ECOVYST INC (ECVT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ECVT - US27923Q1094 - Common Stock
8.75 USD
+0.2 (+2.34%)
8.75 USD
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ECVT gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While ECVT seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. ECVT is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent 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.
In multiple years ECVT reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years ECVT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -6.16%, ECVT is doing worse than 74.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -17.58%, ECVT is doing worse than 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
ECVT's Return On Invested Capital of 4.78% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ECVT outperforms 58.54% of its industry peers.
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 6.05%.
| 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
The Operating Margin of ECVT (11.78%) is better than 64.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ECVT has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 24.21%, ECVT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.90% of the companies in the same industry.
ECVT's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, ECVT has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ECVT has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, ECVT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
ECVT has an Altman-Z score of 1.03. This is a bad value and indicates that ECVT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
ECVT has a Altman-Z score of 1.03. This is in the lower half of the industry: ECVT underperforms 78.05% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 11.56, ECVT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
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 71.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.03 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC8.76%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.25 indicates that ECVT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ECVT (2.25) is better than 60.98% of its industry peers.
ECVT has a Quick Ratio of 2.07. This indicates that ECVT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting 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 79.27% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
Looking at the last year, ECVT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.74% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ECVT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.75% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, ECVT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.42% on average per year.
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
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.
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 14.58, which indicates a correct valuation of ECVT.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ECVT is valued a bit cheaper than 68.29% of the companies in the same industry.
ECVT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.28.
ECVT is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.42.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ECVT is valued a bit cheaper than 62.20% of the companies in the same industry.
ECVT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.52, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.42 |
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 76.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.36 |
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
ECVT does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
8.75
+0.2 (+2.34%)
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 Cap997.67M
Revenue(TTM)749.19M
Net Income(TTM)-106.87M
Analysts81.67
Price Target11.65 (33.14%)
Short Float %4.65%
Short Ratio4.94
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)14.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-43.5%
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)-7.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.42 | ||
| P/S | 1.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 7 | ||
| P/B | 1.64 | ||
| P/tB | 4.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.36 |
EPS(TTM)0.6
EY6.86%
EPS(NY)0.65
Fwd EY7.45%
FCF(TTM)0.65
FCFY7.41%
OCF(TTM)1.25
OCFY14.29%
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 | 1.03 |
F-Score4
WACC8.76%
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 3 / 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 3 / 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 14.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.64.
Is the dividend of ECOVYST INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of ECOVYST INC (ECVT) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.