AVIENT CORP (AVNT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:AVNT - US05368V1061 - Common Stock
35.65 USD
-0.35 (-0.97%)
35.65 USD
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AVNT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. AVNT has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. AVNT is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 1.87%, AVNT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- AVNT has a Return On Equity of 4.78%. This is in the better half of the industry: AVNT outperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of AVNT (5.04%) is better than 60.98% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AVNT is in line with the industry average of 6.11%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (4.38%) for AVNT is below the current ROIC(5.04%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- AVNT has a better Profit Margin (3.49%) than 64.63% of its industry peers.
- AVNT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of AVNT (10.19%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AVNT has grown nicely.
- AVNT has a Gross Margin of 32.21%. This is in the better half of the industry: AVNT outperforms 62.20% of its industry peers.
- AVNT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
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
- The number of shares outstanding for AVNT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, AVNT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.82 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 1.82. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AVNT outperforms 48.78% of its industry peers.
- AVNT has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.05. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as AVNT would need 13.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- AVNT has a Debt to FCF ratio (13.05) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- AVNT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83. This is a neutral value indicating AVNT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- AVNT has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.83) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.83 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.82 |
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC11.27%
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's Current ratio of 2.03 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AVNT outperforms 53.66% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.47 indicates that AVNT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- AVNT has a Quick ratio (1.47) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 |
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.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.51% on average over the past years.
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
- AVNT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.81% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.97% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.79%
EPS Next 2Y8.34%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.18%
Revenue Next 2Y1.28%
Revenue Next 3Y1.97%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.96, which indicates a correct valuation of AVNT.
- 79.27% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AVNT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- AVNT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.38, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.42 indicates a reasonable valuation of AVNT.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AVNT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.49% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AVNT to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.29), we can say AVNT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AVNT is valued a bit cheaper than 63.41% 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 68.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- AVNT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.66
PEG (5Y)3.05
EPS Next 2Y8.34%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.06%, AVNT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.28, AVNT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, AVNT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.06% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- 86.14% 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.
DP86.14%
EPS Next 2Y8.34%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-12 2026-02-12/amc
Inst Owners101.9%
Inst Owner Change-78.34%
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner Change2.87%
Market Cap3.26B
Revenue(TTM)3.25B
Net Income(TTM)113.30M
Analysts81.33
Price Target42.5 (19.21%)
Short Float %2.53%
Short Ratio3.18
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.06% |
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)-4.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.42 | ||
| P/S | 1.01 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.73 | ||
| P/B | 1.38 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.28 |
EPS(TTM)2.75
EY7.71%
EPS(NY)3.12
Fwd EY8.76%
FCF(TTM)1.65
FCFY4.63%
OCF(TTM)2.8
OCFY7.86%
SpS35.45
BVpS25.91
TBVpS-9.74
PEG (NY)1.66
PEG (5Y)3.05
Graham Number40.04
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.82 |
F-Score6
WACC11.27%
ROIC/WACC0.45
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 Y7.79%
EPS Next 2Y8.34%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%
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 2Y1.28%
Revenue Next 3Y1.97%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y0.09%
EBIT growth 3Y2.11%
EBIT growth 5Y14.81%
EBIT Next Year59.55%
EBIT Next 3Y20.85%
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 12.96 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.38.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for AVNT stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AVIENT CORP (AVNT) is expected to grow by 7.79% in the next year.