Umicore is a materials technology group that operates in areas like materials science, chemistry, and metallurgy. The document analyzes Umicore's turnover and profit from 2006 to 2011, showing turnover peaked at over 4 billion euros in 2011 while profit peaked in 2007. Financial ratios for Umicore are also provided and compared to sector averages, showing Umicore has lower debts/equity and current ratios but a lower quick ratio. Sources for the information are listed.