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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years SXT has been profitable.
  • SXT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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's Return On Assets of 5.99% is amongst the best of the industry. SXT outperforms 84.15% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of SXT (11.27%) is better than 81.71% of its industry peers.
  • SXT has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.57%) than 76.83% 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 6.49%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (8.57%) for SXT is above the 3 year average (8.29%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.34%, SXT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SXT has remained more or less at the same level.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 13.83%, SXT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SXT has remained more or less at the same level.
  • SXT's Gross Margin of 33.92% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SXT outperforms 70.73% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SXT has remained more or less at the same level.
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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SXT is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, SXT has more shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for SXT remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for SXT is higher compared to a year ago.
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 5.06. This indicates that SXT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • SXT's Altman-Z score of 5.06 is amongst the best of the industry. SXT outperforms 95.12% 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 47.56% 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 5.06
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC14.15%
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 91.46% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.53 indicates that SXT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • SXT has a Quick ratio of 1.53. This is in the better half of the industry: SXT outperforms 64.63% 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.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, SXT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.44% on average per year.
  • SXT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.52%.
  • Measured over the past years, SXT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.89% on average per year.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, SXT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.98% on average per year.
  • SXT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.68% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.97%
EPS Next 2Y13.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.98%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.66%
Revenue Next 2Y8.55%
Revenue Next 3Y10.68%
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 accelerating.
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 28.69, the valuation of SXT can be described as expensive.
  • SXT's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SXT to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.95), we can say SXT is valued inline with the index average.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.57, the valuation of SXT can be described as expensive.
  • SXT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • SXT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.69
Fwd PE 26.57
SXT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSXT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SXT is valued a bit more expensive than 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SXT's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 110.57
EV/EBITDA 17.32
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 SXT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • SXT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • SXT's earnings are expected to grow with 16.98% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.6
PEG (5Y)6.45
EPS Next 2Y13.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.98%

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5. SXT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • SXT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.72%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.01, SXT has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, SXT has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.72%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of SXT has a limited annual growth rate of 1.08%.
  • SXT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)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

  • 51.76% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SXT. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of SXT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP51.76%
EPS Next 2Y13.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.98%
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 (4/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 99.83 0 (0%)

99.83

-0.43 (-0.43%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-13
Earnings (Next)04-24
Inst Owners99.24%
Inst Owner Change2.44%
Ins Owners1.19%
Ins Owner Change2.95%
Market Cap4.25B
Revenue(TTM)1.61B
Net Income(TTM)134.49M
Analysts80
Price Target120.36 (20.56%)
Short Float %2.67%
Short Ratio3.23
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.72%
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)-0.84%
PT rev (3m)-1.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.62%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.69
Fwd PE 26.57
P/S 2.63
P/FCF 110.57
P/OCF 33.23
P/B 3.56
P/tB 5.71
EV/EBITDA 17.32
EPS(TTM)3.48
EY3.49%
EPS(NY)3.76
Fwd EY3.76%
FCF(TTM)0.9
FCFY0.9%
OCF(TTM)3
OCFY3.01%
SpS37.89
BVpS28.05
TBVpS17.48
PEG (NY)3.6
PEG (5Y)6.45
Graham Number46.8646 (-53.06%)
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 5.06
F-Score4
WACC14.15%
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 2Y13.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.98%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.52%
Revenue growth 3Y3.91%
Revenue growth 5Y3.89%
Sales Q2Q%4.52%
Revenue Next Year7.66%
Revenue Next 2Y8.55%
Revenue Next 3Y10.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y12.47%
EBIT growth 3Y4.7%
EBIT growth 5Y5.42%
EBIT Next Year42.56%
EBIT Next 3Y26.64%
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?

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SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SXT) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the valuation of SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SXT) is 28.69 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.56.


What is the financial health of SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SXT) stock?

The financial health rating of SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SXT) is 5 / 10.