AVIENT CORP (AVNT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:AVNT • US05368V1061
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At close: Mar 9, 2026
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This AVNT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to AVNT. AVNT was compared to 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. There are concerns on the financial health of AVNT while its profitability can be described as average. AVNT has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. AVNT Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year AVNT was profitable.
- In the past year AVNT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years AVNT has always been profitable.
- AVNT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- AVNT's Return On Assets of 1.36% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AVNT outperforms 55.42% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.45%, AVNT is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of AVNT (4.05%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- AVNT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.29%. This is below the industry average of 6.35%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.36% | ||
| ROE | 3.45% | ||
| ROIC | 4.05% |
ROA(3y)1.85%
ROA(5y)4.34%
ROE(3y)4.68%
ROE(5y)11.43%
ROIC(3y)4.29%
ROIC(5y)4.52%
1.3 Margins
- AVNT's Profit Margin of 2.51% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AVNT outperforms 57.83% of its industry peers.
- AVNT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- AVNT has a Operating Margin (8.52%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- AVNT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- AVNT has a Gross Margin (31.15%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- AVNT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.51% | ||
| GM | 31.15% |
OM growth 3Y7.04%
OM growth 5Y5.83%
PM growth 3Y-50.49%
PM growth 5Y-9.15%
GM growth 3Y5.99%
GM growth 5Y5.16%
2. AVNT Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AVNT is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for AVNT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- AVNT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- AVNT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.79, we must say that AVNT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- AVNT has a Altman-Z score (1.79) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of AVNT is 9.86, which is on the high side as it means it would take AVNT, 9.86 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- AVNT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.86. This is in the better half of the industry: AVNT outperforms 65.06% of its industry peers.
- AVNT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.81. This is a neutral value indicating AVNT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- AVNT has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.81) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.79 |
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC11.28%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.66 indicates that AVNT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- AVNT's Current ratio of 1.66 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AVNT is outperformed by 63.86% of its industry peers.
- AVNT has a Quick Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that AVNT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- AVNT has a Quick ratio (1.22) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 |
3. AVNT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.02% over the past year.
- AVNT shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.14% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, AVNT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.61% in the last year.
- AVNT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.11% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.02%
EPS 3Y-1.38%
EPS 5Y10.14%
EPS Q2Q%14.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.61%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.36%
Revenue growth 5Y0.11%
Sales Q2Q%1.89%
3.2 Future
- AVNT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.60% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, AVNT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.37% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.86%
EPS Next 2Y10.14%
EPS Next 3Y10.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.2%
Revenue Next 2Y3.28%
Revenue Next 3Y3.37%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. AVNT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- AVNT is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.99.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AVNT is valued a bit cheaper than 79.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- AVNT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.46.
- AVNT is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.71.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AVNT is valued cheaper than 80.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- AVNT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.65.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AVNT is valued a bit cheaper than 61.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- 77.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AVNT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)1.28
EPS Next 2Y10.14%
EPS Next 3Y10.6%
5. AVNT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.82%, AVNT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- AVNT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.08.
- AVNT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.82% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of AVNT has a limited annual growth rate of 4.96%.
- AVNT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- AVNT has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.96%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
5.3 Sustainability
- 120.63% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AVNT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- AVNT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP120.63%
EPS Next 2Y10.14%
EPS Next 3Y10.6%
AVNT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
36.62
+0.03 (+0.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners103.35%
Inst Owner Change0.24%
Ins Owners0.59%
Ins Owner Change4.74%
Market Cap3.36B
Revenue(TTM)3.26B
Net Income(TTM)81.90M
Analysts81.33
Price Target49.41 (34.93%)
Short Float %3.3%
Short Ratio3.42
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.82% |
Yearly Dividend1.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.96%
DP120.63%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date03-17 2026-03-17 (0.275)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.7%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.86%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.54%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.74%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.47%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.09%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)1.29%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.58%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)5.43%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.36%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.74%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.36%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.34%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.93%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.5%
PT rev (1m)15.04%
PT rev (3m)16.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.71%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.71 | ||
| P/S | 1.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.12 | ||
| P/B | 1.41 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.28 |
EPS(TTM)2.82
EY7.7%
EPS(NY)3.13
Fwd EY8.54%
FCF(TTM)2.13
FCFY5.81%
OCF(TTM)3.29
OCFY8.99%
SpS35.58
BVpS25.91
TBVpS-9.56
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)1.28
Graham Number40.55
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.36% | ||
| ROE | 3.45% | ||
| ROCE | 5.37% | ||
| ROIC | 4.05% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.49% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.77% | ||
| OM | 8.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.51% | ||
| GM | 31.15% | ||
| FCFM | 5.98% |
ROA(3y)1.85%
ROA(5y)4.34%
ROE(3y)4.68%
ROE(5y)11.43%
ROIC(3y)4.29%
ROIC(5y)4.52%
ROICexc(3y)4.78%
ROICexc(5y)5.14%
ROICexgc(3y)15.83%
ROICexgc(5y)16.45%
ROCE(3y)5.69%
ROCE(5y)6%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.69%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.76%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.87%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.44%
OM growth 3Y7.04%
OM growth 5Y5.83%
PM growth 3Y-50.49%
PM growth 5Y-9.15%
GM growth 3Y5.99%
GM growth 5Y5.16%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.86 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.15 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 57.34% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.27% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.03% | ||
| Profit Quality | 238.1% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.79 |
F-Score4
WACC11.28%
ROIC/WACC0.36
Cap/Depr(3y)63.02%
Cap/Depr(5y)65.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.41%
Profit Quality(3y)142.09%
Profit Quality(5y)104.96%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.02%
EPS 3Y-1.38%
EPS 5Y10.14%
EPS Q2Q%14.29%
EPS Next Y10.86%
EPS Next 2Y10.14%
EPS Next 3Y10.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.61%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.36%
Revenue growth 5Y0.11%
Sales Q2Q%1.89%
Revenue Next Year3.2%
Revenue Next 2Y3.28%
Revenue Next 3Y3.37%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-23.72%
EBIT growth 3Y5.59%
EBIT growth 5Y5.95%
EBIT Next Year58.95%
EBIT Next 3Y21.65%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y44.55%
FCF growth 3Y-12.68%
FCF growth 5Y4.31%
OCF growth 1Y17.45%
OCF growth 3Y-8.86%
OCF growth 5Y6.36%
AVIENT CORP / AVNT FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for AVIENT CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AVNT.
Can you provide the valuation status for AVIENT CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to AVIENT CORP (AVNT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is AVIENT CORP (AVNT) stock?
AVIENT CORP (AVNT) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of AVIENT CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AVIENT CORP (AVNT) is 12.99 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.41.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for AVNT stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AVIENT CORP (AVNT) is expected to grow by 10.86% in the next year.