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CHEMOURS CO/THE (CC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CC - US1638511089 - Common Stock

17.01 USD
-0.52 (-2.97%)
Last: 9/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
16.9501 USD
-0.06 (-0.35%)
After Hours: 9/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

CC gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. Both the profitability and financial health of CC have multiple concerns. CC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CC had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years CC 4 years were profitable.
CC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
CC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCC 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 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CC (-5.61%) is worse than 71.08% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -177.22%, CC is doing worse than 90.36% of the companies in the same industry.
CC's Return On Invested Capital of 1.19% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CC is outperformed by 74.70% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -5.61%
ROE -177.22%
ROIC 1.19%
ROA(3y)1.94%
ROA(5y)3.39%
ROE(3y)11.39%
ROE(5y)23.47%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CC has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 1.68%, CC is doing worse than 72.29% of the companies in the same industry.
CC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
CC's Gross Margin of 18.25% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CC is outperformed by 68.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.68%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 18.25%
OM growth 3Y-9.74%
OM growth 5Y0.08%
PM growth 3Y-46.26%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.93%
GM growth 5Y0.69%
CC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CC is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CC Yearly Shares OutstandingCC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
CC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.48, we must say that CC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CC's Altman-Z score of 1.48 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CC is outperformed by 68.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 17.31 is on the high side and indicates that CC has dependencies on debt financing.
CC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (17.31) than 92.77% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 17.31
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.48
ROIC/WACC0.14
WACC8.24%
CC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.68 indicates that CC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CC (1.68) is worse than 66.27% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that CC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CC (0.83) is worse than 79.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.68
Quick Ratio 0.83
CC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CC have decreased strongly by -25.61% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -13.51% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.48% in the past year.
CC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.91% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.61%
EPS 3Y-32.82%
EPS 5Y-13.51%
EPS Q2Q%52.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.48%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.05%
Revenue growth 5Y0.91%
Sales Q2Q%5.01%

3.2 Future

CC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 30.18% yearly.
CC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.87% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.58%
EPS Next 2Y34.29%
EPS Next 3Y30.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.46%
Revenue Next 2Y3.62%
Revenue Next 3Y3.87%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
CC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B
CC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.94, CC is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.38. CC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
CC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.80.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CC indicates a rather cheap valuation: CC is cheaper than 91.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.86, CC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.94
Fwd PE 7.8
CC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

CC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.22
CC Per share dataCC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
CC's earnings are expected to grow with 30.18% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.84
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34.29%
EPS Next 3Y30.18%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.00%, CC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.47, CC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, CC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2%

5.2 History

The dividend of CC has a limited annual growth rate of 0.25%.
CC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CC has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years8
CC Yearly Dividends per shareCC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

CC has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
CC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-29.52%
EPS Next 2Y34.29%
EPS Next 3Y30.18%
CC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M

CHEMOURS CO/THE

NYSE:CC (9/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 16.9501 -0.06 (-0.35%)

17.01

-0.52 (-2.97%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Earnings (Next)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Inst Owners100.88%
Inst Owner Change7.09%
Ins Owners0.43%
Ins Owner Change5.28%
Market Cap2.55B
Analysts75.56
Price Target15.43 (-9.29%)
Short Float %10.08%
Short Ratio3.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2%
Yearly Dividend0.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.25%
DP-29.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date08-15 2025-08-15 (0.0875)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.69%
Min EPS beat(2)-40.66%
Max EPS beat(2)23.28%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-40.66%
Max EPS beat(4)36.8%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)6.59%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)5.91%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)9.91%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.19%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.08%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.34%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.73%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.14%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)12.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-50.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)-23.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.85%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.2%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.94
Fwd PE 7.8
P/S 0.43
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 9.87
P/B 10.74
P/tB 13.47
EV/EBITDA 14.22
EPS(TTM)1.22
EY7.17%
EPS(NY)2.18
Fwd EY12.83%
FCF(TTM)-0.36
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.72
OCFY10.13%
SpS39.27
BVpS1.58
TBVpS1.26
PEG (NY)1.84
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -5.61%
ROE -177.22%
ROCE 1.76%
ROIC 1.19%
ROICexc 1.31%
ROICexgc 1.32%
OM 1.68%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 18.25%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)1.94%
ROA(5y)3.39%
ROE(3y)11.39%
ROE(5y)23.47%
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y-17.6%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-0.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y-17.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.07%
OM growth 3Y-9.74%
OM growth 5Y0.08%
PM growth 3Y-46.26%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.93%
GM growth 5Y0.69%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.78
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 17.31
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 9.43
Cap/Depr 92.86%
Cap/Sales 5.31%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 59.31%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.68
Quick Ratio 0.83
Altman-Z 1.48
F-Score2
WACC8.24%
ROIC/WACC0.14
Cap/Depr(3y)115.21%
Cap/Depr(5y)103.29%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.32%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.61%
EPS 3Y-32.82%
EPS 5Y-13.51%
EPS Q2Q%52.63%
EPS Next Y7.58%
EPS Next 2Y34.29%
EPS Next 3Y30.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.48%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.05%
Revenue growth 5Y0.91%
Sales Q2Q%5.01%
Revenue Next Year2.46%
Revenue Next 2Y3.62%
Revenue Next 3Y3.87%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-71.14%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.49%
EBIT growth 5Y0.99%
EBIT Next Year83.18%
EBIT Next 3Y33.78%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-146.96%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-35.98%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A