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ASCENT INDUSTRIES CO (ACNT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

15.06 USD
-0.1 (-0.66%)
Last: 12/4/2025, 4:30:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall ACNT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated ACNT against 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While ACNT has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. ACNT has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ACNT has reported negative net income.
ACNT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years ACNT reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years ACNT had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2015 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 of 1.01%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ACNT outperforms 57.79% of 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.85%, ACNT is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
ACNT has a Gross Margin of 21.93%. This is in the better half of the industry: ACNT outperforms 61.04% of its industry peers.
ACNT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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 2015 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.
Compared to 5 years ago, ACNT has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, ACNT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ACNT Yearly Shares OutstandingACNT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.66 indicates that ACNT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.66, ACNT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.99% of the companies in the same industry.
ACNT has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.29. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ACNT (0.29) is better than 92.86% 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 73.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF 0.29
Altman-Z 4.66
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.85%
ACNT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFACNT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

ACNT has a Current Ratio of 6.40. This indicates that ACNT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 6.40, ACNT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.77% of the companies in the same industry.
ACNT has a Quick Ratio of 5.86. This indicates that ACNT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ACNT (5.86) is better than 83.12% 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 2015 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.
Looking at the last year, ACNT shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -29.03% in the last year.
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 2014 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 2014 2015 2023 2024 2025 0 1 -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.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.46 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ACNT.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as ACNT.
ACNT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 35.40.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 18.46
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

ACNT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
85.06% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACNT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.22
EV/EBITDA 31.22
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

ACNT does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

ASCENT INDUSTRIES CO

NASDAQ:ACNT (12/4/2025, 4:30:00 PM)

15.06

-0.1 (-0.66%)

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 Owners56.42%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners9.76%
Ins Owner Change-11.44%
Market Cap140.96M
Revenue(TTM)103.75M
Net Income(TTM)879.00K
Analysts85.71
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %2.41%
Short Ratio2.21
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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 18.46
P/S 1.36
P/FCF 22.22
P/OCF 17.54
P/B 1.62
P/tB 1.68
EV/EBITDA 31.22
EPS(TTM)-0.63
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.82
Fwd EY5.42%
FCF(TTM)0.68
FCFY4.5%
OCF(TTM)0.86
OCFY5.7%
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 4.66
F-Score8
WACC9.85%
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.


What is the valuation status of ASCENT INDUSTRIES CO (ACNT) stock?

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


What is the profitability of ACNT stock?

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


How financially healthy is ASCENT INDUSTRIES CO?

The financial health rating of ASCENT INDUSTRIES CO (ACNT) is 8 / 10.