PURECYCLE TECHNOLOGIES INC (PCT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:PCT • US74623V1035

9.56 USD
-0.66 (-6.46%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
9.58 USD
+0.02 (+0.21%)
After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:12:31 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

Overall PCT gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated PCT against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. The financial health of PCT is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. PCT has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • PCT had negative earnings in the past year.
  • PCT had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
  • PCT had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • PCT had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
PCT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPCT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -100M -200M -300M

1.2 Ratios

  • PCT's Return On Assets of -23.10% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PCT is outperformed by 89.16% of its industry peers.
  • PCT has a Return On Equity of -62.16%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: PCT underperforms 85.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -23.1%
ROE -62.16%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-18.61%
ROA(5y)-13.78%
ROE(3y)-67.01%
ROE(5y)-44.56%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
PCT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPCT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -50 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

  • PCT does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
PCT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPCT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • Compared to 1 year ago, PCT has more shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for PCT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for PCT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
PCT Yearly Shares OutstandingPCT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
PCT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPCT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.31, we must say that PCT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • PCT has a worse Altman-Z score (0.31) than 84.34% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.97 indicates that PCT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • PCT has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.97) than 65.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.97
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.31
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
PCT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPCT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.24 indicates that PCT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • PCT has a Current ratio of 2.24. This is in the better half of the industry: PCT outperforms 61.45% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.15 indicates that PCT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • PCT's Quick ratio of 2.15 is amongst the best of the industry. PCT outperforms 80.72% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.24
Quick Ratio 2.15
PCT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPCT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.98% over the past year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.98%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%64.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, PCT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.04% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 186.43% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y28.95%
EPS Next 2Y24.39%
EPS Next 3Y15.8%
EPS Next 5Y16.04%
Revenue Next Year294.98%
Revenue Next 2Y464.83%
Revenue Next 3Y262.68%
Revenue Next 5Y186.43%

3.3 Evolution

PCT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPCT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2021 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
PCT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPCT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 0 1 -1 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • PCT reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
  • Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for PCT. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
PCT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPCT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
PCT Per share dataPCT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 -1 2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • PCT's earnings are expected to grow with 15.80% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y24.39%
EPS Next 3Y15.8%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • PCT does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

PURECYCLE TECHNOLOGIES INC / PCT FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for PCT stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to PCT.


Can you provide the valuation status for PURECYCLE TECHNOLOGIES INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 0 / 10 to PURECYCLE TECHNOLOGIES INC (PCT). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is PURECYCLE TECHNOLOGIES INC (PCT) stock?

PURECYCLE TECHNOLOGIES INC (PCT) has a profitability rating of 0 / 10.