AVIENT CORP (AVNT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:AVNT • US05368V1061
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This AVNT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. AVNT Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year AVNT was profitable.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- AVNT has a Return On Assets (1.36%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- AVNT has a Return On Equity of 3.45%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AVNT outperforms 59.04% of its industry peers.
- AVNT has a Return On Invested Capital (4.05%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AVNT is below the industry average of 6.51%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.36% | ||
| ROE | 3.45% | ||
| ROIC | 4.05% |
ROA(3y)1.85%
ROA(5y)4.34%
ROE(3y)4.68%
ROE(5y)11.43%
ROIC(3y)4.29%
ROIC(5y)4.52%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of AVNT (2.51%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AVNT has declined.
- AVNT has a Operating Margin (8.52%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- AVNT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- AVNT has a Gross Margin of 31.15%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AVNT outperforms 59.04% of its industry peers.
- AVNT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.51% | ||
| GM | 31.15% |
OM growth 3Y7.04%
OM growth 5Y5.83%
PM growth 3Y-50.49%
PM growth 5Y-9.15%
GM growth 3Y5.99%
GM growth 5Y5.16%
2. AVNT Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AVNT is destroying value.
- AVNT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for AVNT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- AVNT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.78, we must say that AVNT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- AVNT has a Altman-Z score of 1.78. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AVNT outperforms 45.78% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of AVNT is 9.86, which is on the high side as it means it would take AVNT, 9.86 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- AVNT's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.86 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AVNT outperforms 66.27% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.81 indicates that AVNT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.81, AVNT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.96% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.78 |
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC11.37%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.66 indicates that AVNT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- AVNT has a worse Current ratio (1.66) than 63.86% of its industry peers.
- AVNT has a Quick Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that AVNT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of AVNT (1.22) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 |
3. AVNT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- AVNT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.02%.
- AVNT shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.14% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, AVNT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.61% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.11% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.02%
EPS 3Y-1.38%
EPS 5Y10.14%
EPS Q2Q%14.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.61%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.36%
Revenue growth 5Y0.11%
Sales Q2Q%1.89%
3.2 Future
- AVNT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.60% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.68% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.86%
EPS Next 2Y10.14%
EPS Next 3Y10.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.23%
Revenue Next 2Y3.31%
Revenue Next 3Y3.68%
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 stable.
- 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. AVNT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.86 indicates a correct valuation of AVNT.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AVNT is valued cheaper than 85.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.61, AVNT is valued a bit cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.60, the valuation of AVNT can be described as reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AVNT indicates a rather cheap valuation: AVNT is cheaper than 81.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- AVNT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 60.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AVNT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- AVNT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AVNT is cheaper than 78.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)1.27
EPS Next 2Y10.14%
EPS Next 3Y10.6%
5. AVNT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- AVNT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.43%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- AVNT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.12. AVNT pays more dividend than 81.93% of the companies in the same industry.
- AVNT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.43% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of AVNT has a limited annual growth rate of 4.96%.
- AVNT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- AVNT has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.96%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
5.3 Sustainability
- 120.63% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AVNT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of AVNT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP120.63%
EPS Next 2Y10.14%
EPS Next 3Y10.6%
AVNT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
36.27
+1.95 (+5.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners103.35%
Inst Owner Change0.24%
Ins Owners0.59%
Ins Owner Change4.74%
Market Cap3.32B
Revenue(TTM)3.26B
Net Income(TTM)81.90M
Analysts81.33
Price Target49.41 (36.23%)
Short Float %2.69%
Short Ratio2.83
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.43% |
Yearly Dividend1.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.96%
DP120.63%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date03-17 2026-03-17 (0.275)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.7%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.86%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.54%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.74%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.47%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.09%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)1.29%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.58%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)5.43%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.36%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.74%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.36%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.34%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.93%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.5%
PT rev (1m)15.04%
PT rev (3m)16.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.43%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.68%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.6 | ||
| P/S | 1.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.02 | ||
| P/B | 1.4 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.21 |
EPS(TTM)2.82
EY7.78%
EPS(NY)3.13
Fwd EY8.62%
FCF(TTM)2.13
FCFY5.87%
OCF(TTM)3.29
OCFY9.08%
SpS35.58
BVpS25.91
TBVpS-9.56
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)1.27
Graham Number40.55
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.36% | ||
| ROE | 3.45% | ||
| ROCE | 5.37% | ||
| ROIC | 4.05% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.49% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.77% | ||
| OM | 8.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.51% | ||
| GM | 31.15% | ||
| FCFM | 5.98% |
ROA(3y)1.85%
ROA(5y)4.34%
ROE(3y)4.68%
ROE(5y)11.43%
ROIC(3y)4.29%
ROIC(5y)4.52%
ROICexc(3y)4.78%
ROICexc(5y)5.14%
ROICexgc(3y)15.83%
ROICexgc(5y)16.45%
ROCE(3y)5.69%
ROCE(5y)6%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.69%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.76%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.87%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.44%
OM growth 3Y7.04%
OM growth 5Y5.83%
PM growth 3Y-50.49%
PM growth 5Y-9.15%
GM growth 3Y5.99%
GM growth 5Y5.16%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.86 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.15 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 57.34% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.27% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.03% | ||
| Profit Quality | 238.1% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.78 |
F-Score4
WACC11.37%
ROIC/WACC0.36
Cap/Depr(3y)63.02%
Cap/Depr(5y)65.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.41%
Profit Quality(3y)142.09%
Profit Quality(5y)104.96%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.02%
EPS 3Y-1.38%
EPS 5Y10.14%
EPS Q2Q%14.29%
EPS Next Y10.86%
EPS Next 2Y10.14%
EPS Next 3Y10.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.61%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.36%
Revenue growth 5Y0.11%
Sales Q2Q%1.89%
Revenue Next Year3.23%
Revenue Next 2Y3.31%
Revenue Next 3Y3.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-23.72%
EBIT growth 3Y5.59%
EBIT growth 5Y5.95%
EBIT Next Year58.95%
EBIT Next 3Y21.65%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y44.55%
FCF growth 3Y-12.68%
FCF growth 5Y4.31%
OCF growth 1Y17.45%
OCF growth 3Y-8.86%
OCF growth 5Y6.36%
AVIENT CORP / AVNT Fundamental Analysis 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 5 / 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 12.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.4.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for AVNT stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AVIENT CORP (AVNT) is expected to grow by 10.86% in the next year.