07-2024Annual accounts filed
  3. 13-11-2023Resignation: Priscilla Fuchslocher Hassenberg (director)
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Company details

Sites
1
Legal form
Public limited company
Activity
Wholesale tradeNACE 46120
Founded
05-06-1992
Year ends
31-12
Peppol
Reachable for e-invoices
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Key facts about Methanex Europe

What is the company number of Methanex Europe?
0447.654.208. In Belgium the VAT number is the company number with BE in front: BE 0447.654.208.
Where is Methanex Europe based?
The registered office is at Drève Richelle 161 C, 1410 Waterloo.Company details
What does Methanex Europe do?
According to the KBO register, the main activity is wholesale trade (NACE 46120).
What is the legal form of Methanex Europe?
Public limited company (NV).
When was Methanex Europe founded?
On 05-06-1992.
Is Methanex Europe still active?
Yes, Methanex Europe is an active enterprise in the KBO register.
How many employees does Methanex Europe have?
On average 36.1 full-time equivalents in financial year 2021, according to the filed annual accounts.Financials
What is the turnover of Methanex Europe?
€747.1m in financial year 2021, according to the filed annual accounts.
Is Methanex Europe profitable?
In financial year 2021, Methanex Europe made a profit of €12.8m.
Where can I find the annual accounts of Methanex Europe?
Methanex Europe filed 42 annual accounts with the National Bank of Belgium, the latest for financial year 2025.
When are the next annual accounts of Methanex Europe due?
By 31-07-2027, for financial year 2026.Timeline

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