SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SXT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SXT - US81725T1007 - Common Stock
96.91 USD
-0.32 (-0.33%)
SXT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 84 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. SXT scores excellent on profitability, but 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
SXT had positive earnings in the past year.
SXT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years SXT has always been profitable.
SXT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 6.30%, SXT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
SXT has a Return On Equity of 11.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SXT outperforms 82.14% of its industry peers.
SXT's Return On Invested Capital of 8.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SXT outperforms 77.38% 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 6.09%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.07%) for SXT is below the current ROIC(8.32%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 8.72%, SXT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.76% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SXT has grown nicely.
SXT's Operating Margin of 13.88% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SXT outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SXT has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of SXT (33.88%) is better than 67.86% 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 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, SXT has more shares outstanding
SXT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SXT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
SXT has an Altman-Z score of 5.08. This indicates that SXT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
SXT has a Altman-Z score of 5.08. This is amongst the best in the industry. SXT outperforms 95.24% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SXT is 29.99, which is on the high side as it means it would take SXT, 29.99 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SXT has a Debt to FCF ratio (29.99) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SXT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60. This is a neutral value indicating SXT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SXT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.60 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SXT outperforms 59.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 29.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.08 |
ROIC/WACC0.59
WACC14.08%
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.
SXT has a Current ratio of 4.59. This is amongst the best in the industry. SXT outperforms 94.05% of its industry peers.
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.
SXT's Quick ratio of 1.79 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SXT outperforms 72.62% of its industry peers.
| 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 18.82%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.34% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, SXT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.25% in the last year.
SXT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.32% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.82%
EPS 3Y-1.4%
EPS 5Y0.34%
EPS Q2Q%20%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.25%
Revenue growth 3Y4.1%
Revenue growth 5Y3.32%
Sales Q2Q%4.97%
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 15.82% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.76% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y18.67%
EPS Next 2Y15.42%
EPS Next 3Y15.82%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.68%
Revenue Next 2Y4.81%
Revenue Next 3Y5.76%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.42, SXT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
SXT's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
SXT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.61, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.17, SXT is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SXT is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.01. SXT is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
71.43% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than SXT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SXT is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 173.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SXT's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of SXT may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SXT's earnings are expected to grow with 15.82% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)84.69
EPS Next 2Y15.42%
EPS Next 3Y15.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SXT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.69%.
SXT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.46.
SXT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.69% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SXT has a limited annual growth rate of 2.28%.
SXT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
SXT has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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 2Y15.42%
EPS Next 3Y15.82%
NYSE:SXT (12/23/2025, 9:42:51 AM)
96.91
-0.32 (-0.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.97%
Inst Owner Change-14.38%
Ins Owners1.15%
Ins Owner Change1.24%
Market Cap4.12B
Revenue(TTM)1.60B
Net Income(TTM)139.11M
Analysts80
Price Target124.44 (28.41%)
Short Float %2.7%
Short Ratio3.08
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.69% |
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.28%
DP50%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
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)-0.27%
PT rev (3m)-0.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.17 | ||
| P/S | 2.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 173.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 39.34 | ||
| P/B | 3.49 | ||
| P/tB | 5.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17 |
EPS(TTM)3.41
EY3.52%
EPS(NY)4.01
Fwd EY4.14%
FCF(TTM)0.56
FCFY0.58%
OCF(TTM)2.46
OCFY2.54%
SpS37.55
BVpS27.78
TBVpS17.19
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)84.69
Graham Number46.17
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 | 5.08 |
F-Score5
WACC14.08%
ROIC/WACC0.59
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)18.82%
EPS 3Y-1.4%
EPS 5Y0.34%
EPS Q2Q%20%
EPS Next Y18.67%
EPS Next 2Y15.42%
EPS Next 3Y15.82%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.25%
Revenue growth 3Y4.1%
Revenue growth 5Y3.32%
Sales Q2Q%4.97%
Revenue Next Year3.68%
Revenue Next 2Y4.81%
Revenue Next 3Y5.76%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y15.72%
EBIT growth 3Y2.83%
EBIT growth 5Y10.36%
EBIT Next Year51.33%
EBIT Next 3Y23.13%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
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 6 / 10 to SXT.
What is the valuation status of SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SXT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SXT). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SXT) stock?
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 28.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.49.
Is the dividend of SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SXT) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 50%.