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.
1. SXT Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- SXT had positive earnings in the past year.
- SXT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- SXT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- SXT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of SXT (5.99%) is better than 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 Return On Invested Capital of 8.57%. This is in the better half of the industry: SXT outperforms 76.83% 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 6.49%.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- SXT's Profit Margin of 8.34% is amongst the best of the industry. SXT outperforms 82.93% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SXT has remained more or less at the same level.
- SXT has a better Operating Margin (13.83%) than 75.61% of its industry peers.
- SXT's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- SXT's Gross Margin of 33.92% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SXT outperforms 69.51% 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 | 13.83% | ||
| 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%
2. SXT Health Analysis
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 more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, SXT has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The debt/assets ratio for SXT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- SXT has an Altman-Z score of 4.90. This indicates that SXT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of SXT (4.90) is better than 95.12% of its industry peers.
- SXT has a debt to FCF ratio of 18.47. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SXT would need 18.47 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- SXT has a Debt to FCF ratio (18.47) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- SXT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating SXT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.59, SXT is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.54% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.9 |
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC14.11%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.10, SXT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- SXT has a Quick Ratio of 1.53. This is a normal value and indicates that SXT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- SXT has a better Quick ratio (1.53) than 64.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.53 |
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.
- Looking at the last year, SXT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.52% in the last year.
- 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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, SXT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.68% on average per year.
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. SXT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 27.08, 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 (27.18), we can say SXT is valued inline with the index average.
- SXT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.08.
- SXT's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- SXT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 37.96.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 63.41% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than SXT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as SXT.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 104.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.33 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- SXT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as SXT's earnings are expected to grow with 16.98% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.4
PEG (5Y)6.09
EPS Next 2Y13.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.98%
5. SXT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- SXT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.77%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.04, SXT has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, SXT has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.77% |
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 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
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.
- 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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
94.23
+1.07 (+1.15%)
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 Owners99.24%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners1.19%
Ins Owner Change2.95%
Market Cap4.01B
Revenue(TTM)1.61B
Net Income(TTM)134.49M
Analysts80
Price Target120.36 (27.73%)
Short Float %3.1%
Short Ratio4.02
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.77% |
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.08%
DP51.76%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-03 2026-02-03 (0.41)
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)-3.28%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.08 | ||
| P/S | 2.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 104.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 31.37 | ||
| P/B | 3.36 | ||
| P/tB | 5.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.33 |
EPS(TTM)3.48
EY3.69%
EPS(NY)3.76
Fwd EY3.99%
FCF(TTM)0.9
FCFY0.96%
OCF(TTM)3
OCFY3.19%
SpS37.89
BVpS28.05
TBVpS17.48
PEG (NY)3.4
PEG (5Y)6.09
Graham Number46.86
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.9 |
F-Score4
WACC14.11%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to SXT.
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SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SXT) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
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The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SXT) is 27.08 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.36.
What is the financial health of SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SXT) stock?
The financial health rating of SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SXT) is 5 / 10.