Values as of: 2024-12-24
COMMON STOCK | Specialty Chemicals |
Last Closing
USD 41.38Change
+0.38 (+0.93)%Market Cap
USD 4.56BVolume
0.19MAnalyst Target
USD 31.20Verdict
Verdict
Avient Corporation operates as a formulator of material solutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, and Asia. It operates in two segments, Color, Additives and Inks; and Specialty Engineered Materials. The Color, Additives and Inks segment offers custom color and additive concentrates in solid and liquid form for thermoplastics, dispersions for thermosets, and specialty inks; custom-formulated liquid system, such as polyester, vinyl, natural rubber and latex, polyurethane, and silicone; and proprietary inks. Its products are used in medical and pharmaceutical devices, food packaging, personal care and cosmetics, transportation, building products, wire and cable, recreational and athletic apparel, construction and filtration, outdoor furniture, healthcare, textiles and appliances, and industrial markets. The Specialty Engineered Materials segment provides specialty polymer formulations, services, and solutions for designers, assemblers, and processors of thermoplastic materials. It sells its products through direct sales personnel, distributors, and commissioned sales agents. The company was formerly known as PolyOne Corporation and changed its name to Avient Corporation in June 2020. Avient Corporation was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Avon Lake, Ohio.
Company Website : https://www.avient.com
Currency: USD
Country : USA
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| Symbol | Name | Weight | Mer | Price(Change) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MID | American Century Mid Cap .. | 0.00 % | 0.00 % |
+0.42 (+0.68%) |
USD 0.08B |
| Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Specialty Chemicals) | Market Performance vs. Exchange | ||||||
| Value | Sector Median | Percentile Rank | Grade | Market Median | Percentile Rank | Grade | |
| YTD | |||||||
| Capital Gain | -0.46% | 56% | F | 36% | F | ||
| Dividend Return | 2.51% | 73% | C | 40% | F | ||
| Total Return | 2.05% | 56% | F | 32% | F | ||
| Trailing 12 Months | |||||||
| Capital Gain | -1.64% | 57% | F | 32% | F | ||
| Dividend Return | 2.48% | 68% | D+ | 40% | F | ||
| Total Return | 0.84% | 57% | F | 28% | F | ||
| Trailing 5 Years | |||||||
| Capital Gain | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
| Dividend Return | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
| Total Return | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
| Average Annual (5 Year Horizon) | |||||||
| Capital Gain | 1.94% | 30% | F | 40% | F | ||
| Dividend Return | 3.35% | 27% | F | 37% | F | ||
| Total Return | 1.41% | 45% | F | 35% | F | ||
| Risk Return Profile | |||||||
| Volatility (Standard Deviation) | 23.37% | 80% | B- | 47% | F | ||
| Risk Adjusted Return | 14.35% | 27% | F | 30% | F | ||
| Market Capitalization | 4.56B | 69% | C- | 77% | C+ | ||
| Target Price Action | Rating Action | Analyst | Rating | Price | Date |
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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.
The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.
The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.
The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.
The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.
The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.
The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.
The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.
The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.
The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.
This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector
This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector
