CC
BEARISH
$26.61
Live
The Chemours Company · NYSE
Target $21.67
(-18.6%)
$9.13
52W Range
$26.65
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 25, 2026
Market cap
$3.99B
P/E
N/A
ROE
-93.8%
Profit margin
-6.6%
Debt/Equity
17.51
Dividend yield
1.32%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
The Chemours Company exhibits severe financial distress, highlighted by a weak Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 and an alarming Debt/Equity ratio of 17.51. While the stock has seen a massive 1-year price surge of 119.6%, this momentum is decoupled from fundamentals, as evidenced by a negative ROE of -93.80% and shrinking revenue. The dividend is unsustainable with a payout ratio of 555.56%, and the current price of $26.61 already exceeds the analyst target price of $21.67. Overall, the company appears to be in a high-risk state with significant solvency concerns.
Key Strengths
Strong 1-year price momentum (+119.6%)
Low Price-to-Sales ratio (0.69) suggesting low valuation relative to revenue
Current ratio of 1.78 indicates adequate short-term liquidity
Positive operating margin (2.03%) despite negative net profit margin
Consistent history of beating earnings estimates in several quarters
Key Risks
Extreme leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 17.51
Critical financial health indicated by Piotroski F-Score of 2/9
Unsustainable dividend payout ratio of 555.56%
Severe erosion of equity reflected in ROE of -93.80% and P/B of 15.95
Negative revenue growth (-2.10% YoY) and crashing EPS growth (-54.5% YoY)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$20.5
-23.0% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
21
Weak
30
20
40
10
5
AI Verdict
High Risk / Speculative
Key drivers: Extreme Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score 2/9, Negative ROE, Unsustainable Dividend
Confidence
90%
Value
30/100
Forward P/E of 11.60 looks attractive, but P/B suggests book value is nearly depleted.
Positives
- Low P/S ratio
Watchpoints
- Extreme P/B ratio (15.95)
- Price exceeds analyst target price
Future
20/100
Growth metrics are trending downward across both revenue and earnings.
Positives
- Recent price momentum
Watchpoints
- Negative YoY revenue growth
- Significant decline in YoY EPS growth
Past
40/100
Recent price action is a sharp outlier compared to long-term stagnation.
Positives
- Strong 1Y and 6M price returns
Watchpoints
- Volatile earnings surprises
- Long-term 5Y change is nearly flat (+1.1%)
Health
10/100
Financial health is critical; the company is heavily over-leveraged.
Positives
- Current ratio > 1.0
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score 2/9
- Debt/Equity 17.51
- ROE -93.80%
Dividend
5/100
Dividends are being paid from capital or debt rather than earnings.
Positives
- Positive yield (1.32%)
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio of 555.56% is fundamentally broken
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$26.61
Analyst Target
$21.67
Upside/Downside
-18.6%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for CC and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-24
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CC
The Chemours Company
Primary
|
+1.1% | +8.1% | +119.6% | +91.7% | +28.1% | +14.8% |
|
CBT
Cabot Corporation
Peer
|
+53.6% | +14.8% | -0.9% | +9.1% | +5.7% | +3.2% |
|
AAUC
Allied Gold Corporation
Peer
|
+352.3% | +352.3% | +217.4% | +81.2% | -0.4% | -0.7% |
|
ARIS
Aris Mining Corporation
Peer
|
+351.4% | +541.4% | +248.1% | +90.1% | +12.1% | -7.7% |
|
CGAU
Centerra Gold Inc.
Peer
|
+134.1% | +188.7% | +184.3% | +70.5% | +12.0% | -5.3% |
CC
The Chemours Company
Primary
5Y
+1.1%
3Y
+8.1%
1Y
+119.6%
6M
+91.7%
1M
+28.1%
1W
+14.8%
CBT
Cabot Corporation
Peer
5Y
+53.6%
3Y
+14.8%
1Y
-0.9%
6M
+9.1%
1M
+5.7%
1W
+3.2%
AAU
Allied Gold Corporation
Peer
5Y
+352.3%
3Y
+352.3%
1Y
+217.4%
6M
+81.2%
1M
-0.4%
1W
-0.7%
ARI
Aris Mining Corporation
Peer
5Y
+351.4%
3Y
+541.4%
1Y
+248.1%
6M
+90.1%
1M
+12.1%
1W
-7.7%
CGA
Centerra Gold Inc.
