ECOVYST INC (ECVT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:ECVT - US27923Q1094 - Common Stock
8.56 USD
-0.03 (-0.35%)
8.56 USD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, ECVT scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ECVT was compared to 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While ECVT is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. 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.
In the past 5 years ECVT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.76%, ECVT is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.68% of the companies in the same industry.
ECVT has a Return On Equity of -1.97%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ECVT outperforms 45.12% of its industry peers.
ECVT has a Return On Invested Capital (4.49%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ECVT is in line with the industry average of 6.13%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.76% | ||
| ROE | -1.97% | ||
| ROIC | 4.49% |
ROA(3y)2.47%
ROA(5y)-1.71%
ROE(3y)6.51%
ROE(5y)-4.24%
ROIC(3y)5.69%
ROIC(5y)4.39%
1.3 Margins
ECVT has a Operating Margin of 12.02%. This is in the better half of the industry: ECVT outperforms 65.85% of its industry peers.
ECVT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ECVT has a Gross Margin (25.43%) 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 | 12.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 25.43% |
OM growth 3Y11.98%
OM growth 5Y1.91%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for ECVT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ECVT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ECVT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
ECVT has an Altman-Z score of 1.06. This is a bad value and indicates that ECVT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
ECVT has a worse Altman-Z score (1.06) than 73.17% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ECVT is 13.18, which is on the high side as it means it would take ECVT, 13.18 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ECVT's Debt to FCF ratio of 13.18 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ECVT outperforms 57.32% of its industry peers.
ECVT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.23. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.23, ECVT is not doing good in the industry: 70.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.06 |
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC8.55%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.24 indicates that ECVT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.24, ECVT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
ECVT has a Quick Ratio of 1.68. This is a normal value and indicates that ECVT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ECVT (1.68) is better than 70.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.68 |
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 1.94% in the past 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)1.94%
Revenue growth 3Y4.85%
Revenue growth 5Y5.75%
Sales Q2Q%14.34%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.69% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, ECVT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.26% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-12.42%
EPS Next 2Y5.79%
EPS Next 3Y12.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.56%
Revenue Next 2Y3.68%
Revenue Next 3Y3.26%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.27 indicates a correct valuation of ECVT.
ECVT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ECVT is cheaper than 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ECVT to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.89), we can say ECVT is valued slightly cheaper.
ECVT is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.19.
ECVT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ECVT is cheaper than 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ECVT to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say ECVT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ECVT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ECVT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ECVT's earnings are expected to grow with 12.69% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.79%
EPS Next 3Y12.69%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ECVT does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
8.56
-0.03 (-0.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners108.56%
Inst Owner Change-1.01%
Ins Owners1.48%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap979.44M
Revenue(TTM)704.49M
Net Income(TTM)-13.61M
Analysts81.67
Price Target12.41 (44.98%)
Short Float %4.67%
Short Ratio3.89
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)74.49%
Min EPS beat(2)20.26%
Max EPS beat(2)128.72%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)36.73%
Min EPS beat(4)-17.17%
Max EPS beat(4)128.72%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)12.26%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)9.79%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)11.07%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.26%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.53%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.26%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.98%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.48%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.77%
PT rev (1m)0.69%
PT rev (3m)21.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-44.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)-17.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.19 | ||
| P/S | 1.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.66 | ||
| P/B | 1.42 | ||
| P/tB | 5.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.89 |
EPS(TTM)0.6
EY7.01%
EPS(NY)0.65
Fwd EY7.58%
FCF(TTM)0.57
FCFY6.64%
OCF(TTM)1.28
OCFY15.01%
SpS6.32
BVpS6.05
TBVpS1.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.04
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.76% | ||
| ROE | -1.97% | ||
| ROCE | 5.19% | ||
| ROIC | 4.49% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.82% | ||
| OM | 12.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 25.43% | ||
| FCFM | 8.98% |
ROA(3y)2.47%
ROA(5y)-1.71%
ROE(3y)6.51%
ROE(5y)-4.24%
ROIC(3y)5.69%
ROIC(5y)4.39%
ROICexc(3y)6.1%
ROICexc(5y)4.7%
ROICexgc(3y)9.01%
ROICexgc(5y)6.88%
ROCE(3y)6.57%
ROCE(5y)5.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y19.42%
ROICexgc growth 5Y28.14%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y30.41%
OM growth 3Y11.98%
OM growth 5Y1.91%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.35%
GM growth 5Y-1.84%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.4
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.74 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 89.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.33% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.23 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.1% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.06 |
F-Score4
WACC8.55%
ROIC/WACC0.53
Cap/Depr(3y)76.12%
Cap/Depr(5y)73.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.79%
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-12.42%
EPS Next 2Y5.79%
EPS Next 3Y12.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.94%
Revenue growth 3Y4.85%
Revenue growth 5Y5.75%
Sales Q2Q%14.34%
Revenue Next Year5.56%
Revenue Next 2Y3.68%
Revenue Next 3Y3.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-13.08%
EBIT growth 3Y17.41%
EBIT growth 5Y7.77%
EBIT Next Year77.56%
EBIT Next 3Y20.11%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-36.59%
FCF growth 3Y5.04%
FCF growth 5Y-10.39%
OCF growth 1Y-15.9%
OCF growth 3Y4.91%
OCF growth 5Y-10.95%
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 5 / 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 14.27 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.42.
Is the dividend of ECOVYST INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of ECOVYST INC (ECVT) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.