ECOVYST INC (ECVT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ECVT - US27923Q1094 - Common Stock
9.26 USD
-0.05 (-0.54%)
Overall ECVT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated ECVT against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of ECVT get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. ECVT is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ECVT was profitable.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years ECVT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
ECVT has a worse Return On Assets (-6.16%) than 73.49% of its industry peers.
ECVT has a Return On Equity of -17.58%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ECVT underperforms 69.88% of its industry peers.
ECVT's Return On Invested Capital of 4.78% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ECVT outperforms 60.24% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ECVT is in line with the industry average of 5.95%.
| 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
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.78%, ECVT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.06% of the companies in the same industry.
ECVT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of ECVT (24.21%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ECVT is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for ECVT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ECVT has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ECVT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.07, we must say that ECVT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.07, ECVT is doing worse than 74.70% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ECVT (11.56) is better than 61.45% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ECVT (1.39) is worse than 71.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.07 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC8.71%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.25 indicates that ECVT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.25, ECVT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.45% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.07 indicates that ECVT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.07, ECVT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.07 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ECVT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 15.38%, which is quite good.
ECVT shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -9.01% yearly.
ECVT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.74%.
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 15.42% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
ECVT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.21% yearly.
EPS Next Y-12.13%
EPS Next 2Y6.02%
EPS Next 3Y15.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.36%
Revenue Next 2Y3.02%
Revenue Next 3Y4.21%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.43, the valuation of ECVT can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ECVT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.27% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.55, ECVT is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.20, which indicates a correct valuation of ECVT.
ECVT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ECVT to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.78), we can say ECVT is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ECVT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ECVT is valued a bit cheaper than 75.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.87 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ECVT's earnings are expected to grow with 15.42% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.02%
EPS Next 3Y15.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for ECVT!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NYSE:ECVT (12/16/2025, 1:45:37 PM)
9.26
-0.05 (-0.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners106.12%
Inst Owner Change-0.2%
Ins Owners1.47%
Ins Owner Change-0.09%
Market Cap1.06B
Revenue(TTM)749.19M
Net Income(TTM)-106.87M
Analysts81.67
Price Target11.65 (25.81%)
Short Float %4.47%
Short Ratio4.16
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly Dividend0
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)-6.16%
PT rev (3m)-4.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-38.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-22.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.71%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-14.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.2 | ||
| P/S | 1.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.41 | ||
| P/B | 1.74 | ||
| P/tB | 4.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.87 |
EPS(TTM)0.6
EY6.48%
EPS(NY)0.65
Fwd EY7.04%
FCF(TTM)0.65
FCFY7%
OCF(TTM)1.25
OCFY13.5%
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 | 1.07 |
F-Score4
WACC8.71%
ROIC/WACC0.55
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 2Y6.02%
EPS Next 3Y15.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.74%
Revenue growth 3Y4.85%
Revenue growth 5Y5.75%
Sales Q2Q%14.34%
Revenue Next Year4.36%
Revenue Next 2Y3.02%
Revenue Next 3Y4.21%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.22%
EBIT growth 3Y17.3%
EBIT growth 5Y7.72%
EBIT Next Year48.77%
EBIT Next 3Y19.75%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ECOVYST INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ECVT.
What is the valuation status of ECOVYST INC (ECVT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ECOVYST INC (ECVT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is ECOVYST INC (ECVT) stock?
ECOVYST INC (ECVT) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of ECOVYST INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ECOVYST INC (ECVT) is 15.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.74.
Is the dividend of ECOVYST INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of ECOVYST INC (ECVT) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.