Peer
5Y
+134.1%
3Y
+188.7%
1Y
+184.3%
6M
+70.5%
1M
+12.0%
1W
-5.3%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E
11.6
PEG Ratio
1.6
P/B Ratio
15.95
P/S Ratio
0.69
EV/Revenue
1.33
EV/EBITDA
12.12
Market Cap
$3.99B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
-6.65%
Operating Margin
2.03%
Gross Margin
15.65%
ROE
-93.8%
ROA
2.49%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-2.1%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
-4.59%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
17.51
High debt
Current Ratio
1.78
Good
Quick Ratio
0.8
Poor
Cash/Share
$4.46
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$1.3B
Gross Margin
11.7%
Op. Margin
-0.4%
Net Margin
-4.6%
Total Assets
$7.4B
Liabilities
$7.1B
Equity
$0.2B
Debt/Equity
28.52x
Operating CF
$0.1B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.1B
FCF Yield
67%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-05
$N/A
2026-02-19
$0.05
+192.1% surprise
2025-11-06
$0.2
-17.2% surprise
2025-08-05
$0.58
+26.9% surprise
Basic Materials Sector Comparison
Comparing CC against 109 companies in the Basic Materials sector
(4 bullish, 41 neutral, 64 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-93.8%
This Stock
vs
-10.47%
Sector Avg
+796.2%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
-6.65%
This Stock
vs
-7.78%
Sector Avg
-14.6%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
17.51
This Stock
vs
1.02
Sector Avg
+1621.7%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
-2.1%
This Stock
vs
38.21%
Sector Avg
-105.5%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.78
This Stock
vs
5.92
Sector Avg
-70.0%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CC
The Chemours Company
|
BEARISH | $3.99B | - | -93.8% | -6.6% | $26.61 | |
|
CBT
Cabot Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $4.01B | 13.44 | 21.8% | 8.6% | $76.85 | Compare |
|
AAUC
Allied Gold Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $3.92B | - | 2.6% | -3.6% | $31.14 | Compare |
|
ARIS
Aris Mining Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $3.87B | 45.76 | 6.3% | 8.4% | $18.76 | Compare |
|
CGAU
Centerra Gold Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $3.8B | 6.68 | 31.4% | 42.2% | $18.97 | Compare |
CC
The Chemours Company
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$4.0B
P/E
-
ROE
-93.8%
Price
$26.61
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-02 | DIGNAM DENISE | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 169,538 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | WILL DAVID | Officer | Stock Award | 8,337 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | WELLMAN KRISTINE M | General Counsel | Stock Award | 25,708 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | FAMILIAR CALDERON GERARDO | Officer | Stock Award | 25,708 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | MARTINKO JOSEPH T. | Officer | Stock Award | 28,488 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | FOLEY MICHAEL ROBERT | Officer | Stock Award | 75,040 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | HOSTETTER SHANE | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 47,387 | - |
| 2026-02-24 | DIGNAM DENISE | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 2,261 | - |
| 2026-02-24 | WELLMAN KRISTINE M | General Counsel | Stock Award | 1,781 | - |
DIGNAM DENISE
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-02
169,538 shares
WILL DAVID
Officer
2026-03-02
8,337 shares
WELLMAN KRISTINE M
General Counsel
2026-03-02
25,708 shares
FAMILIAR CALDERON GERARDO
Officer
2026-03-02
25,708 shares
MARTINKO JOSEPH T.
Officer
2026-03-02
28,488 shares
FOLEY MICHAEL ROBERT
Officer
2026-03-02
75,040 shares
HOSTETTER SHANE
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-02
47,387 shares
DIGNAM DENISE
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-24
2,261 shares
WELLMAN KRISTINE M
General Counsel
2026-02-24
1,781 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
8-K
DEF 14A
8-K
10-K
8-K
10-Q
8-K
8-K
8-K
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
9 analysts
UBS
2026-04-09
Buy
Buy
Truist Securities
2026-04-09
Buy
Buy
Mizuho
2026-03-05
Outperform
Outperform
Goldman Sachs
2026-02-25
Neutral
Neutral
UBS
2026-02-23
Buy
Buy
BMO Capital
2026-02-23
Outperform
Outperform
JP Morgan
2026-02-23
Neutral
Neutral
Morgan Stanley
2026-02-23
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Truist Securities
2026-01-21
Buy
Buy
JP Morgan
2025-12-03
Neutral
Neutral
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