SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SXT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:SXT - US81725T1007 - Common Stock
91.205 USD
-3.09 (-3.27%)
Overall SXT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated SXT against 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. SXT scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SXT is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SXT was profitable.
SXT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SXT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years SXT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 6.12%, SXT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.37% of the companies in the same industry.
SXT's Return On Equity of 11.65% is amongst the best of the industry. SXT outperforms 81.71% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of SXT (8.06%) is better than 75.61% of its industry peers.
SXT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.07%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.28%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.12% | ||
| ROE | 11.65% | ||
| ROIC | 8.06% |
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
SXT has a Profit Margin of 8.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SXT outperforms 81.71% of its industry peers.
SXT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SXT has a Operating Margin of 13.46%. This is in the better half of the industry: SXT outperforms 70.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SXT has grown nicely.
SXT has a Gross Margin of 33.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: SXT outperforms 67.07% 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 | 13.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.56% | ||
| GM | 33.58% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SXT is destroying value.
SXT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SXT has less shares outstanding
SXT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
SXT has an Altman-Z score of 4.93. This indicates that SXT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
SXT has a better Altman-Z score (4.93) than 93.90% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SXT is 11.67, which is on the high side as it means it would take SXT, 11.67 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SXT's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.67 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SXT outperforms 59.76% of its industry peers.
SXT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating SXT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SXT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SXT outperforms 57.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.93 |
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC8.25%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.25 indicates that SXT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SXT has a Current ratio of 4.25. This is amongst the best in the industry. SXT outperforms 92.68% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.78 indicates that SXT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SXT's Quick ratio of 1.78 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SXT outperforms 73.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.78 |
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.
Measured over the past 5 years, SXT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.34% on average per year.
SXT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.92%.
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)6.92%
Revenue growth 3Y4.1%
Revenue growth 5Y3.32%
Sales Q2Q%4.97%
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 16.61% on average per year.
SXT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.18% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.88%
EPS Next 2Y14.83%
EPS Next 3Y16.61%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.3%
Revenue Next 2Y4.54%
Revenue Next 3Y6.18%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 26.75, 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 (26.11), we can say SXT is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.98, the valuation of SXT can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SXT is on the same level as its industry peers.
SXT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.55, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
69.51% 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 | 61.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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.
SXT's earnings are expected to grow with 16.61% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.68
PEG (5Y)79.7
EPS Next 2Y14.83%
EPS Next 3Y16.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SXT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.74%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.00, SXT has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, SXT is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.74% |
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 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
51.48% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SXT. 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.
DP51.48%
EPS Next 2Y14.83%
EPS Next 3Y16.61%
NYSE:SXT (11/3/2025, 2:37:00 PM)
91.205
-3.09 (-3.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners102.57%
Inst Owner Change-12.78%
Ins Owners1.29%
Ins Owner Change-0.12%
Market Cap3.87B
Revenue(TTM)1.56B
Net Income(TTM)134.84M
Analysts80
Price Target124.78 (36.81%)
Short Float %3.61%
Short Ratio3.08
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.74% |
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.28%
DP51.48%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.8%
Min EPS beat(2)3.84%
Max EPS beat(2)5.76%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.29%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.99%
Max EPS beat(4)5.76%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.59%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.25%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)0.59%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.54%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.75%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.54%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.02%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.37%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.74%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)15.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.98 | ||
| P/S | 2.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 61.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 28.17 | ||
| P/B | 3.35 | ||
| P/tB | 5.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.16 |
EPS(TTM)3.41
EY3.74%
EPS(NY)3.97
Fwd EY4.35%
FCF(TTM)1.49
FCFY1.63%
OCF(TTM)3.24
OCFY3.55%
SpS37.1
BVpS27.25
TBVpS16.6
PEG (NY)1.68
PEG (5Y)79.7
Graham Number45.72
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.12% | ||
| ROE | 11.65% | ||
| ROCE | 10.85% | ||
| ROIC | 8.06% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.3% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.9% | ||
| OM | 13.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.56% | ||
| GM | 33.58% | ||
| FCFM | 4.01% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.67 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.6 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 122.09% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.72% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 50.38% | ||
| Profit Quality | 46.8% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.93 |
F-Score6
WACC8.25%
ROIC/WACC0.98
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 Y15.88%
EPS Next 2Y14.83%
EPS Next 3Y16.61%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.92%
Revenue growth 3Y4.1%
Revenue growth 5Y3.32%
Sales Q2Q%4.97%
Revenue Next Year3.3%
Revenue Next 2Y4.54%
Revenue Next 3Y6.18%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y15.19%
EBIT growth 3Y2.83%
EBIT growth 5Y10.36%
EBIT Next Year49.19%
EBIT Next 3Y23.91%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y223.72%
FCF growth 3Y5.07%
FCF growth 5Y-6.64%
OCF growth 1Y235.56%
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 26.75 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.35.
Is the dividend of SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SXT) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 51.48%.