ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC (ESI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:ESI - US28618M1062 - Common Stock
27.3 USD
-0.22 (-0.8%)
ESI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. ESI scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ESI has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ESI had positive earnings in the past year.
ESI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
ESI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
ESI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
ESI has a Return On Assets of 4.75%. This is in the better half of the industry: ESI outperforms 79.27% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.02%, ESI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.49%, ESI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ESI is in line with the industry average of 6.13%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.49%) for ESI is above the 3 year average (5.90%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.75% | ||
| ROE | 9.02% | ||
| ROIC | 6.49% |
ROA(3y)3.73%
ROA(5y)3.37%
ROE(3y)7.78%
ROE(5y)6.96%
ROIC(3y)5.9%
ROIC(5y)5.62%
1.3 Margins
ESI has a Profit Margin of 9.58%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESI outperforms 86.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ESI has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.90%, ESI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ESI has remained more or less at the same level.
ESI's Gross Margin of 42.01% is amongst the best of the industry. ESI outperforms 89.02% of its industry peers.
ESI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.58% | ||
| GM | 42.01% |
OM growth 3Y3.85%
OM growth 5Y0.62%
PM growth 3Y5.47%
PM growth 5Y14.63%
GM growth 3Y1.73%
GM growth 5Y-0.37%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ESI is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ESI has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for ESI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ESI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.42 indicates that ESI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ESI has a better Altman-Z score (2.42) than 76.83% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ESI is 6.02, which is on the high side as it means it would take ESI, 6.02 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.02, ESI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
ESI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating ESI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ESI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ESI outperforms 58.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.42 |
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC8.11%
2.3 Liquidity
ESI has a Current Ratio of 4.05. This indicates that ESI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
ESI has a better Current ratio (4.05) than 91.46% of its industry peers.
ESI has a Quick Ratio of 3.28. This indicates that ESI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.28, ESI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.28 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ESI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.26%.
Measured over the past years, ESI shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.10% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, ESI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.87% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ESI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.00% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.26%
EPS 3Y1.43%
EPS 5Y10.1%
EPS Q2Q%5.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.87%
Revenue growth 3Y0.79%
Revenue growth 5Y6%
Sales Q2Q%1.72%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.71% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
ESI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.20% yearly.
EPS Next Y4%
EPS Next 2Y8.64%
EPS Next 3Y9.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.81%
Revenue Next 2Y5.39%
Revenue Next 3Y5.2%
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 stable.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.57, ESI is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ESI is on the same level as its industry peers.
ESI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.34.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.06, the valuation of ESI can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ESI is on the same level as its industry peers.
ESI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.43.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ESI is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.98% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
ESI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ESI is cheaper than 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.39 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
ESI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.65
PEG (5Y)1.84
EPS Next 2Y8.64%
EPS Next 3Y9.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ESI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.20%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.95, ESI has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.20, ESI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% |
5.2 History
ESI has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
ESI has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
32.50% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ESI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP32.5%
EPS Next 2Y8.64%
EPS Next 3Y9.71%
NYSE:ESI (11/13/2025, 10:45:56 AM)
27.3
-0.22 (-0.8%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.89%
Inst Owner Change1.95%
Ins Owners7.37%
Ins Owner Change2.75%
Market Cap6.60B
Revenue(TTM)2.50B
Net Income(TTM)239.40M
Analysts81.25
Price Target30.54 (11.87%)
Short Float %4.11%
Short Ratio4.67
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% |
Yearly Dividend0.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP32.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.73%
Min EPS beat(2)2.53%
Max EPS beat(2)2.93%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.14%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.19%
Max EPS beat(4)3.29%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1.89%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.04%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)2.41%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.36%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.73%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.52%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.89%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.44%
PT rev (1m)3.97%
PT rev (3m)4.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.06 | ||
| P/S | 2.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.55 | ||
| P/B | 2.49 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.39 |
EPS(TTM)1.47
EY5.38%
EPS(NY)1.7
Fwd EY6.23%
FCF(TTM)1.12
FCFY4.09%
OCF(TTM)1.4
OCFY5.12%
SpS10.34
BVpS10.98
TBVpS-1.06
PEG (NY)4.65
PEG (5Y)1.84
Graham Number19.06
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.75% | ||
| ROE | 9.02% | ||
| ROCE | 7.44% | ||
| ROIC | 6.49% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.43% | ||
| ROICexgc | 26.01% | ||
| OM | 13.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.58% | ||
| GM | 42.01% | ||
| FCFM | 10.8% |
ROA(3y)3.73%
ROA(5y)3.37%
ROE(3y)7.78%
ROE(5y)6.96%
ROIC(3y)5.9%
ROIC(5y)5.62%
ROICexc(3y)6.33%
ROICexc(5y)6.03%
ROICexgc(3y)23.36%
ROICexgc(5y)25.05%
ROCE(3y)6.76%
ROCE(5y)6.44%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.36%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.8%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.1%
OM growth 3Y3.85%
OM growth 5Y0.62%
PM growth 3Y5.47%
PM growth 5Y14.63%
GM growth 3Y1.73%
GM growth 5Y-0.37%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.02 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.26 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 44.47% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.59% | ||
| Profit Quality | 112.74% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.42 |
F-Score7
WACC8.11%
ROIC/WACC0.8
Cap/Depr(3y)34.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)30.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.31%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.08%
Profit Quality(3y)164.7%
Profit Quality(5y)187.42%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.26%
EPS 3Y1.43%
EPS 5Y10.1%
EPS Q2Q%5.13%
EPS Next Y4%
EPS Next 2Y8.64%
EPS Next 3Y9.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.87%
Revenue growth 3Y0.79%
Revenue growth 5Y6%
Sales Q2Q%1.72%
Revenue Next Year2.81%
Revenue Next 2Y5.39%
Revenue Next 3Y5.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.06%
EBIT growth 3Y4.67%
EBIT growth 5Y6.66%
EBIT Next Year13.59%
EBIT Next 3Y9.79%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-1.46%
FCF growth 3Y2.24%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y3.75%
OCF growth 3Y4.08%
OCF growth 5Y108.63%
ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC / ESI FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ESI.
What is the valuation status of ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC (ESI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC (ESI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC?
ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC (ESI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC (ESI) is 18.57 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.49.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for ESI stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC (ESI) is expected to grow by 4% in the next year.