AVIENT CORP (AVNT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:AVNT • US05368V1061

38.55 USD
+0.24 (+0.63%)
Last: Feb 6, 2026, 10:21 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to AVNT. AVNT was compared to 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While AVNT belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. AVNT has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • AVNT had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year AVNT had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years AVNT has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years AVNT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
AVNT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAVNT 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 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.87%, AVNT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AVNT has a better Return On Equity (4.78%) than 65.06% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.04%, AVNT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AVNT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.38%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.09%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (4.38%) for AVNT is below the current ROIC(5.04%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.87%
ROE 4.78%
ROIC 5.04%
ROA(3y)5.25%
ROA(5y)4.61%
ROE(3y)13.57%
ROE(5y)12.29%
ROIC(3y)4.38%
ROIC(5y)4.85%
AVNT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAVNT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

1.3 Margins

  • AVNT's Profit Margin of 3.49% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AVNT outperforms 65.06% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AVNT has declined.
  • AVNT has a Operating Margin (10.19%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • AVNT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • AVNT has a Gross Margin of 32.21%. This is in the better half of the industry: AVNT outperforms 62.65% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AVNT has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.19%
PM (TTM) 3.49%
GM 32.21%
OM growth 3Y2.89%
OM growth 5Y12%
PM growth 3Y-9.09%
PM growth 5Y-23.95%
GM growth 3Y3.39%
GM growth 5Y6.91%
AVNT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAVNT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AVNT is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for AVNT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • AVNT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, AVNT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
AVNT Yearly Shares OutstandingAVNT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
AVNT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAVNT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 1.86 indicates that AVNT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • AVNT has a Altman-Z score of 1.86. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AVNT outperforms 51.81% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of AVNT is 13.05, which is on the high side as it means it would take AVNT, 13.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • AVNT's Debt to FCF ratio of 13.05 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AVNT outperforms 53.01% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83 indicates that AVNT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • AVNT has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.83) than 60.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.83
Debt/FCF 13.05
Altman-Z 1.86
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC11.5%
AVNT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAVNT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • AVNT has a Current Ratio of 2.03. This indicates that AVNT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • AVNT has a Current ratio (2.03) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • AVNT has a Quick Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that AVNT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • AVNT has a Quick ratio of 1.47. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AVNT outperforms 59.04% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.03
Quick Ratio 1.47
AVNT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAVNT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • AVNT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 2.23%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.25% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.03% in the past year.
  • AVNT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.51% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.23%
EPS 3Y-4.35%
EPS 5Y4.25%
EPS Q2Q%7.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.03%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.76%
Revenue growth 5Y2.51%
Sales Q2Q%-1.07%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, AVNT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.67% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, AVNT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.99% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.87%
EPS Next 2Y8.22%
EPS Next 3Y8.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.18%
Revenue Next 2Y1.29%
Revenue Next 3Y1.99%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
AVNT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAVNT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B
AVNT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAVNT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.02, the valuation of AVNT can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AVNT is valued a bit cheaper than 79.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.67, AVNT is valued a bit cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.38 indicates a correct valuation of AVNT.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AVNT indicates a rather cheap valuation: AVNT is cheaper than 80.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.20. AVNT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.02
Fwd PE 12.38
AVNT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAVNT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AVNT is valued a bit cheaper than 62.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AVNT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AVNT is cheaper than 65.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.36
EV/EBITDA 9.75
AVNT Per share dataAVNT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • AVNT's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of AVNT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.78
PEG (5Y)3.3
EPS Next 2Y8.22%
EPS Next 3Y8.67%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • AVNT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.05%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.22, AVNT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • AVNT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.05%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of AVNT has a limited annual growth rate of 5.71%.
  • AVNT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • AVNT has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.71%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
AVNT Yearly Dividends per shareAVNT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 86.14% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AVNT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • AVNT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP86.14%
EPS Next 2Y8.22%
EPS Next 3Y8.67%
AVNT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAVNT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M
AVNT Dividend Payout.AVNT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AVNT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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AVIENT CORP

