ADVANSIX INC (ASIX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:ASIX • US00773T1016
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At close: Jan 29, 2026
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After Hours: 1/29/2026, 8:04:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to ASIX. ASIX was compared to 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While ASIX is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. ASIX may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- ASIX had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year ASIX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- ASIX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years ASIX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- ASIX has a better Return On Assets (3.11%) than 69.88% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.41%, ASIX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- ASIX has a Return On Invested Capital (3.30%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- ASIX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.21%. This is above the industry average of 6.11%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (9.21%) for ASIX is well above the current ROIC(3.30%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.11% | ||
| ROE | 6.41% | ||
| ROIC | 3.3% |
ROA(3y)5.97%
ROA(5y)6.44%
ROE(3y)12.12%
ROE(5y)14%
ROIC(3y)9.21%
ROIC(5y)10.01%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.52%, ASIX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- ASIX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- ASIX has a Operating Margin of 3.41%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ASIX underperforms 65.06% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ASIX has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 9.98%, ASIX is doing worse than 81.93% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ASIX has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.52% | ||
| GM | 9.98% |
OM growth 3Y-30.05%
OM growth 5Y-6.66%
PM growth 3Y-29.49%
PM growth 5Y-1.78%
GM growth 3Y-14.76%
GM growth 5Y-2.25%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ASIX is destroying value.
- ASIX has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, ASIX has less shares outstanding
- ASIX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- ASIX has an Altman-Z score of 1.92. This is not the best score and indicates that ASIX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.92, ASIX is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ASIX is 2314.81, which is on the high side as it means it would take ASIX, 2314.81 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- ASIX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2314.81. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ASIX outperforms 40.96% of its industry peers.
- ASIX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- ASIX has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.31) than 77.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2314.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.92 |
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC12.65%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.36 indicates that ASIX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.36, ASIX is not doing good in the industry: 81.93% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that ASIX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- ASIX has a Quick ratio of 0.74. This is amonst the worse of the industry: ASIX underperforms 84.34% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 32.20% over the past year.
- ASIX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.81% yearly.
- ASIX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.05%.
- ASIX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.18% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.2%
EPS 3Y-25.91%
EPS 5Y6.81%
EPS Q2Q%-90.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.42%
Revenue growth 5Y3.18%
Sales Q2Q%-5.96%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, ASIX will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.65% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, ASIX will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.66% on average per year.
EPS Next Y34.53%
EPS Next 2Y15.65%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.66%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.86, the valuation of ASIX can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ASIX is valued cheaper than 93.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.39, ASIX is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.12, the valuation of ASIX can be described as very cheap.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ASIX indicates a rather cheap valuation: ASIX is cheaper than 96.39% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ASIX to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.72), we can say ASIX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ASIX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ASIX is cheaper than 93.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- ASIX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3991.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ASIX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- ASIX's earnings are expected to grow with 15.65% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)1.01
EPS Next 2Y15.65%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.74%, ASIX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.23, ASIX pays a better dividend. On top of this ASIX pays more dividend than 85.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, ASIX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.74% |
5.2 History
- ASIX has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- ASIX has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- 32.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ASIX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP32.72%
EPS Next 2Y15.65%
EPS Next 3YN/A
ADVANSIX INC / ASIX FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ADVANSIX INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ASIX.
What is the valuation status for ASIX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to ADVANSIX INC (ASIX). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ADVANSIX INC?
ADVANSIX INC (ASIX) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of ADVANSIX INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ADVANSIX INC (ASIX) is 6.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.53.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ASIX stock?
The dividend rating of ADVANSIX INC (ASIX) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 32.72%.