SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SXT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:SXT • US81725T1007

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This SXT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. SXT Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • SXT had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year SXT had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years SXT has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years SXT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
SXT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSXT 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 0 50M -50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • SXT has a better Return On Assets (5.99%) than 84.34% of its industry peers.
  • SXT has a better Return On Equity (11.27%) than 81.93% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of SXT (8.57%) is better than 75.90% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SXT is in line with the industry average of 6.51%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (8.29%) for SXT is below the current ROIC(8.57%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.99%
ROE 11.27%
ROIC 8.57%
ROA(3y)5.6%
ROA(5y)6.14%
ROE(3y)10.63%
ROE(5y)11.73%
ROIC(3y)8.29%
ROIC(5y)8.51%
SXT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSXT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • SXT has a better Profit Margin (8.34%) than 83.13% of its industry peers.
  • SXT's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • SXT's Operating Margin of 13.83% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SXT outperforms 74.70% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SXT has remained more or less at the same level.
  • SXT has a Gross Margin of 33.92%. 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 RankSector Rank
OM 13.83%
PM (TTM) 8.34%
GM 33.92%
OM growth 3Y0.77%
OM growth 5Y1.47%
PM growth 3Y-5.24%
PM growth 5Y0.29%
GM growth 3Y-0.11%
GM growth 5Y1.16%
SXT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSXT 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. SXT Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SXT is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for SXT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • SXT has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • SXT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
SXT Yearly Shares OutstandingSXT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
SXT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSXT 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 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • SXT has an Altman-Z score of 4.70. This indicates that SXT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • SXT has a Altman-Z score of 4.70. This is amongst the best in the industry. SXT outperforms 92.77% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of SXT is 18.47, which is on the high side as it means it would take SXT, 18.47 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • SXT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 18.47. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SXT outperforms 50.60% of its industry peers.
  • SXT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating SXT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • SXT has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.59) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 18.47
Altman-Z 4.7
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC13.96%
SXT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSXT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • SXT has a Current Ratio of 4.10. This indicates that SXT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • SXT's Current ratio of 4.10 is amongst the best of the industry. SXT outperforms 92.77% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.53 indicates that SXT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of SXT (1.53) is better than 63.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.1
Quick Ratio 1.53
SXT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSXT 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. SXT Growth Analysis

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.
  • SXT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.44% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.52% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.89% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.61%
EPS 3Y1.38%
EPS 5Y4.44%
EPS Q2Q%10.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.52%
Revenue growth 3Y3.91%
Revenue growth 5Y3.89%
Sales Q2Q%4.52%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.13% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, SXT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.74% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.97%
EPS Next 2Y13.77%
EPS Next 3Y18.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.72%
Revenue Next 2Y8.18%
Revenue Next 3Y9.74%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
SXT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSXT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
SXT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSXT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3 4 5

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4. SXT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 24.36, the valuation of SXT can be described as rather expensive.
  • SXT's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • SXT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.50.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.56, the valuation of SXT can be described as rather expensive.
  • SXT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.67. SXT is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.36
Fwd PE 22.56
SXT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSXT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SXT is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • SXT's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 93.9
EV/EBITDA 15.08
SXT Per share dataSXT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of SXT may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • SXT's earnings are expected to grow with 18.13% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.06
PEG (5Y)5.48
EPS Next 2Y13.77%
EPS Next 3Y18.13%

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5. SXT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • SXT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.91%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.12, SXT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, SXT has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.91%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of SXT has a limited annual growth rate of 1.08%.
  • SXT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • SXT has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.08%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
SXT Yearly Dividends per shareSXT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • SXT pays out 51.76% 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.
DP51.76%
EPS Next 2Y13.77%
EPS Next 3Y18.13%
SXT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSXT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M 100M 150M
SXT Dividend Payout.SXT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SXT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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SXT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP

NYSE:SXT (3/24/2026, 7:04:05 PM)

After market: 84.78 0 (0%)

84.78

-0.05 (-0.06%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-13
Earnings (Next)04-24
Inst Owners99.38%
Inst Owner Change-1.42%
Ins Owners1.23%
Ins Owner Change2.95%
Market Cap3.61B
Revenue(TTM)1.61B
Net Income(TTM)134.49M
Analysts80
Price Target121.38 (43.17%)
Short Float %2.96%
Short Ratio4.19
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.91%
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.08%
DP51.76%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-03
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.19%
Max EPS beat(2)5.61%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.51%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.19%
Max EPS beat(4)5.76%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.29%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.57%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)0.04%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.01%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.54%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.03%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.21%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.04%
PT rev (1m)-0.83%
PT rev (3m)-2.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-14.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.56%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.68%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.36
Fwd PE 22.56
P/S 2.24
P/FCF 93.9
P/OCF 28.22
P/B 3.02
P/tB 4.85
EV/EBITDA 15.08
EPS(TTM)3.48
EY4.1%
EPS(NY)3.76
Fwd EY4.43%
FCF(TTM)0.9
FCFY1.06%
OCF(TTM)3
OCFY3.54%
SpS37.89
BVpS28.05
TBVpS17.48
PEG (NY)3.06
PEG (5Y)5.48
Graham Number46.86
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.99%
ROE 11.27%
ROCE 11.26%
ROIC 8.57%
ROICexc 8.73%
ROICexgc 11.36%
OM 13.83%
PM (TTM) 8.34%
GM 33.92%
FCFM 2.38%
ROA(3y)5.6%
ROA(5y)6.14%
ROE(3y)10.63%
ROE(5y)11.73%
ROIC(3y)8.29%
ROIC(5y)8.51%
ROICexc(3y)8.43%
ROICexc(5y)8.65%
ROICexgc(3y)11.09%
ROICexgc(5y)11.6%
ROCE(3y)10.95%
ROCE(5y)11.25%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.72%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.46%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.29%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.1%
OM growth 3Y0.77%
OM growth 5Y1.47%
PM growth 3Y-5.24%
PM growth 5Y0.29%
GM growth 3Y-0.11%
GM growth 5Y1.16%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.72
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 18.47
Debt/EBITDA 2.5
Cap/Depr 146.34%
Cap/Sales 5.55%
Interest Coverage 7.59
Cash Conversion 45%
Profit Quality 28.57%
Current Ratio 4.1
Quick Ratio 1.53
Altman-Z 4.7
F-Score4
WACC13.96%
ROIC/WACC0.61
Cap/Depr(3y)132.15%
Cap/Depr(5y)132.89%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.06%
Profit Quality(3y)64.91%
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 Y7.97%
EPS Next 2Y13.77%
EPS Next 3Y18.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.52%
Revenue growth 3Y3.91%
Revenue growth 5Y3.89%
Sales Q2Q%4.52%
Revenue Next Year7.72%
Revenue Next 2Y8.18%
Revenue Next 3Y9.74%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y12.47%
EBIT growth 3Y4.7%
EBIT growth 5Y5.42%
EBIT Next Year41.89%
EBIT Next 3Y27.34%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-60.77%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-25.43%
OCF growth 1Y-18.66%
OCF growth 3Y119.6%
OCF growth 5Y-10.19%

SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP / SXT Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SXT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 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 7.97% 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 51.76%.