ECOVYST INC (ECVT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ECVT - US27923Q1094 - Common Stock
10.69 USD
-0.1 (-0.93%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to ECVT. ECVT was compared to 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. ECVT scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. ECVT has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- ECVT had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year ECVT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: ECVT reported negative net income in multiple years.
- ECVT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of ECVT (-6.16%) is worse than 75.61% of its industry peers.
- ECVT's Return On Equity of -17.58% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ECVT is outperformed by 71.95% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.78%, ECVT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- ECVT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.69%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.10%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.16% | ||
| ROE | -17.58% | ||
| ROIC | 4.78% |
ROA(3y)2.47%
ROA(5y)-1.71%
ROE(3y)6.52%
ROE(5y)-4.23%
ROIC(3y)5.69%
ROIC(5y)4.4%
1.3 Margins
- ECVT has a Operating Margin of 11.78%. This is in the better half of the industry: ECVT outperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
- ECVT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- ECVT has a Gross Margin (24.21%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ECVT has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 24.21% |
OM growth 3Y11.88%
OM growth 5Y1.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.35%
GM growth 5Y-1.84%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- ECVT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- ECVT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, ECVT has less shares outstanding
- ECVT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.16, we must say that ECVT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.16, ECVT is not doing good in the industry: 74.39% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- ECVT has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.56. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ECVT would need 11.56 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- ECVT's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.56 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ECVT outperforms 60.98% of its industry peers.
- ECVT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.39. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- ECVT's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.39 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ECVT is outperformed by 73.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.16 |
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC11.24%
2.3 Liquidity
- ECVT has a Current Ratio of 2.25. This indicates that ECVT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- ECVT's Current ratio of 2.25 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ECVT outperforms 62.20% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.07 indicates that ECVT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of ECVT (2.07) is better than 79.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.07 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 15.38% over the past year.
- ECVT shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -9.01% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.74% in the past year.
- ECVT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.75% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.38%
EPS 3Y4.38%
EPS 5Y-9.01%
EPS Q2Q%35.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.74%
Revenue growth 3Y4.85%
Revenue growth 5Y5.75%
Sales Q2Q%14.34%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.54% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.37% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-12.13%
EPS Next 2Y5.84%
EPS Next 3Y15.47%
EPS Next 5Y11.54%
Revenue Next Year4.36%
Revenue Next 2Y3.28%
Revenue Next 3Y4.63%
Revenue Next 5Y4.37%
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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.82, ECVT is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ECVT is valued a bit cheaper than 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ECVT to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.54), we can say ECVT is valued slightly cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.45, ECVT is valued correctly.
- ECVT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.31, ECVT is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as ECVT.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ECVT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ECVT is cheaper than 75.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.87 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ECVT's earnings are expected to grow with 15.47% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.84%
EPS Next 3Y15.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- ECVT does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NYSE:ECVT (1/16/2026, 1:03:07 PM)
10.69
-0.1 (-0.93%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners105.99%
Inst Owner Change0.25%
Ins Owners1.47%
Ins Owner Change-0.24%
Market Cap1.22B
Revenue(TTM)749.19M
Net Income(TTM)-106.87M
Analysts81.67
Price Target11.9 (11.32%)
Short Float %4.12%
Short Ratio3.57
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)20.02%
Min EPS beat(2)19.79%
Max EPS beat(2)20.26%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)45.97%
Min EPS beat(4)15.13%
Max EPS beat(4)128.72%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)16.25%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)11.96%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)10.9%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.89%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.59%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.53%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.89%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.28%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.7%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.38%
PT rev (1m)2.19%
PT rev (3m)-3.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-38.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-14.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.45 | ||
| P/S | 1.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.55 | ||
| P/B | 2.01 | ||
| P/tB | 5.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.87 |
EPS(TTM)0.6
EY5.61%
EPS(NY)0.65
Fwd EY6.08%
FCF(TTM)0.65
FCFY6.07%
OCF(TTM)1.25
OCFY11.69%
SpS6.57
BVpS5.33
TBVpS1.92
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.48
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.16% | ||
| ROE | -17.58% | ||
| ROCE | 5.51% | ||
| ROIC | 4.78% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.04% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.77% | ||
| OM | 11.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 24.21% | ||
| FCFM | 9.87% |
ROA(3y)2.47%
ROA(5y)-1.71%
ROE(3y)6.52%
ROE(5y)-4.23%
ROIC(3y)5.69%
ROIC(5y)4.4%
ROICexc(3y)6.1%
ROICexc(5y)4.71%
ROICexgc(3y)9.02%
ROICexgc(5y)6.89%
ROCE(3y)6.55%
ROCE(5y)5.06%
ROICexgc growth 3Y19.33%
ROICexgc growth 5Y28.08%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.89%
ROICexc growth 5Y30.34%
OM growth 3Y11.88%
OM growth 5Y1.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.35%
GM growth 5Y-1.84%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.43
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.56 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 85.17% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.16% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.89 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.46% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.16 |
F-Score4
WACC11.24%
ROIC/WACC0.43
Cap/Depr(3y)76.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)73.6%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.81%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.16%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.38%
EPS 3Y4.38%
EPS 5Y-9.01%
EPS Q2Q%35.71%
EPS Next Y-12.13%
EPS Next 2Y5.84%
EPS Next 3Y15.47%
EPS Next 5Y11.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.74%
Revenue growth 3Y4.85%
Revenue growth 5Y5.75%
Sales Q2Q%14.34%
Revenue Next Year4.36%
Revenue Next 2Y3.28%
Revenue Next 3Y4.63%
Revenue Next 5Y4.37%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.22%
EBIT growth 3Y17.3%
EBIT growth 5Y7.72%
EBIT Next Year48.77%
EBIT Next 3Y19.84%
EBIT Next 5Y14.46%
FCF growth 1Y-4.82%
FCF growth 3Y5.01%
FCF growth 5Y-10.41%
OCF growth 1Y-5.41%
OCF growth 3Y4.89%
OCF growth 5Y-10.96%
ECOVYST INC / ECVT FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ECOVYST INC (ECVT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to ECVT.
Can you provide the valuation status for ECOVYST INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ECOVYST INC (ECVT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of ECVT stock?
ECOVYST INC (ECVT) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the financial health of ECOVYST INC (ECVT) stock?
The financial health rating of ECOVYST INC (ECVT) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for ECVT stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ECOVYST INC (ECVT) is expected to decline by -12.13% in the next year.