ECOVYST INC (ECVT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ECVT - US27923Q1094 - Common Stock
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+0.18 (+1.85%)
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ECVT gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. The financial health of ECVT is average, but 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
In the past year ECVT was profitable.
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
ECVT has a Return On Assets of -6.16%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ECVT underperforms 74.70% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of ECVT (-17.58%) is worse than 71.08% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.78%, ECVT is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.04% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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 better Operating Margin (11.78%) than 63.86% of its industry peers.
ECVT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ECVT has a Gross Margin (24.21%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ECVT is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ECVT has more shares outstanding
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 1.10, 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 1.10, ECVT is doing worse than 72.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ECVT is 11.56, which is on the high side as it means it would take ECVT, 11.56 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 11.56, ECVT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.45% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.39 is on the high side and indicates that ECVT has dependencies on debt financing.
ECVT's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.39 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ECVT is outperformed by 72.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.1 |
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC11.04%
2.3 Liquidity
ECVT has a Current Ratio of 2.25. This indicates that ECVT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ECVT (2.25) is better than 61.45% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.07 indicates that ECVT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ECVT has a Quick ratio of 2.07. This is in the better half 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
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%.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.47% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.63% on average over the next years.
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
ECVT is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.52.
61.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ECVT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
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.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.25 indicates a correct valuation of ECVT.
ECVT's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
ECVT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.23, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| 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.
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 | 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
ECVT does not give a dividend.
| 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 Owners105.99%
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 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)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.