(ESI) Element Solutions - Ratings and Ratios
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Description: ESI Element Solutions
Element Solutions Inc is a specialty chemicals company operating globally, with a presence in the US, China, and other international markets. The company is divided into two main segments: Electronics and Industrial & Specialty. The Electronics segment provides various solutions for industries such as mobile communications, computers, automobiles, and aerospace, including assembly, circuitry, and semiconductor solutions.
The Industrial & Specialty segment serves a diverse range of end markets, including aerospace, automotive, construction, and oil and gas production, with offerings such as industrial, graphics, and energy solutions. With a history dating back to 1785, Element Solutions Inc is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and has undergone significant transformations, including a name change from Platform Specialty Products Corporation to its current name in January 2019.
From a financial perspective, Element Solutions Inc has a market capitalization of approximately $5.74 billion, indicating a mid-cap status. The companys price-to-earnings ratio is around 20.25, with a forward P/E of 16.16, suggesting a relatively stable earnings outlook. The return on equity (RoE) stands at 11.78%, indicating a decent return for shareholders. To further analyze the companys performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, gross margin, and debt-to-equity ratio can be examined. For instance, a high gross margin could indicate a strong pricing power, while a low debt-to-equity ratio may suggest a healthy balance sheet.
Some additional KPIs that can be used to evaluate Element Solutions Incs performance include its EBITDA margin, which can provide insights into the companys operational profitability, and its dividend yield, which can be an attractive metric for income-seeking investors. Furthermore, analyzing the companys research and development (R&D) expenses as a percentage of revenue can help assess its commitment to innovation and future growth. By examining these KPIs, investors can gain a more comprehensive understanding of Element Solutions Incs financial health and growth prospects.
ESI Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 6,367m |
| Sub-Industry | Specialty Chemicals |
| IPO / Inception | 2013-10-22 |
ESI Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 28.3% |
| Fundamental | 58.2% |
| Dividend Rating | 65.2% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -15.5% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.55 of 5 |
ESI Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 1.28% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 2.76% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 59.05% |
| Payout Consistency | 98.3% |
| Payout Ratio | 22.1% |
ESI Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 72.1% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -37.3% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 60.6% |
| CAGR 5y | 16.62% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) | 0.42 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) | 1.69 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.93 |
| Alpha | -21.43 |
| Beta | 1.305 |
| Volatility | 28.40% |
| Current Volume | 2060.5k |
| Average Volume 20d | 1855.9k |
| Stop Loss | 24.2 (-3.5%) |
| Signal | 0.53 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.0
| Net Income (240.4m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 149.3m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.05 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 0.19pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 44.18% (prev 39.39%; Δ 4.79pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.07 (>3.0%) and CFO 335.8m > Net Income 240.4m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (1.09b) to EBITDA (531.0m) ratio: 2.06 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 4.10 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (242.6m) change vs 12m ago 0.04% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 41.82% (prev 41.28%; Δ 0.53pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 49.84% (prev 47.37%; Δ 2.46pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 6.84 (EBITDA TTM 531.0m / Interest Expense TTM 55.3m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 0.81
| (A) 0.22 = (Total Current Assets 1.45b - Total Current Liabilities 354.9m) / Total Assets 5.00b |
| (B) -0.18 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -910.9m / Total Assets 5.00b |
| (C) 0.08 = EBIT TTM 378.4m / Avg Total Assets 4.99b |
| (D) -0.52 = Book Value of Equity -1.23b / Total Liabilities 2.36b |
| Total Rating: 0.81 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 58.23
| 1. Piotroski 6.0pt = 1.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 3.65% = 1.82 |
| 3. FCF Margin 10.94% = 2.74 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.62 = 2.31 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 2.06 = -0.12 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= -2.05)% = -2.56 |
| 7. RoE 9.65% = 0.80 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 48.11% = 3.61 |
| 9. EPS Trend -27.46% = -1.37 |
What is the price of ESI shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -7.59%, over one month by -6.28%, over three months by +2.86% and over the past year by -2.93%.
Is Element Solutions a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of ESI is around 24.66 USD . This means that ESI is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -1.71%.
Is ESI a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 7
- Buy: 3
- Hold: 1
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the ESI price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 29.5 | 17.6% |
| Analysts Target Price | 29.5 | 17.6% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 27.6 | 9.8% |
Last update: 2025-10-10 02:25
ESI Fundamental Data Overview
P/E Trailing = 26.6162
P/E Forward = 16.1812
P/S = 2.5588
P/B = 2.4381
Beta = 1.305
Revenue TTM = 2.49b USD
EBIT TTM = 378.4m USD
EBITDA TTM = 531.0m USD
Long Term Debt = 1.62b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 200.0k USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 1.62b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 1.09b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 7.46b USD (6.37b + Debt 1.62b - CCE 529.9m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 6.84 (Ebit TTM 378.4m / Interest Expense TTM 55.3m)
FCF Yield = 3.65% (FCF TTM 272.2m / Enterprise Value 7.46b)
FCF Margin = 10.94% (FCF TTM 272.2m / Revenue TTM 2.49b)
Net Margin = 9.66% (Net Income TTM 240.4m / Revenue TTM 2.49b)
Gross Margin = 41.82% ((Revenue TTM 2.49b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.45b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 42.61% (prev 42.19%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.49 (Enterprise Value 7.46b / Total Assets 5.00b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.79% (Interest Expense 12.9m / Debt 1.62b)
Taxrate = 24.96% (15.8m / 63.3m)
NOPAT = 283.9m (EBIT 378.4m * (1 - 24.96%))
Current Ratio = 4.10 (Total Current Assets 1.45b / Total Current Liabilities 354.9m)
Debt / Equity = 0.62 (Debt 1.62b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 2.63b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.06 (Net Debt 1.09b / EBITDA 531.0m)
Debt / FCF = 4.02 (Net Debt 1.09b / FCF TTM 272.2m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 2.49b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 4.81% (Net Income 240.4m / Total Assets 5.00b)
RoE = 9.65% (Net Income TTM 240.4m / Total Stockholder Equity 2.49b)
RoCE = 9.19% (EBIT 378.4m / Capital Employed (Equity 2.49b + L.T.Debt 1.62b))
RoIC = 6.69% (NOPAT 283.9m / Invested Capital 4.24b)
WACC = 8.74% (E(6.37b)/V(7.99b) * Re(10.82%) + D(1.62b)/V(7.99b) * Rd(0.79%) * (1-Tc(0.25)))
Discount Rate = 10.82% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 81.65 | Cagr: 0.14%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 69.02% ; FCFE base≈268.0m ; Y1≈271.0m ; Y5≈294.2m
Fair Price DCF = 13.90 (DCF Value 3.36b / Shares Outstanding 241.6m; 5y FCF grow 0.78% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -27.46 | EPS CAGR: -55.95% | SUE: -4.0 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 48.11 | Revenue CAGR: 0.39% | SUE: 1.15 | # QB: 4
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