INNOSPEC INC (IOSP) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:IOSP • US45768S1050

76.48 USD
+0.11 (+0.14%)
Last: Mar 4, 2026, 11:55 AM
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This IOSP fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, IOSP scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. IOSP was compared to 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. IOSP gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. IOSP has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally IOSP also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make IOSP suitable for dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. IOSP Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • IOSP had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year IOSP had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years IOSP has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years IOSP had a positive operating cash flow.
IOSP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIOSP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 6.36%, IOSP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • IOSP has a Return On Equity of 8.79%. This is in the better half of the industry: IOSP outperforms 78.31% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of IOSP (9.99%) is better than 83.13% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for IOSP is above the industry average of 6.34%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.36%
ROE 8.79%
ROIC 9.99%
ROA(3y)5.52%
ROA(5y)6.16%
ROE(3y)7.95%
ROE(5y)9.14%
ROIC(3y)10.49%
ROIC(5y)10.77%
IOSP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIOSP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • IOSP has a Profit Margin of 6.56%. This is in the better half of the industry: IOSP outperforms 74.70% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IOSP has grown nicely.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 9.69%, IOSP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.01% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IOSP has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 27.69%, IOSP is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.01% of the companies in the same industry.
  • IOSP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.69%
PM (TTM) 6.56%
GM 27.69%
OM growth 3Y0.51%
OM growth 5Y9.09%
PM growth 3Y-1.07%
PM growth 5Y22.21%
GM growth 3Y-2.5%
GM growth 5Y-0.73%
IOSP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIOSP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. IOSP Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IOSP is destroying value.
  • IOSP has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for IOSP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • There is no outstanding debt for IOSP. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
IOSP Yearly Shares OutstandingIOSP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M
IOSP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIOSP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • IOSP has an Altman-Z score of 4.78. This indicates that IOSP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • IOSP has a Altman-Z score of 4.78. This is amongst the best in the industry. IOSP outperforms 93.98% of its industry peers.
  • There is no outstanding debt for IOSP. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 4.78
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC15.65%
IOSP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIOSP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.79 indicates that IOSP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • IOSP has a better Current ratio (2.79) than 74.70% of its industry peers.
  • IOSP has a Quick Ratio of 1.88. This is a normal value and indicates that IOSP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of IOSP (1.88) is better than 75.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.79
Quick Ratio 1.88
IOSP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIOSP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. IOSP Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • IOSP shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -11.67%.
  • IOSP shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.48% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, IOSP shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.65% in the last year.
  • IOSP shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.31% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.67%
EPS 3Y-4.32%
EPS 5Y10.48%
EPS Q2Q%-0.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.26%
Revenue growth 5Y8.31%
Sales Q2Q%-2.4%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.37% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • IOSP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.09% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.2%
EPS Next 2Y10.37%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.06%
Revenue Next 2Y5.09%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 stable.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
IOSP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIOSP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
IOSP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIOSP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. IOSP Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.43, the valuation of IOSP can be described as correct.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of IOSP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IOSP is cheaper than 74.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • IOSP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.83.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.46, IOSP is valued correctly.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IOSP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IOSP is cheaper than 73.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • IOSP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.95.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.43
Fwd PE 13.46
IOSP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIOSP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • IOSP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. IOSP is cheaper than 83.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of IOSP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IOSP is cheaper than 60.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.18
EV/EBITDA 7.41
IOSP Per share dataIOSP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • IOSP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.01
PEG (5Y)1.38
EPS Next 2Y10.37%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. IOSP Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • IOSP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.24%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.19, IOSP pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, IOSP pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.24%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of IOSP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.33%!
  • IOSP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • IOSP has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.33%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
IOSP Yearly Dividends per shareIOSP Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • IOSP pays out 36.36% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of IOSP is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP36.36%
EPS Next 2Y10.37%
EPS Next 3YN/A
IOSP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendIOSP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
IOSP Dividend Payout.IOSP Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.IOSP Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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IOSP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

INNOSPEC INC

NASDAQ:IOSP (3/4/2026, 11:55:42 AM)

76.48

+0.11 (+0.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners99.65%
Inst Owner Change-0.3%
Ins Owners1%
Ins Owner Change10.06%
Market Cap1.90B
Revenue(TTM)1.78B
Net Income(TTM)116.60M
Analysts82.22
Price Target101.32 (32.48%)
Short Float %1.57%
Short Ratio1.98
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.24%
Yearly Dividend1.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.33%
DP36.36%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.09%
Min EPS beat(2)3.59%
Max EPS beat(2)18.6%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.48%
Max EPS beat(4)18.6%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)3.59%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)5.17%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)6.68%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.96%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.96%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.21%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.87%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.16%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-7.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-21.59%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.85%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.43
Fwd PE 13.46
P/S 1.07
P/FCF 30.18
P/OCF 13.7
P/B 1.43
P/tB 2.21
EV/EBITDA 7.41
EPS(TTM)5.3
EY6.93%
EPS(NY)5.68
Fwd EY7.43%
FCF(TTM)2.53
FCFY3.31%
OCF(TTM)5.58
OCFY7.3%
SpS71.75
BVpS53.51
TBVpS34.68
PEG (NY)2.01
PEG (5Y)1.38
Graham Number79.89
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.36%
ROE 8.79%
ROCE 11.7%
ROIC 9.99%
ROICexc 12.47%
ROICexgc 20.63%
OM 9.69%
PM (TTM) 6.56%
GM 27.69%
FCFM 3.53%
ROA(3y)5.52%
ROA(5y)6.16%
ROE(3y)7.95%
ROE(5y)9.14%
ROIC(3y)10.49%
ROIC(5y)10.77%
ROICexc(3y)12.93%
ROICexc(5y)12.84%
ROICexgc(3y)21.77%
ROICexgc(5y)21.32%
ROCE(3y)12.28%
ROCE(5y)12.6%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.87%
ROICexgc growth 5Y13.88%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.44%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.2%
OM growth 3Y0.51%
OM growth 5Y9.09%
PM growth 3Y-1.07%
PM growth 5Y22.21%
GM growth 3Y-2.5%
GM growth 5Y-0.73%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.97
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 173.17%
Cap/Sales 4.25%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 64.09%
Profit Quality 53.86%
Current Ratio 2.79
Quick Ratio 1.88
Altman-Z 4.78
F-Score7
WACC15.65%
ROIC/WACC0.64
Cap/Depr(3y)170.94%
Cap/Depr(5y)141.98%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.27%
Profit Quality(3y)163.55%
Profit Quality(5y)115.68%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.67%
EPS 3Y-4.32%
EPS 5Y10.48%
EPS Q2Q%-0.66%
EPS Next Y7.2%
EPS Next 2Y10.37%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.26%
Revenue growth 5Y8.31%
Sales Q2Q%-2.4%
Revenue Next Year5.06%
Revenue Next 2Y5.09%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-3.1%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.76%
EBIT growth 5Y18.15%
EBIT Next Year42.77%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-48.61%
FCF growth 3Y16.81%
FCF growth 5Y-11.58%
OCF growth 1Y-25.04%
OCF growth 3Y19.18%
OCF growth 5Y-1.06%

INNOSPEC INC / IOSP FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for INNOSPEC INC?

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


What is the valuation status of INNOSPEC INC (IOSP) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to INNOSPEC INC (IOSP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of IOSP stock?

INNOSPEC INC (IOSP) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


How financially healthy is INNOSPEC INC?

The financial health rating of INNOSPEC INC (IOSP) is 8 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of INNOSPEC INC (IOSP) stock?

The dividend rating of INNOSPEC INC (IOSP) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 36.36%.