ECOVYST INC (ECVT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ECVT - US27923Q1094 - Common Stock
9.91 USD
+0.18 (+1.85%)
9.91 USD
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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to ECVT. ECVT was compared to 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. The financial health of ECVT is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. ECVT has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ECVT was profitable.
ECVT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
The Return On Assets of ECVT (-6.16%) is worse than 74.70% 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 71.08% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.78%, ECVT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.04% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ECVT is in line with the industry average of 6.09%.
| 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 63.86% of its industry peers.
ECVT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ECVT has a Gross Margin of 24.21%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ECVT outperforms 43.37% of 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.
ECVT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ECVT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.10, we must say that ECVT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
ECVT has a worse Altman-Z score (1.10) than 72.29% 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.
ECVT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (11.56) than 61.45% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.39 is on the high side and indicates that ECVT has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.39, ECVT is not doing good in the industry: 72.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.1 |
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC11.04%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.25 indicates that ECVT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ECVT has a Current ratio of 2.25. This is in the better half of the industry: ECVT outperforms 61.45% 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.
ECVT's Quick ratio of 2.07 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ECVT outperforms 79.52% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -9.01% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, ECVT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.74% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.75% on average over the past years.
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 15.47% on average per year.
ECVT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.63% yearly.
EPS Next Y-12.13%
EPS Next 2Y5.84%
EPS Next 3Y15.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.36%
Revenue Next 2Y3.28%
Revenue Next 3Y4.63%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.52, the valuation of ECVT can be described as correct.
ECVT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ECVT is cheaper than 61.45% of the companies in the same industry.
ECVT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.25, which indicates a correct valuation of ECVT.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as ECVT.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.23. ECVT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ECVT is on the same level as its industry peers.
ECVT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ECVT is cheaper than 75.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.15 |
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
No dividends for ECVT!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
9.91
+0.18 (+1.85%)
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 Cap1.13B
Revenue(TTM)749.19M
Net Income(TTM)-106.87M
Analysts81.67
Price Target11.9 (20.08%)
Short Float %4.12%
Short Ratio3.57
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)-2.1%
PT rev (3m)-2.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)9.82%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-38.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-14.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.25 | ||
| P/S | 1.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.93 | ||
| P/B | 1.86 | ||
| P/tB | 5.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.15 |
EPS(TTM)0.6
EY6.05%
EPS(NY)0.65
Fwd EY6.56%
FCF(TTM)0.65
FCFY6.54%
OCF(TTM)1.25
OCFY12.62%
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 | 1.1 |
F-Score4
WACC11.04%
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 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 2Y3.28%
Revenue Next 3Y4.63%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.22%
EBIT growth 3Y17.3%
EBIT growth 5Y7.72%
EBIT Next Year48.77%
EBIT Next 3Y19.84%
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
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.