AVIENT CORP (AVNT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:AVNT - US05368V1061 - Common Stock
28.04 USD
-0.27 (-0.95%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to AVNT. AVNT was compared to 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. There are concerns on the financial health of AVNT while its profitability can be described as average. AVNT scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AVNT was profitable.
AVNT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years AVNT has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years AVNT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of AVNT (1.94%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AVNT's Return On Equity of 5.04% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AVNT outperforms 62.20% of its industry peers.
AVNT has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.10%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AVNT outperforms 52.44% of its industry peers.
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 6.13%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.94% | ||
| ROE | 5.04% | ||
| ROIC | 4.1% |
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 (3.65%) than 64.63% of its industry peers.
AVNT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
AVNT has a Operating Margin (8.31%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AVNT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
AVNT has a better Gross Margin (32.70%) than 65.85% of its industry peers.
AVNT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.65% | ||
| GM | 32.7% |
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
AVNT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, AVNT has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, AVNT has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for AVNT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.66, we must say that AVNT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of AVNT (1.66) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AVNT is 13.49, which is on the high side as it means it would take AVNT, 13.49 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
AVNT's Debt to FCF ratio of 13.49 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AVNT outperforms 57.32% of its industry peers.
AVNT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86. This is a neutral value indicating AVNT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
AVNT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.86. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AVNT outperforms 42.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.66 |
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC8.14%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.03 indicates that AVNT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
AVNT has a Current ratio (2.03) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AVNT has a Quick Ratio of 1.50. 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 1.50. This is in the better half of the industry: AVNT outperforms 62.20% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.5 |
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%.
AVNT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.25% yearly.
AVNT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.11%.
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)3.11%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.76%
Revenue growth 5Y2.51%
Sales Q2Q%-1.07%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.35% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.49% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.28%
EPS Next 2Y8.83%
EPS Next 3Y9.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.15%
Revenue Next 2Y2.17%
Revenue Next 3Y2.49%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
AVNT is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.20.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AVNT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.27% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AVNT to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.51), we can say AVNT is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.90, which indicates a very decent valuation of AVNT.
AVNT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AVNT is cheaper than 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
AVNT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AVNT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.20% of the companies are valued more expensively.
AVNT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AVNT is cheaper than 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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)1.4
PEG (5Y)2.4
EPS Next 2Y8.83%
EPS Next 3Y9.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AVNT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.65%.
The stock price of AVNT dropped by -24.55% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
AVNT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.00.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, AVNT pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.65% |
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
AVNT pays out 81.08% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of AVNT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP81.08%
EPS Next 2Y8.83%
EPS Next 3Y9.35%
NYSE:AVNT (11/19/2025, 1:23:46 PM)
28.04
-0.27 (-0.95%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners102.79%
Inst Owner Change-1.6%
Ins Owners0.52%
Ins Owner Change1.31%
Market Cap2.57B
Revenue(TTM)3.24B
Net Income(TTM)118.90M
Analysts81.33
Price Target43.75 (56.03%)
Short Float %1.58%
Short Ratio2.42
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.65% |
Yearly Dividend1.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.71%
DP81.08%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.78%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.47%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.09%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)0.02%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.47%
Max EPS beat(4)1.85%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.25%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)6.9%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)5.74%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.02%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.44%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.22%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.64%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.8%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.08%
PT rev (1m)-1.28%
PT rev (3m)1.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.9 | ||
| P/S | 0.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.05 | ||
| P/B | 1.09 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.12 |
EPS(TTM)2.75
EY9.81%
EPS(NY)3.15
Fwd EY11.24%
FCF(TTM)1.64
FCFY5.84%
OCF(TTM)2.79
OCFY9.95%
SpS35.56
BVpS25.76
TBVpS-10.11
PEG (NY)1.4
PEG (5Y)2.4
Graham Number39.93
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.94% | ||
| ROE | 5.04% | ||
| ROCE | 5.01% | ||
| ROIC | 4.1% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.49% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.49% | ||
| OM | 8.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.65% | ||
| GM | 32.7% | ||
| FCFM | 4.6% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.49 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.45 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 57.64% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.24% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 56.28% | ||
| Profit Quality | 125.99% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.66 |
F-Score5
WACC8.14%
ROIC/WACC0.5
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 Y7.28%
EPS Next 2Y8.83%
EPS Next 3Y9.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.11%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.76%
Revenue growth 5Y2.51%
Sales Q2Q%-1.07%
Revenue Next Year1.15%
Revenue Next 2Y2.17%
Revenue Next 3Y2.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-16.27%
EBIT growth 3Y2.11%
EBIT growth 5Y14.81%
EBIT Next Year60.91%
EBIT Next 3Y22.93%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y0.13%
FCF growth 3Y0.93%
FCF growth 5Y-9.24%
OCF growth 1Y-4.34%
OCF growth 3Y3.18%
OCF growth 5Y-3.11%
AVIENT CORP / AVNT FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for AVNT stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AVNT.
What is the valuation status of AVIENT CORP (AVNT) stock?
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 6 / 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 10.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.09.
What is the earnings growth outlook for AVIENT CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AVIENT CORP (AVNT) is expected to grow by 7.28% in the next year.