SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SXT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:SXT • US81725T1007
91.87 USD
+1.4 (+1.55%)
At close: Feb 23, 2026
91.87 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/23/2026, 8:17:19 PM
Taking everything into account, SXT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SXT was compared to 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While SXT belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SXT is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year SXT was profitable.
- In the past year SXT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years SXT 4 years were profitable.
- Of the past 5 years SXT 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- SXT has a better Return On Assets (6.30%) than 85.54% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 11.79%, SXT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- SXT's Return On Invested Capital of 8.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SXT outperforms 77.11% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SXT is in line with the industry average of 6.11%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.32%) for SXT is above the 3 year average (8.07%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.3% | ||
| ROE | 11.79% | ||
| ROIC | 8.32% |
ROA(3y)5.97%
ROA(5y)6.2%
ROE(3y)11.57%
ROE(5y)11.82%
ROIC(3y)8.07%
ROIC(5y)8.29%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of SXT (8.72%) is better than 84.34% of its industry peers.
- SXT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- SXT has a better Operating Margin (13.88%) than 72.29% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SXT has grown nicely.
- SXT has a Gross Margin of 33.88%. This is in the better half of the industry: SXT outperforms 68.67% of its industry peers.
- SXT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.72% | ||
| GM | 33.88% |
OM growth 3Y-1.22%
OM growth 5Y6.81%
PM growth 3Y-2.37%
PM growth 5Y5.25%
GM growth 3Y-0.3%
GM growth 5Y0.81%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- SXT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- SXT has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.95 indicates that SXT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.95, SXT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- SXT has a debt to FCF ratio of 29.99. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SXT would need 29.99 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- SXT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 29.99. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SXT outperforms 45.78% of its industry peers.
- SXT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60. This is a neutral value indicating SXT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- SXT has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.60) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 29.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.95 |
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC13.93%
2.3 Liquidity
- SXT has a Current Ratio of 4.59. This indicates that SXT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.59, SXT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- SXT has a Quick Ratio of 1.79. This is a normal value and indicates that SXT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.79, SXT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.70% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- SXT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 15.61%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.44% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.61%
EPS 3Y1.38%
EPS 5Y4.44%
EPS Q2Q%10.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%4.52%
3.2 Future
- SXT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.43% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.33% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y14.83%
EPS Next 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3Y19.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.07%
Revenue Next 2Y6.99%
Revenue Next 3Y9.33%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.40, SXT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as SXT.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.64, SXT is valued at the same level.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.99 indicates a rather expensive valuation of SXT.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as SXT.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SXT to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.75), we can say SXT is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SXT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: SXT is more expensive than 60.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- SXT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 164.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- SXT's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- SXT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- SXT's earnings are expected to grow with 19.43% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.78
PEG (5Y)5.94
EPS Next 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3Y19.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.81%, SXT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- SXT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.20.
- SXT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.81% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of SXT has a limited annual growth rate of 2.28%.
- SXT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- SXT has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.28%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- SXT pays out 50.00% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- SXT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP50%
EPS Next 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3Y19.43%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-13 2026-02-13/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-24 2026-04-24
Inst Owners100.5%
Inst Owner Change-1.42%
Ins Owners1.18%
Ins Owner Change2.9%
Market Cap3.90B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)139.11M
Analysts80
Price Target122.4 (33.23%)
Short Float %2.91%
Short Ratio4.15
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.81% |
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.28%
DP50%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-03 2026-02-03 (0.41)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.69%
Min EPS beat(2)5.61%
Max EPS beat(2)5.76%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.94%
Min EPS beat(4)0.56%
Max EPS beat(4)5.76%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.41%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)0.64%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.86%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.01%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.62%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.54%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.63%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.21%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.99 | ||
| P/S | 2.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 164.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 37.29 | ||
| P/B | 3.31 | ||
| P/tB | 5.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.19 |
EPS(TTM)3.48
EY3.79%
EPS(NY)4
Fwd EY4.35%
FCF(TTM)0.56
FCFY0.61%
OCF(TTM)2.46
OCFY2.68%
SpS37.55
BVpS27.78
TBVpS17.19
PEG (NY)1.78
PEG (5Y)5.94
Graham Number46.64
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.3% | ||
| ROE | 11.79% | ||
| ROCE | 11.2% | ||
| ROIC | 8.32% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.5% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.08% | ||
| OM | 13.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.72% | ||
| GM | 33.88% | ||
| FCFM | 1.49% |
ROA(3y)5.97%
ROA(5y)6.2%
ROE(3y)11.57%
ROE(5y)11.82%
ROIC(3y)8.07%
ROIC(5y)8.29%
ROICexc(3y)8.19%
ROICexc(5y)8.42%
ROICexgc(3y)10.89%
ROICexgc(5y)11.48%
ROCE(3y)10.98%
ROCE(5y)11.24%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.49%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.73%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.59%
OM growth 3Y-1.22%
OM growth 5Y6.81%
PM growth 3Y-2.37%
PM growth 5Y5.25%
GM growth 3Y-0.3%
GM growth 5Y0.81%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.72
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 29.99 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.52 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 132.57% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.07% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 37.06% | ||
| Profit Quality | 17.07% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.95 |
F-Score5
WACC13.93%
ROIC/WACC0.6
Cap/Depr(3y)133.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)124.67%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.12%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.74%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.61%
EPS 3Y1.38%
EPS 5Y4.44%
EPS Q2Q%10.77%
EPS Next Y14.83%
EPS Next 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3Y19.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%4.52%
Revenue Next Year6.07%
Revenue Next 2Y6.99%
Revenue Next 3Y9.33%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y15.72%
EBIT growth 3Y2.83%
EBIT growth 5Y10.36%
EBIT Next Year51.5%
EBIT Next 3Y23.28%
EBIT Next 5Y22.93%
FCF growth 1Y174.3%
FCF growth 3Y5.07%
FCF growth 5Y-6.64%
OCF growth 1Y0.64%
OCF growth 3Y2.67%
OCF growth 5Y-2.37%
SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP / SXT FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SXT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SXT.
What is the valuation status for SXT stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SXT). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of SXT stock?
SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SXT) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for SXT stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SXT) is expected to grow by 14.83% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SXT) stock?
The dividend rating of SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SXT) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 50%.