NEWMARKET CORP (NEU) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:NEU • US6515871076
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This NEU fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. NEU Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year NEU was profitable.
- NEU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years NEU has been profitable.
- NEU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.94%, NEU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- NEU has a better Return On Equity (23.46%) than 95.18% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 13.61%, NEU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NEU is significantly above the industry average of 6.51%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.94% | ||
| ROE | 23.46% | ||
| ROIC | 13.61% |
ROA(3y)14.48%
ROA(5y)12.49%
ROE(3y)30.32%
ROE(5y)30.5%
ROIC(3y)16.4%
ROIC(5y)14.76%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 15.31%, NEU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NEU has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of NEU (19.95%) is better than 85.54% of its industry peers.
- NEU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of NEU (31.46%) is better than 61.45% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NEU has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.31% | ||
| GM | 31.46% |
OM growth 3Y15.82%
OM growth 5Y5.17%
PM growth 3Y14.94%
PM growth 5Y2.65%
GM growth 3Y10.74%
GM growth 5Y1.24%
2. NEU Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NEU is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, NEU has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, NEU has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, NEU has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.21 indicates that NEU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- NEU has a Altman-Z score of 4.21. This is amongst the best in the industry. NEU outperforms 89.16% of its industry peers.
- NEU has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.80. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.80 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.80, NEU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.50 indicates that NEU is not too dependend on debt financing.
- NEU has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.50. This is in the better half of the industry: NEU outperforms 66.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.21 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC14.15%
2.3 Liquidity
- NEU has a Current Ratio of 2.53. This indicates that NEU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.53, NEU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.33 indicates that NEU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of NEU (1.33) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.33 |
3. NEU Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- NEU shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -7.86%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.60% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- NEU shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.20%.
- NEU shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.27% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.86%
EPS 3Y16.84%
EPS 5Y12.6%
EPS Q2Q%-25.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.48%
Revenue growth 5Y6.27%
Sales Q2Q%-2.94%
3.2 Future
- No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
- No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
- No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. NEU Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.97, the valuation of NEU can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NEU is valued a bit cheaper than 75.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.54. NEU is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- NEU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NEU is cheaper than 60.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NEU indicates a rather cheap valuation: NEU is cheaper than 84.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- NEU has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.11
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. NEU Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- NEU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.98%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.12, NEU pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- NEU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.98% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of NEU grows each year by 8.21%, which is quite nice.
- NEU has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- NEU has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.21%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years18
5.3 Sustainability
- 25.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NEU. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- NEU's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP25.4%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NEU Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
620.67
+4.34 (+0.7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)04-21 2026-04-21
Inst Owners68.39%
Inst Owner Change2.09%
Ins Owners6.64%
Ins Owner Change-0.48%
Market Cap5.83B
Revenue(TTM)2.73B
Net Income(TTM)417.13M
Analysts45
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %6.19%
Short Ratio2.97
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.98% |
Yearly Dividend11.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.21%
DP25.4%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-Date03-16 2026-03-16 (3)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 2.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.25 | ||
| P/B | 3.28 | ||
| P/tB | 6.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.91 |
EPS(TTM)44.42
EY7.16%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)52.27
FCFY8.42%
OCF(TTM)60.53
OCFY9.75%
SpS289.91
BVpS189.17
TBVpS89.05
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.11
Graham Number434.82
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.94% | ||
| ROE | 23.46% | ||
| ROCE | 17.69% | ||
| ROIC | 13.61% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.96% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.36% | ||
| OM | 19.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.31% | ||
| GM | 31.46% | ||
| FCFM | 18.03% |
ROA(3y)14.48%
ROA(5y)12.49%
ROE(3y)30.32%
ROE(5y)30.5%
ROIC(3y)16.4%
ROIC(5y)14.76%
ROICexc(3y)17.06%
ROICexc(5y)15.98%
ROICexgc(3y)21.89%
ROICexgc(5y)19.37%
ROCE(3y)21.32%
ROCE(5y)19.18%
ROICexgc growth 3Y10.05%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.72%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.72%
OM growth 3Y15.82%
OM growth 5Y5.17%
PM growth 3Y14.94%
PM growth 5Y2.65%
GM growth 3Y10.74%
GM growth 5Y1.24%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.78
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.33 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 63.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.85% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 14 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.41% | ||
| Profit Quality | 117.79% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.21 |
F-Score5
WACC14.15%
ROIC/WACC0.96
Cap/Depr(3y)58.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.24%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.23%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.42%
Profit Quality(3y)118.17%
Profit Quality(5y)83.74%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.86%
EPS 3Y16.84%
EPS 5Y12.6%
EPS Q2Q%-25.17%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.48%
Revenue growth 5Y6.27%
Sales Q2Q%-2.94%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-7.85%
EBIT growth 3Y15.26%
EBIT growth 5Y11.76%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y6.29%
FCF growth 3Y110.87%
FCF growth 5Y20.81%
OCF growth 1Y9.5%
OCF growth 3Y73.68%
OCF growth 5Y14.89%
NEWMARKET CORP / NEU Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of NEWMARKET CORP (NEU) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to NEU.
What is the valuation status for NEU stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to NEWMARKET CORP (NEU). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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NEWMARKET CORP (NEU) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
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The financial health rating of NEWMARKET CORP (NEU) is 8 / 10.