ECOVYST INC (ECVT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:ECVT - US27923Q1094 - Common Stock
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+0.09 (+1.08%)
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ECVT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. There are concerns on the financial health of ECVT while its profitability can be described as average. ECVT is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ECVT had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ECVT had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: ECVT reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years ECVT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
ECVT has a worse Return On Assets (-0.77%) than 60.98% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -1.99%, ECVT is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.90% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of ECVT (4.44%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ECVT is in line with the industry average of 6.23%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.77% | ||
| ROE | -1.99% | ||
| ROIC | 4.44% |
ROA(3y)2.47%
ROA(5y)-1.71%
ROE(3y)6.52%
ROE(5y)-4.23%
ROIC(3y)5.69%
ROIC(5y)4.4%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.85%, ECVT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.07% of the companies in the same industry.
ECVT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ECVT's Gross Margin of 25.43% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ECVT outperforms 47.56% of its industry peers.
ECVT's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 25.43% |
OM growth 3Y11.88%
OM growth 5Y1.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.35%
GM growth 5Y-1.84%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ECVT is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for ECVT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
ECVT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ECVT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.04, we must say that ECVT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
ECVT has a Altman-Z score of 1.04. This is in the lower half of the industry: ECVT underperforms 76.83% of its industry peers.
ECVT has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.20. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ECVT would need 13.20 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ECVT has a Debt to FCF ratio (13.20) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.22 is on the high side and indicates that ECVT has dependencies on debt financing.
ECVT's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.22 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ECVT is outperformed by 70.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.04 |
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC8.52%
2.3 Liquidity
ECVT has a Current Ratio of 2.25. This indicates that ECVT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
ECVT's Current ratio of 2.25 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ECVT outperforms 62.20% of its industry peers.
ECVT has a Quick Ratio of 1.69. This is a normal value and indicates that ECVT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.69, ECVT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 15.38% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -9.01% on average over the past years.
ECVT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.94%.
Measured over the past years, ECVT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.75% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.38%
EPS 3Y4.38%
EPS 5Y-9.01%
EPS Q2Q%35.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.94%
Revenue growth 3Y4.85%
Revenue growth 5Y5.75%
Sales Q2Q%14.34%
3.2 Future
ECVT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.69% yearly.
ECVT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.26% yearly.
EPS Next Y-12.42%
EPS Next 2Y5.79%
EPS Next 3Y12.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.56%
Revenue Next 2Y3.68%
Revenue Next 3Y3.26%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.07, which indicates a correct valuation of ECVT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ECVT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ECVT is cheaper than 69.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ECVT to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.83), we can say ECVT is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.00, which indicates a correct valuation of ECVT.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ECVT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.20% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 32.68. ECVT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ECVT is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ECVT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.05% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ECVT's earnings are expected to grow with 12.69% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.79%
EPS Next 3Y12.69%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ECVT does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
8.44
+0.09 (+1.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners108.56%
Inst Owner Change-1.59%
Ins Owners1.48%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap965.70M
Revenue(TTM)704.49M
Net Income(TTM)-13.78M
Analysts81.67
Price Target12.41 (47.04%)
Short Float %4.67%
Short Ratio3.89
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)74.49%
Min EPS beat(2)20.26%
Max EPS beat(2)128.72%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)36.73%
Min EPS beat(4)-17.17%
Max EPS beat(4)128.72%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)12.26%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)9.79%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)11.07%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.26%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.53%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.26%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.98%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.48%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.77%
PT rev (1m)1.39%
PT rev (3m)21.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-44.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)-17.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.96%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13 | ||
| P/S | 1.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.58 | ||
| P/B | 1.39 | ||
| P/tB | 5.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.76 |
EPS(TTM)0.6
EY7.11%
EPS(NY)0.65
Fwd EY7.69%
FCF(TTM)0.57
FCFY6.72%
OCF(TTM)1.28
OCFY15.19%
SpS6.32
BVpS6.05
TBVpS1.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.04
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.77% | ||
| ROE | -1.99% | ||
| ROCE | 5.11% | ||
| ROIC | 4.44% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.63% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.73% | ||
| OM | 11.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 25.43% | ||
| FCFM | 8.97% |
ROA(3y)2.47%
ROA(5y)-1.71%
ROE(3y)6.52%
ROE(5y)-4.23%
ROIC(3y)5.69%
ROIC(5y)4.4%
ROICexc(3y)6.1%
ROICexc(5y)4.71%
ROICexgc(3y)9.02%
ROICexgc(5y)6.89%
ROCE(3y)6.55%
ROCE(5y)5.06%
ROICexgc growth 3Y19.33%
ROICexgc growth 5Y28.08%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.89%
ROICexc growth 5Y30.34%
OM growth 3Y11.88%
OM growth 5Y1.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.35%
GM growth 5Y-1.84%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.4
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.2 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.75 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 88.11% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.31% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.19 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.15% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.04 |
F-Score4
WACC8.52%
ROIC/WACC0.52
Cap/Depr(3y)76.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)73.6%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.81%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.16%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.38%
EPS 3Y4.38%
EPS 5Y-9.01%
EPS Q2Q%35.71%
EPS Next Y-12.42%
EPS Next 2Y5.79%
EPS Next 3Y12.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.94%
Revenue growth 3Y4.85%
Revenue growth 5Y5.75%
Sales Q2Q%14.34%
Revenue Next Year5.56%
Revenue Next 2Y3.68%
Revenue Next 3Y3.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-14.53%
EBIT growth 3Y17.3%
EBIT growth 5Y7.72%
EBIT Next Year77.56%
EBIT Next 3Y20.11%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-36.69%
FCF growth 3Y5.01%
FCF growth 5Y-10.41%
OCF growth 1Y-16.06%
OCF growth 3Y4.89%
OCF growth 5Y-10.96%
ECOVYST INC / ECVT FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ECOVYST INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ECVT.
What is the valuation status of ECOVYST INC (ECVT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ECOVYST INC (ECVT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is ECOVYST INC (ECVT) stock?
ECOVYST INC (ECVT) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of ECOVYST INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ECOVYST INC (ECVT) is 14.07 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.39.
Is the dividend of ECOVYST INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of ECOVYST INC (ECVT) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.