ECOVYST INC (ECVT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:ECVT • US27923Q1094
Current stock price
13.82 USD
+0.07 (+0.51%)
At close:
13.74 USD
-0.08 (-0.58%)
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This ECVT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ECVT Profitability Analysis
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's Return On Assets of -5.64% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ECVT is outperformed by 71.95% of its industry peers.
- ECVT's Return On Equity of -11.79% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ECVT is outperformed by 67.07% of its industry peers.
- ECVT's Return On Invested Capital of 5.73% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ECVT outperforms 62.20% 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 6.49%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (4.67%) for ECVT is below the current ROIC(5.73%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -5.64% | ||
| ROE | -11.79% | ||
| ROIC | 5.73% |
ROA(3y)-0.71%
ROA(5y)-1.09%
ROE(3y)-0.88%
ROE(5y)-2.22%
ROIC(3y)4.67%
ROIC(5y)4.52%
1.3 Margins
- With a Operating Margin value of 10.80%, ECVT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- ECVT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- ECVT has a Gross Margin (22.72%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- ECVT's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 22.72% |
OM growth 3Y-11.09%
OM growth 5Y-1.94%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-7.25%
GM growth 5Y-6.42%
2. ECVT Health Analysis
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 less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- ECVT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ECVT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.13 indicates that ECVT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.13, ECVT is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- ECVT has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.62. This is a neutral value as ECVT would need 5.62 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ECVT (5.62) is better than 76.83% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65 indicates that ECVT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.65, ECVT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.66% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.13 |
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC13.12%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.64 indicates that ECVT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.64, ECVT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.42 indicates that ECVT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- ECVT's Quick ratio of 2.42 is amongst the best of the industry. ECVT outperforms 84.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.42 |
3. ECVT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- ECVT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 3.45%.
- ECVT shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -12.80% yearly.
- ECVT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.83%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.85% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.45%
EPS 3Y-10.96%
EPS 5Y-12.8%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.83%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.09%
Revenue growth 5Y7.85%
Sales Q2Q%9.56%
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 12.76% on average per year.
- ECVT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.39% yearly.
EPS Next Y2.34%
EPS Next 2Y14.15%
EPS Next 3Y12.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year22.46%
Revenue Next 2Y14.31%
Revenue Next 3Y11.39%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. ECVT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.03, ECVT is valued on the expensive side.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ECVT is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.47. ECVT is around the same levels.
- ECVT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.51.
- 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 (22.62), we can say ECVT is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ECVT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- ECVT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ECVT is cheaper than 69.51% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ECVT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- ECVT's earnings are expected to grow with 12.76% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)9.84
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.15%
EPS Next 3Y12.76%
5. ECVT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ECVT does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
ECVT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
13.82
+0.07 (+0.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30/bmo
Inst Owners109.92%
Inst Owner Change0.12%
Ins Owners1.77%
Ins Owner Change1.8%
Market Cap1.53B
Revenue(TTM)766.66M
Net Income(TTM)-71.13M
Analysts81.82
Price Target14.48 (4.78%)
Short Float %4.22%
Short Ratio2.08
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)50.9%
Min EPS beat(2)19.79%
Max EPS beat(2)82%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)62.69%
Min EPS beat(4)19.79%
Max EPS beat(4)128.72%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)27.4%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)18.15%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)15.15%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.73%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.69%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.73%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.55%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.77%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.53%
PT rev (1m)18.33%
PT rev (3m)21.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)18.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)16.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)21.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.51 | ||
| P/S | 1.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.89 | ||
| P/B | 2.53 | ||
| P/tB | 7.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.68 |
EPS(TTM)0.6
EY4.34%
EPS(NY)0.61
Fwd EY4.44%
FCF(TTM)0.63
FCFY4.57%
OCF(TTM)1.27
OCFY9.18%
SpS6.93
BVpS5.46
TBVpS1.97
PEG (NY)9.84
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.58274 (-37.9%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -5.64% | ||
| ROE | -11.79% | ||
| ROCE | 7.26% | ||
| ROIC | 5.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.93% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.74% | ||
| OM | 10.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 22.72% | ||
| FCFM | 9.12% |
ROA(3y)-0.71%
ROA(5y)-1.09%
ROE(3y)-0.88%
ROE(5y)-2.22%
ROIC(3y)4.67%
ROIC(5y)4.52%
ROICexc(3y)5.26%
ROICexc(5y)5%
ROICexgc(3y)8.24%
ROICexgc(5y)7.69%
ROCE(3y)5.91%
ROCE(5y)5.72%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.35%
ROICexgc growth 5Y41.08%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.63%
ROICexc growth 5Y32.23%
OM growth 3Y-11.09%
OM growth 5Y-1.94%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-7.25%
GM growth 5Y-6.42%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.62 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.43 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 89.58% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.18% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.63 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.95% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.13 |
F-Score6
WACC13.12%
ROIC/WACC0.44
Cap/Depr(3y)81.33%
Cap/Depr(5y)78.73%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.81%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.89%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.45%
EPS 3Y-10.96%
EPS 5Y-12.8%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y2.34%
EPS Next 2Y14.15%
EPS Next 3Y12.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.83%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.09%
Revenue growth 5Y7.85%
Sales Q2Q%9.56%
Revenue Next Year22.46%
Revenue Next 2Y14.31%
Revenue Next 3Y11.39%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-22.26%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.73%
EBIT growth 5Y5.75%
EBIT Next Year62.89%
EBIT Next 3Y23.81%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-13.64%
FCF growth 3Y-18.2%
FCF growth 5Y-11.19%
OCF growth 1Y-6.39%
OCF growth 3Y-9.07%
OCF growth 5Y-8.9%
ECOVYST INC / ECVT Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ECOVYST INC (ECVT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ECVT.
Can you provide the valuation status for ECOVYST INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ECOVYST INC (ECVT). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is ECOVYST INC (ECVT) stock?
ECOVYST INC (ECVT) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ECVT stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ECOVYST INC (ECVT) is 23.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.53.
What is the expected EPS growth for ECOVYST INC (ECVT) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ECOVYST INC (ECVT) is expected to grow by 2.34% in the next year.