ESI:NYE-Element Solutions Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Specialty Chemicals |

Last Closing

USD 26.32

Change

-0.25 (-0.94)%

Market Cap

USD 6.02B

Volume

3.24M

Analyst Target

USD 12.86
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Element Solutions Inc operates as a specialty chemicals company in the United States, China, and internationally. It operates in two segments: Electronics and Industrial & Specialty. The Electronics segment provides assembly solutions, including surface mount technologies, fluxes, thermal management materials, coatings, and other attachment materials; circuitry solutions, such as circuit board metallization, circuit formation products, electronic materials, surface finishes, and film and smart surface solutions; and semiconductor solutions, which includes semiconductor assembly and wafer level packaging materials. This segment serves the mobile communications, computers, automobiles, and aerospace equipment industries. The Industrial & Specialty segment offers industrial solutions, including electroless nickel, plating products, pre-treatment and cleaning solutions, functional conversion coatings, wastewater solutions, and water treatment; graphics solutions, such as solid sheet printing elements and liquid imaging products; and energy solutions, which includes offshore fluids. This segment serves the aerospace, automotive, construction, consumer electronics, consumer packaged goods, and oil and gas production end markets. The company was formerly known as Platform Specialty Products Corporation and changed its name to Element Solutions Inc in January 2019. Element Solutions Inc was founded in 1785 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Market Performance

  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 3.50% 88% B+ 74% C
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 3.50% 88% B+ 73% C
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 9.76% 88% B+ 74% C
Dividend Return 0.67% 17% F 10% F
Total Return 10.43% 85% B 69% C-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 254.24% 92% A 87% B+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 254.24% 89% A- 85% B
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 27.41% 90% A- 86% B+
Dividend Return 28.57% 90% A- 85% B
Total Return 1.16% 32% F 27% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 44.96% 31% F 21% F
Risk Adjusted Return 63.55% 93% A 75% C
Market Capitalization 6.02B 74% C 80% B-

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

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.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

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.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

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.

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.