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ASCENT INDUSTRIES CO (ACNT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:ACNT - US8715651076 - Common Stock

16.19 USD
-0.36 (-2.18%)
Last: 12/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM
16.19 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to ACNT. ACNT was compared to 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for ACNT as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the profitability. ACNT is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ACNT had negative earnings in the past year.
ACNT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years ACNT reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
ACNT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
ACNT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFACNT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M -10M 20M -20M 30M

1.2 Ratios

ACNT has a Return On Assets (0.73%) which is in line with its industry peers.
ACNT has a Return On Equity (1.01%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.73%
ROE 1.01%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-5.78%
ROA(5y)-4.58%
ROE(3y)-7.62%
ROE(5y)-7.75%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ACNT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICACNT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

ACNT's Profit Margin of 0.85% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ACNT outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
ACNT has a Gross Margin (21.93%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ACNT has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 0.85%
GM 21.93%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-11.87%
GM growth 5Y4.26%
ACNT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsACNT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ACNT does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for ACNT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ACNT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ACNT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ACNT Yearly Shares OutstandingACNT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
ACNT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsACNT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.84 indicates that ACNT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.84, ACNT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.74% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ACNT is 0.29, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ACNT, only 0.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ACNT (0.29) is better than 92.31% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that ACNT is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ACNT (0.01) is better than 74.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF 0.29
Altman-Z 4.84
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.33%
ACNT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFACNT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 6.40 indicates that ACNT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ACNT has a Current ratio of 6.40. This is amongst the best in the industry. ACNT outperforms 83.97% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 5.86 indicates that ACNT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ACNT has a better Quick ratio (5.86) than 82.69% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 6.4
Quick Ratio 5.86
ACNT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesACNT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 85.91% over the past year.
The Revenue for ACNT has decreased by -29.03% in the past year. This is quite bad
ACNT shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -10.24% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)85.91%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%63.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-29.03%
Revenue growth 3Y-19%
Revenue growth 5Y-10.24%
Sales Q2Q%-54.09%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y229.52%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.79%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
ACNT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesACNT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
ACNT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesACNT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2023 2024 2025 0 -1 -2 -3 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

ACNT reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.84, the valuation of ACNT can be described as rather expensive.
ACNT's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
ACNT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 19.84
ACNT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsACNT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as ACNT.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ACNT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.88
EV/EBITDA 34.73
ACNT Per share dataACNT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

ACNT's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for ACNT!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

ASCENT INDUSTRIES CO

NASDAQ:ACNT (12/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 16.19 0 (0%)

16.19

-0.36 (-2.18%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)11-10 2025-11-10/amc
Earnings (Next)03-02 2026-03-02/amc
Inst Owners59.56%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners9.76%
Ins Owner Change-14.72%
Market Cap151.54M
Revenue(TTM)103.75M
Net Income(TTM)879.00K
Analysts85.71
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %3.66%
Short Ratio3.07
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-67.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-67.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)-67.49%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-49.96%
Min Revenue beat(4)-67.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)-14.07%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-32.64%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 19.84
P/S 1.46
P/FCF 23.88
P/OCF 18.85
P/B 1.74
P/tB 1.8
EV/EBITDA 34.73
EPS(TTM)-0.63
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.82
Fwd EY5.04%
FCF(TTM)0.68
FCFY4.19%
OCF(TTM)0.86
OCFY5.3%
SpS11.08
BVpS9.3
TBVpS8.99
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.73%
ROE 1.01%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 0.85%
GM 21.93%
FCFM 6.12%
ROA(3y)-5.78%
ROA(5y)-4.58%
ROE(3y)-7.62%
ROE(5y)-7.75%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-11.87%
GM growth 5Y4.26%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.87
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF 0.29
Debt/EBITDA 0.29
Cap/Depr 33.85%
Cap/Sales 1.63%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 292.82%
Profit Quality 721.84%
Current Ratio 6.4
Quick Ratio 5.86
Altman-Z 4.84
F-Score8
WACC10.33%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)34.33%
Cap/Depr(5y)30.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.26%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.14%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)85.91%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%63.33%
EPS Next Y229.52%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-29.03%
Revenue growth 3Y-19%
Revenue growth 5Y-10.24%
Sales Q2Q%-54.09%
Revenue Next Year6.79%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y90.58%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year361.19%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-70.97%
FCF growth 3Y-10.03%
FCF growth 5Y-11.9%
OCF growth 1Y-69.23%
OCF growth 3Y-8.33%
OCF growth 5Y-12.51%

ASCENT INDUSTRIES CO / ACNT FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ASCENT INDUSTRIES CO?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ACNT.


Can you provide the valuation status for ASCENT INDUSTRIES CO?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ASCENT INDUSTRIES CO (ACNT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for ASCENT INDUSTRIES CO?

ASCENT INDUSTRIES CO (ACNT) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of ASCENT INDUSTRIES CO (ACNT) stock?

The dividend rating of ASCENT INDUSTRIES CO (ACNT) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.