ADVANSIX INC (ASIX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:ASIX - US00773T1016 - Common Stock
20.6 USD
-0.3 (-1.44%)
Taking everything into account, ASIX scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ASIX was compared to 84 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of ASIX get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on ASIX.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ASIX was profitable.
ASIX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ASIX has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ASIX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
ASIX's Return On Assets of 4.70% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ASIX outperforms 79.76% of its industry peers.
ASIX has a better Return On Equity (9.39%) than 76.19% of its industry peers.
ASIX has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.70%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ASIX is above the industry average of 6.43%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.7% | ||
| ROE | 9.39% | ||
| ROIC | 5.7% |
ROA(3y)5.97%
ROA(5y)6.44%
ROE(3y)12.12%
ROE(5y)14%
ROIC(3y)9.21%
ROIC(5y)10.01%
1.3 Margins
ASIX has a better Profit Margin (5.10%) than 69.05% of its industry peers.
ASIX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 5.67%, ASIX is not doing good in the industry: 61.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ASIX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of ASIX (11.93%) is worse than 78.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ASIX has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.1% | ||
| GM | 11.93% |
OM growth 3Y-30.05%
OM growth 5Y-6.66%
PM growth 3Y-29.49%
PM growth 5Y-1.78%
GM growth 3Y-14.76%
GM growth 5Y-2.25%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ASIX is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ASIX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, ASIX has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ASIX is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
ASIX has an Altman-Z score of 2.16. This is not the best score and indicates that ASIX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ASIX has a Altman-Z score (2.16) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ASIX is 8.95, which is on the high side as it means it would take ASIX, 8.95 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.95, ASIX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that ASIX is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ASIX (0.29) is better than 77.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.16 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC8.98%
2.3 Liquidity
ASIX has a Current Ratio of 1.35. This is a normal value and indicates that ASIX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.35, ASIX is not doing good in the industry: 80.95% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ASIX has a Quick Ratio of 1.35. This is a bad value and indicates that ASIX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ASIX's Quick ratio of 0.66 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ASIX is outperformed by 85.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ASIX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 423.33%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.81% on average over the past years.
ASIX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.31%.
Measured over the past years, ASIX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.18% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)423.33%
EPS 3Y-25.91%
EPS 5Y6.81%
EPS Q2Q%-20%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.31%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.42%
Revenue growth 5Y3.18%
Sales Q2Q%-9.58%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 43.65% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
ASIX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.33% yearly.
EPS Next Y84.22%
EPS Next 2Y43.65%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.07%
Revenue Next 2Y3.33%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
ASIX is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.56.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ASIX is valued cheaper than 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.24. ASIX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.09, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of ASIX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ASIX indicates a rather cheap valuation: ASIX is cheaper than 97.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.81, ASIX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
94.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ASIX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
69.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ASIX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
ASIX's earnings are expected to grow with 43.65% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.08
PEG (5Y)0.96
EPS Next 2Y43.65%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ASIX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.24%.
ASIX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.54.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, ASIX pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.24% |
5.2 History
ASIX has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
ASIX has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
22.15% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ASIX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP22.15%
EPS Next 2Y43.65%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:ASIX (8/25/2025, 2:23:19 PM)
20.6
-0.3 (-1.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners91.91%
Inst Owner Change1.58%
Ins Owners3.22%
Ins Owner Change7.95%
Market Cap552.90M
Analysts82.86
Price Target35.19 (70.83%)
Short Float %2.14%
Short Ratio2.57
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.24% |
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP22.15%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.88%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.76%
Max EPS beat(2)10.52%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)41.25%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.76%
Max EPS beat(4)123.53%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-56.65%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-35.94%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-25.17%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.66%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.04%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.66%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.32%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.49%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.29%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)9.52%
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)0.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.09 | ||
| P/S | 0.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.59 | ||
| P/B | 0.67 | ||
| P/tB | 0.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.81 |
EPS(TTM)3.14
EY15.24%
EPS(NY)4.04
Fwd EY19.63%
FCF(TTM)1
FCFY4.85%
OCF(TTM)5.74
OCFY27.85%
SpS56.45
BVpS30.69
TBVpS27.05
PEG (NY)0.08
PEG (5Y)0.96
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.7% | ||
| ROE | 9.39% | ||
| ROCE | 6.49% | ||
| ROIC | 5.7% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.78% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.25% | ||
| OM | 5.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.1% | ||
| GM | 11.93% | ||
| FCFM | 1.77% |
ROA(3y)5.97%
ROA(5y)6.44%
ROE(3y)12.12%
ROE(5y)14%
ROIC(3y)9.21%
ROIC(5y)10.01%
ROICexc(3y)9.46%
ROICexc(5y)10.22%
ROICexgc(3y)10.45%
ROICexgc(5y)10.9%
ROCE(3y)10.48%
ROCE(5y)11.39%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-35.6%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-7.34%
ROICexc growth 3Y-37.02%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.61%
OM growth 3Y-30.05%
OM growth 5Y-6.66%
PM growth 3Y-29.49%
PM growth 5Y-1.78%
GM growth 3Y-14.76%
GM growth 5Y-2.25%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.95 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.48 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 166.12% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.39% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.09 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 94.74% | ||
| Profit Quality | 34.66% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.16 |
F-Score7
WACC8.98%
ROIC/WACC0.63
Cap/Depr(3y)150.48%
Cap/Depr(5y)134.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.19%
Profit Quality(3y)43.2%
Profit Quality(5y)61.64%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)423.33%
EPS 3Y-25.91%
EPS 5Y6.81%
EPS Q2Q%-20%
EPS Next Y84.22%
EPS Next 2Y43.65%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.31%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.42%
Revenue growth 5Y3.18%
Sales Q2Q%-9.58%
Revenue Next Year2.07%
Revenue Next 2Y3.33%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y420.28%
EBIT growth 3Y-32.45%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.69%
EBIT Next Year232.08%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-62.04%
FCF growth 3Y-78.15%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-6.74%
OCF growth 3Y-14.78%
OCF growth 5Y2.38%