NYSE:AVNT (2/6/2026, 10:21:09 AM)

38.55

+0.24 (+0.63%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)11-05
Earnings (Next)02-12
Inst Owners101.9%
Inst Owner Change-3%
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner Change2.89%
Market Cap3.53B
Revenue(TTM)3.25B
Net Income(TTM)113.30M
Analysts81.33
Price Target42.5 (10.25%)
Short Float %3.13%
Short Ratio3.42
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.05%
Yearly Dividend1.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.71%
DP86.14%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.47%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.86%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.09%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.47%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.09%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.28%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)7.29%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)5.66%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.44%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.44%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.39%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.76%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.38%
PT rev (1m)0.54%
PT rev (3m)-2.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.96%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.02
Fwd PE 12.38
P/S 1.09
P/FCF 23.36
P/OCF 13.77
P/B 1.49
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.75
EPS(TTM)2.75
EY7.13%
EPS(NY)3.12
Fwd EY8.08%
FCF(TTM)1.65
FCFY4.28%
OCF(TTM)2.8
OCFY7.26%
SpS35.45
BVpS25.91
TBVpS-9.74
PEG (NY)1.78
PEG (5Y)3.3
Graham Number40.04
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.87%
ROE 4.78%
ROCE 6.18%
ROIC 5.04%
ROICexc 5.5%
ROICexgc 16.43%
OM 10.19%
PM (TTM) 3.49%
GM 32.21%
FCFM 4.65%
ROA(3y)5.25%
ROA(5y)4.61%
ROE(3y)13.57%
ROE(5y)12.29%
ROIC(3y)4.38%
ROIC(5y)4.85%
ROICexc(3y)4.93%
ROICexc(5y)5.59%
ROICexgc(3y)16.68%
ROICexgc(5y)17.68%
ROCE(3y)5.36%
ROCE(5y)5.94%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.85%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.73%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.57%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.48%
OM growth 3Y2.89%
OM growth 5Y12%
PM growth 3Y-9.09%
PM growth 5Y-23.95%
GM growth 3Y3.39%
GM growth 5Y6.91%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.83
Debt/FCF 13.05
Debt/EBITDA 3.82
Cap/Depr 56.8%
Cap/Sales 3.24%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 49.68%
Profit Quality 133.36%
Current Ratio 2.03
Quick Ratio 1.47
Altman-Z 1.86
F-Score6
WACC11.5%
ROIC/WACC0.44
Cap/Depr(3y)66.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)65.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.56%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.15%
Profit Quality(3y)76.61%
Profit Quality(5y)81.33%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.23%
EPS 3Y-4.35%
EPS 5Y4.25%
EPS Q2Q%7.69%
EPS Next Y7.87%
EPS Next 2Y8.22%
EPS Next 3Y8.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.03%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.76%
Revenue growth 5Y2.51%
Sales Q2Q%-1.07%
Revenue Next Year0.18%
Revenue Next 2Y1.29%
Revenue Next 3Y1.99%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y0.09%
EBIT growth 3Y2.11%
EBIT growth 5Y14.81%
EBIT Next Year59.55%
EBIT Next 3Y20.87%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y57.07%
FCF growth 3Y0.93%
FCF growth 5Y-9.24%
OCF growth 1Y15.7%
OCF growth 3Y3.18%
OCF growth 5Y-3.11%

AVIENT CORP / AVNT FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for AVIENT CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AVNT.


Can you provide the valuation status for AVIENT CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to AVIENT CORP (AVNT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is AVIENT CORP (AVNT) stock?

AVIENT CORP (AVNT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AVIENT CORP (AVNT) is 14.02 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.49.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for AVNT stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AVIENT CORP (AVNT) is expected to grow by 7.87% in the next year.