ECOVYST INC (ECVT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ECVT - US27923Q1094 - Common Stock
9.2 USD
+0.07 (+0.77%)
9.2 USD
0 (0%)
Overall ECVT gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated ECVT against 81 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While ECVT seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. ECVT is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ECVT was profitable.
In the past year ECVT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years ECVT reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years ECVT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -6.16%, ECVT is not doing good in the industry: 75.31% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Equity value of -17.58%, ECVT is not doing good in the industry: 71.60% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.78%, ECVT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.02% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ECVT is in line with the industry average of 6.07%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.16% | ||
| ROE | -17.58% | ||
| ROIC | 4.78% |
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
The Operating Margin of ECVT (11.78%) is better than 64.20% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ECVT has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of ECVT (24.21%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ECVT has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 24.21% |
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
ECVT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
ECVT has more shares outstanding than it did 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 1.06, we must say that ECVT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
ECVT has a Altman-Z score of 1.06. This is in the lower half of the industry: ECVT underperforms 74.07% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ECVT is 11.56, which is on the high side as it means it would take ECVT, 11.56 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ECVT's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.56 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ECVT outperforms 60.49% of its industry peers.
ECVT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.39. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
ECVT has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.39) than 71.60% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.06 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC8.6%
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 has a Current ratio of 2.25. This is in the better half of the industry: ECVT outperforms 60.49% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.07 indicates that ECVT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ECVT (2.07) is better than 79.01% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.07 |
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.
Looking at the last year, ECVT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.74% in the last year.
ECVT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.75% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.38%
EPS 3Y4.38%
EPS 5Y-9.01%
EPS Q2Q%35.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.74%
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, ECVT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.26% on average per year.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.33, the valuation of ECVT can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ECVT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ECVT is cheaper than 65.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ECVT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.17, which indicates a correct valuation of ECVT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ECVT is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ECVT to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.59), we can say ECVT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ECVT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ECVT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.77 |
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 |
9.2
+0.07 (+0.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners108.56%
Inst Owner Change-0.2%
Ins Owners1.48%
Ins Owner Change-0.09%
Market Cap1.05B
Revenue(TTM)749.19M
Net Income(TTM)-106.87M
Analysts81.67
Price Target12.16 (32.17%)
Short Float %4.61%
Short Ratio3.74
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)20.02%
Min EPS beat(2)19.79%
Max EPS beat(2)20.26%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)45.97%
Min EPS beat(4)15.13%
Max EPS beat(4)128.72%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)16.25%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)11.96%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)10.9%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.89%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.59%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.53%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.89%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.28%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.7%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.38%
PT rev (1m)-1.38%
PT rev (3m)19.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-18.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-46.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-22.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.65%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-12.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.71%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.17 | ||
| P/S | 1.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.38 | ||
| P/B | 1.73 | ||
| P/tB | 4.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.77 |
EPS(TTM)0.6
EY6.52%
EPS(NY)0.65
Fwd EY7.05%
FCF(TTM)0.65
FCFY7.03%
OCF(TTM)1.25
OCFY13.54%
SpS6.55
BVpS5.31
TBVpS1.91
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.47
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.16% | ||
| ROE | -17.58% | ||
| ROCE | 5.51% | ||
| ROIC | 4.78% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.04% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.77% | ||
| OM | 11.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 24.21% | ||
| FCFM | 9.87% |
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 Turnover0.43
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.56 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 85.17% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.16% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.89 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.46% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.06 |
F-Score4
WACC8.6%
ROIC/WACC0.56
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)7.74%
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-11.22%
EBIT growth 3Y17.3%
EBIT growth 5Y7.72%
EBIT Next Year77.56%
EBIT Next 3Y20.11%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-4.82%
FCF growth 3Y5.01%
FCF growth 5Y-10.41%
OCF growth 1Y-5.41%
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 3 / 10 to ECVT.
What is the valuation status of ECOVYST INC (ECVT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 3 / 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 15.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.73.
Is the dividend of ECOVYST INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of ECOVYST INC (ECVT) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.