AVIENT CORP (AVNT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:AVNT • US05368V1061
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36.485 USD
+1.77 (+5.08%)
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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
- AVNT had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year AVNT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- AVNT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years AVNT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.36%, AVNT is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of 3.45%, AVNT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- AVNT has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.05%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AVNT outperforms 54.88% of its industry peers.
- AVNT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.29%. This is below the industry average of 6.46%.
| 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
- AVNT has a Profit Margin (2.51%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- AVNT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- AVNT has a Operating Margin of 8.52%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AVNT outperforms 51.22% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AVNT has grown nicely.
- AVNT has a Gross Margin of 31.15%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AVNT outperforms 59.76% 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AVNT is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, AVNT has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, AVNT has more shares outstanding
- AVNT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- AVNT has an Altman-Z score of 1.76. This is a bad value and indicates that AVNT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.76, AVNT is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.86. This is in the better half of the industry: AVNT outperforms 64.63% of its industry peers.
- AVNT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.81. This is a neutral value indicating AVNT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.81, AVNT is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.76 |
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC11.25%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.66 indicates that AVNT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of AVNT (1.66) is worse than 63.41% 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.
- AVNT has a Quick ratio (1.22) which is in line with its industry peers.
| 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%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.14% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, AVNT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.61% in the last year.
- AVNT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.11% yearly.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, AVNT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.60% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, AVNT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.68% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.86%
EPS Next 2Y10.14%
EPS Next 3Y10.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.29%
Revenue Next 2Y3.39%
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
- AVNT is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.94.
- AVNT's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AVNT is cheaper than 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.21. AVNT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.67, the valuation of AVNT can be described as very reasonable.
- AVNT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AVNT is cheaper than 86.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.10. AVNT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AVNT is valued a bit cheaper than 67.07% 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 79.27% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.9 |
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)1.19
PEG (5Y)1.28
EPS Next 2Y10.14%
EPS Next 3Y10.6%
5. AVNT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- AVNT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.09%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.07, AVNT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, AVNT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.09% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of AVNT has a limited annual growth rate of 4.96%.
- AVNT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- AVNT has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.96%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years14
5.3 Sustainability
- AVNT pays out 120.63% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- AVNT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP120.63%
EPS Next 2Y10.14%
EPS Next 3Y10.6%
AVNT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:AVNT (4/8/2026, 10:10:43 AM)
36.485
+1.77 (+5.08%)
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%
Ins Owners0.59%
Ins Owner Change4.69%
Market Cap3.34B
Revenue(TTM)3.26B
Net Income(TTM)81.90M
Analysts81.43
Price Target49.73 (36.3%)
Short Float %3.39%
Short Ratio3.39
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.09% |
Yearly Dividend1.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.96%
DP120.63%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years14
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)0.63%
PT rev (3m)17.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.67 | ||
| P/S | 1.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.08 | ||
| P/B | 1.41 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.9 |
EPS(TTM)2.82
EY7.73%
EPS(NY)3.13
Fwd EY8.57%
FCF(TTM)2.13
FCFY5.83%
OCF(TTM)3.29
OCFY9.02%
SpS35.58
BVpS25.91
TBVpS-9.56
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)1.28
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 | 1.76 |
F-Score4
WACC11.25%
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 Year3.29%
Revenue Next 2Y3.39%
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
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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.
Can you provide the profitability details for AVIENT CORP?
AVIENT CORP (AVNT) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of AVIENT CORP (AVNT) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AVIENT CORP (AVNT) is 12.94 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.41.
How sustainable is the dividend of AVIENT CORP (AVNT) stock?
The dividend rating of AVIENT CORP (AVNT) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 120.63%.