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ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC (ESI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:ESI - US28618M1062 - Common Stock

27.66 USD
+0.89 (+3.32%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 4:15:00 PM
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After Hours: 11/7/2025, 4:15:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall ESI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated ESI against 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. ESI has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ESI has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ESI was profitable.
In the past year ESI had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years ESI has been profitable.
In the past 5 years ESI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
ESI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFESI 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 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

ESI's Return On Assets of 4.75% is amongst the best of the industry. ESI outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.02%, ESI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
ESI has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.49%. This is in the better half of the industry: ESI outperforms 69.51% of its industry peers.
ESI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.90%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.23%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.90%) for ESI is below the current ROIC(6.49%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.75%
ROE 9.02%
ROIC 6.49%
ROA(3y)3.73%
ROA(5y)3.37%
ROE(3y)7.78%
ROE(5y)6.96%
ROIC(3y)5.9%
ROIC(5y)5.62%
ESI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICESI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 -10 -15

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 9.58%, ESI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.59% of the companies in the same industry.
ESI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 13.90%, ESI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.95% of the companies in the same industry.
ESI's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
ESI has a Gross Margin of 42.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESI outperforms 89.02% of its industry peers.
ESI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.9%
PM (TTM) 9.58%
GM 42.01%
OM growth 3Y3.85%
OM growth 5Y0.62%
PM growth 3Y5.47%
PM growth 5Y14.63%
GM growth 3Y1.73%
GM growth 5Y-0.37%
ESI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsESI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ESI is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ESI has more shares outstanding
ESI has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ESI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
ESI Yearly Shares OutstandingESI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
ESI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsESI 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 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.37 indicates that ESI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.37, ESI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.29% of the companies in the same industry.
ESI has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.02. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as ESI would need 6.02 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ESI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.02. This is in the better half of the industry: ESI outperforms 76.83% of its industry peers.
ESI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating ESI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.61, ESI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 6.02
Altman-Z 2.37
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC8.06%
ESI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFESI 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 5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 4.05 indicates that ESI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ESI has a Current ratio of 4.05. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESI outperforms 91.46% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.28 indicates that ESI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 3.28, ESI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.05
Quick Ratio 3.28
ESI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesESI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.26% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, ESI shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.10% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.87% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.00% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.26%
EPS 3Y1.43%
EPS 5Y10.1%
EPS Q2Q%5.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.87%
Revenue growth 3Y0.79%
Revenue growth 5Y6%
Sales Q2Q%1.72%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, ESI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.71% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, ESI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.20% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4%
EPS Next 2Y8.64%
EPS Next 3Y9.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.81%
Revenue Next 2Y5.39%
Revenue Next 3Y5.2%
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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
ESI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesESI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
ESI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesESI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.82, the valuation of ESI can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ESI is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ESI to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.83), we can say ESI is valued slightly cheaper.
ESI is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.27.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as ESI.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.68, ESI is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.82
Fwd PE 16.27
ESI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsESI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

60.98% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than ESI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ESI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.76
EV/EBITDA 15.02
ESI Per share dataESI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ESI does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of ESI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.71
PEG (5Y)1.86
EPS Next 2Y8.64%
EPS Next 3Y9.71%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ESI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.18%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.11, ESI has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, ESI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.18%

5.2 History

ESI has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
ESI has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
ESI Yearly Dividends per shareESI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

32.50% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ESI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP32.5%
EPS Next 2Y8.64%
EPS Next 3Y9.71%
ESI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendESI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M
ESI Dividend Payout.ESI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ESI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC

NYSE:ESI (11/7/2025, 4:15:00 PM)

After market: 27.66 0 (0%)

27.66

+0.89 (+3.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16/amc
Inst Owners100.89%
Inst Owner Change0.61%
Ins Owners7.37%
Ins Owner Change2.75%
Market Cap6.68B
Revenue(TTM)2.50B
Net Income(TTM)239.40M
Analysts81.25
Price Target30.54 (10.41%)
Short Float %4.11%
Short Ratio4.67
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.18%
Yearly Dividend0.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP32.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date09-02 2025-09-02 (0.08)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.73%
Min EPS beat(2)2.53%
Max EPS beat(2)2.93%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.14%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.19%
Max EPS beat(4)3.29%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1.89%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.04%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)2.41%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.36%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.73%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.52%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.89%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.44%
PT rev (1m)4.37%
PT rev (3m)8.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.27%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.82
Fwd PE 16.27
P/S 2.67
P/FCF 24.76
P/OCF 19.81
P/B 2.52
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.02
EPS(TTM)1.47
EY5.31%
EPS(NY)1.7
Fwd EY6.14%
FCF(TTM)1.12
FCFY4.04%
OCF(TTM)1.4
OCFY5.05%
SpS10.34
BVpS10.98
TBVpS-1.06
PEG (NY)4.71
PEG (5Y)1.86
Graham Number19.06
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.75%
ROE 9.02%
ROCE 7.44%
ROIC 6.49%
ROICexc 7.43%
ROICexgc 26.01%
OM 13.9%
PM (TTM) 9.58%
GM 42.01%
FCFM 10.8%
ROA(3y)3.73%
ROA(5y)3.37%
ROE(3y)7.78%
ROE(5y)6.96%
ROIC(3y)5.9%
ROIC(5y)5.62%
ROICexc(3y)6.33%
ROICexc(5y)6.03%
ROICexgc(3y)23.36%
ROICexgc(5y)25.05%
ROCE(3y)6.76%
ROCE(5y)6.44%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.36%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.8%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.1%
OM growth 3Y3.85%
OM growth 5Y0.62%
PM growth 3Y5.47%
PM growth 5Y14.63%
GM growth 3Y1.73%
GM growth 5Y-0.37%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 6.02
Debt/EBITDA 3.26
Cap/Depr 44.47%
Cap/Sales 2.7%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 67.59%
Profit Quality 112.74%
Current Ratio 4.05
Quick Ratio 3.28
Altman-Z 2.37
F-Score7
WACC8.06%
ROIC/WACC0.8
Cap/Depr(3y)34.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)30.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.31%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.08%
Profit Quality(3y)164.7%
Profit Quality(5y)187.42%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.26%
EPS 3Y1.43%
EPS 5Y10.1%
EPS Q2Q%5.13%
EPS Next Y4%
EPS Next 2Y8.64%
EPS Next 3Y9.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.87%
Revenue growth 3Y0.79%
Revenue growth 5Y6%
Sales Q2Q%1.72%
Revenue Next Year2.81%
Revenue Next 2Y5.39%
Revenue Next 3Y5.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.06%
EBIT growth 3Y4.67%
EBIT growth 5Y6.66%
EBIT Next Year13.59%
EBIT Next 3Y9.79%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-1.46%
FCF growth 3Y2.24%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y3.75%
OCF growth 3Y4.08%
OCF growth 5Y108.63%

ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC / ESI FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ESI.


What is the valuation status of ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC (ESI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC (ESI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC?

ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC (ESI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the valuation of ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC (ESI) is 18.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.52.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for ESI stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC (ESI) is expected to grow by 4% in the next year.