MYERS INDUSTRIES INC (MYE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:MYE - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US6284641098 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
MYE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 22 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of MYE get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. MYE may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MYE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MYE had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years MYE has been profitable.
MYE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
MYE has a Return On Assets of 1.15%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MYE outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 3.49%, MYE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of MYE (6.66%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MYE is above the industry average of 7.50%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.15% | ||
| ROE | 3.49% | ||
| ROIC | 6.66% |
ROA(3y)6.99%
ROA(5y)7.42%
ROE(3y)14.27%
ROE(5y)15.65%
ROIC(3y)10.6%
ROIC(5y)10.33%
1.3 Margins
MYE's Profit Margin of 1.20% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MYE outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MYE has declined.
The Operating Margin of MYE (8.97%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MYE has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 32.86%, MYE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
MYE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.2% | ||
| GM | 32.86% |
OM growth 3Y9.38%
OM growth 5Y2.37%
PM growth 3Y-41.94%
PM growth 5Y-28.82%
GM growth 3Y5.11%
GM growth 5Y-0.51%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
MYE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MYE has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, MYE has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for MYE is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.95 indicates that MYE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.95, MYE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
MYE has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.64. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MYE would need 6.64 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MYE (6.64) is better than 81.82% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.24 is on the high side and indicates that MYE has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.24, MYE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.95 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC8.88%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.77 indicates that MYE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MYE has a Current ratio of 1.77. This is in the better half of the industry: MYE outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that MYE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.12, MYE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MYE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -23.62%.
MYE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.20% yearly.
MYE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.11%.
MYE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.15% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.62%
EPS 3Y2.35%
EPS 5Y6.2%
EPS Q2Q%-20.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.11%
Revenue growth 3Y3.18%
Revenue growth 5Y10.15%
Sales Q2Q%-4.84%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, MYE will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 23.09% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.11% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-0.94%
EPS Next 2Y23.09%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.24%
Revenue Next 2Y1.11%
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 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 16.28, the valuation of MYE can be described as correct.
63.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MYE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MYE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.99), we can say MYE is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.02, the valuation of MYE can be described as very reasonable.
81.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MYE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
MYE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.36, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
68.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MYE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MYE indicates a rather cheap valuation: MYE is cheaper than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.13 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MYE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MYE's earnings are expected to grow with 23.09% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.63
EPS Next 2Y23.09%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.41%, MYE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
MYE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.16.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, MYE pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.41% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MYE has a limited annual growth rate of 0.29%.
MYE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
MYE has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.29%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
205.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MYE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
MYE's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP205.94%
EPS Next 2Y23.09%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:MYE (8/7/2025, 1:13:00 PM)
15.79
+0.02 (+0.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.41%
Inst Owner Change0.23%
Ins Owners1.1%
Ins Owner Change4.57%
Market Cap590.23M
Analysts80
Price Target21.42 (35.66%)
Short Float %1.2%
Short Ratio1.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.41% |
Yearly Dividend0.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.29%
DP205.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)5.28%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.08%
Max EPS beat(2)14.64%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)21.01%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.65%
Max EPS beat(4)88.12%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)8.81%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)9.01%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)10.58%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.01%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.61%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.55%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.9%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.13%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-4.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.02 | ||
| P/S | 0.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.33 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.1 | ||
| P/B | 2.07 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.13 |
EPS(TTM)0.97
EY6.14%
EPS(NY)1.58
Fwd EY9.98%
FCF(TTM)1.53
FCFY9.68%
OCF(TTM)2.22
OCFY14.08%
SpS22.08
BVpS7.61
TBVpS-3.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.63
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.15% | ||
| ROE | 3.49% | ||
| ROCE | 10.47% | ||
| ROIC | 6.66% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.07% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.76% | ||
| OM | 8.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.2% | ||
| GM | 32.86% | ||
| FCFM | 6.92% |
ROA(3y)6.99%
ROA(5y)7.42%
ROE(3y)14.27%
ROE(5y)15.65%
ROIC(3y)10.6%
ROIC(5y)10.33%
ROICexc(3y)11.33%
ROICexc(5y)11.13%
ROICexgc(3y)20.89%
ROICexgc(5y)20.9%
ROCE(3y)16.68%
ROCE(5y)16.25%
ROICexcg growth 3Y2.64%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-7.31%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y-12.2%
OM growth 3Y9.38%
OM growth 5Y2.37%
PM growth 3Y-41.94%
PM growth 5Y-28.82%
GM growth 3Y5.11%
GM growth 5Y-0.51%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.96
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.64 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 65.01% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.15% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | 575.24% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.95 |
F-Score6
WACC8.88%
ROIC/WACC0.75
Cap/Depr(3y)92.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)85.55%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.81%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.68%
Profit Quality(3y)323.84%
Profit Quality(5y)228.43%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.62%
EPS 3Y2.35%
EPS 5Y6.2%
EPS Q2Q%-20.51%
EPS Next Y-0.94%
EPS Next 2Y23.09%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.11%
Revenue growth 3Y3.18%
Revenue growth 5Y10.15%
Sales Q2Q%-4.84%
Revenue Next Year0.24%
Revenue Next 2Y1.11%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-4.4%
EBIT growth 3Y12.86%
EBIT growth 5Y12.77%
EBIT Next Year54.22%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-2.18%
FCF growth 3Y26.59%
FCF growth 5Y4.5%
OCF growth 1Y-4.42%
OCF growth 3Y20.86%
OCF growth 5Y7.86%