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ECVT

NEUTRAL
$13.82 Live
Ecovyst Inc. · NYSE
Target $14.8 (+7.1%)
$5.67 52W Range $14.43
Overview AI Snowflake Price Valuation Profitability Growth Health Statements Peers Insiders SEC Filings

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 26, 2026
Market cap
$1.53B
P/E
276.4
ROE
1.0%
Profit margin
-9.8%
Debt/Equity
0.72
Dividend yield
N/A

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
85%
ECVT presents a stark disconnect between deterministic value and market momentum, characterized by a mediocre Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and a Graham Number of $2.46 against a current price of $13.82. While the stock is fundamentally overvalued by traditional metrics, it is supported by aggressive revenue growth (34% YoY) and a consistent track record of earnings beats (average surprise of 51.52% over the last 4 quarters). The transition from a trailing P/E of 276.40 to a forward P/E of 18.22 suggests the market is pricing in a significant earnings recovery. However, bearish technical trends and insider selling signal caution at these levels.

Key Strengths

Strong revenue growth of 34% YoY
Consistent earnings beat history with high average surprises (51.52%)
Robust short-term liquidity with a Current Ratio of 2.64
Positive operating margin (12.50%) indicating core business viability
Strong analyst consensus with a 'Buy' recommendation and target of $14.80

Key Risks

Extreme valuation premium relative to Graham Number ($2.46) and Intrinsic Value ($0.35)
Negative net profit margin (-9.83%) despite positive operating margins
Bearish technical trend (10/100) suggesting a potential price peak
Bearish insider sentiment with recent selling activity
High trailing P/E ratio (276.40) creating high volatility risk
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$6.5
-53.0% below current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
42
Moderate
Value
15
Future
85
Past
60
Health
50
Dividend
0
AI Verdict
Speculative Growth
Key drivers: Revenue Growth, Earnings Surprises, Valuation Gap, Technical Weakness
Confidence
90%
Value
15/100

Ref P/E 276.40, Graham Number $2.46

Positives
  • Forward P/E is reasonable at 18.22
Watchpoints
  • Trailing P/E is excessive
  • Price is ~5.6x the Graham Number
  • Price is ~39x the Intrinsic Value
Future
85/100

Ref Growth rates and Earnings Track Record

Positives
  • 34% YoY Revenue growth
  • Strong Q/Q earnings progression
  • Consistent beats of analyst estimates
Watchpoints
  • Dependence on high growth to justify current multiple
Past
60/100

Ref Historical price trends

Positives
  • Massive 1Y return of +135.4%
  • Strong 6M momentum (+63.4%)
Watchpoints
  • Poor 5Y performance (+2.1%)
Health
50/100

Ref Piotroski F-Score and Liquidity Ratios

Positives
  • Current Ratio 2.64
  • Quick Ratio 2.35
  • Manageable Debt/Equity 0.72
Watchpoints
  • Piotroski F-Score 4/9 (Stable/Weak)
  • Negative Profit Margin
Dividend
0/100

Ref Yield 0%

Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
  • No dividend paid
  • 0/100 Dividend Strength

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$13.82
Analyst Target
$14.8
Upside/Downside
+7.1%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for ECVT and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-24
ECV
Ecovyst Inc.
Primary
5Y
+2.1%
3Y
+25.4%
1Y
+135.4%
6M
+63.4%
1M
+6.4%
1W
+0.3%
BAK
Braskem S.A.
Peer
5Y
-61.9%
3Y
-40.9%
1Y
+14.9%
6M
+32.1%
1M
+13.1%
1W
-8.0%
LWL
Lightwave Logic, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+547.2%
3Y
+136.8%
1Y
+1086.5%
6M
+109.4%
1M
+49.7%
1W
+44.7%
ELE
Elemental Royalty Corporation
Peer
5Y
+61.2%
3Y
+93.1%
1Y
+116.7%
6M
+10.5%
1M
-15.7%
1W
-0.8%
ASM
Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.
Peer
5Y
+454.8%
3Y
+694.3%
1Y
+237.7%
6M
+37.6%
1M
+17.1%
1W
-2.9%

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
276.4
Forward P/E
18.22
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
2.56
P/S Ratio
2.11
EV/Revenue
2.44
EV/EBITDA
11.47
Market Cap
$1.53B

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin -9.83%
Operating Margin 12.5%
Gross Margin 21.85%
ROE 0.96%
ROA 3.06%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +34.0%
Earnings Growth N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth +9.6%
Q/Q Earnings Growth N/A

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
0.72
Moderate
Current Ratio
2.64
Strong
Quick Ratio
2.35
Excellent
Cash/Share
$1.79

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue
$0.2B
Gross Margin
23.4%
Op. Margin
12.8%
Net Margin
2.9%
Total Assets
$1.3B
Liabilities
$0.7B
Equity
$0.6B
Debt/Equity
1.09x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
55%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-05-05
$N/A
2026-02-26
$0.28
+83.8% surprise
2025-11-04
$0.19
+46.9% surprise
2025-08-07
$0.12
+23.8% surprise

Basic Materials Sector Comparison

Comparing ECVT against 116 companies in the Basic Materials sector (7 bullish, 44 neutral, 65 bearish)
P/E Ratio
276.4
This Stock
vs
40.32
Sector Avg
+585.5% (Expensive)
Return on Equity (ROE)
0.96%
This Stock
vs
-8.72%
Sector Avg
-111.1% (Below Avg)
Profit Margin
-9.83%
This Stock
vs
-6.67%
Sector Avg
+47.4% (Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.72
This Stock
vs
1.0
Sector Avg
-28.3% (Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
34.0%
This Stock
vs
36.92%
Sector Avg
-7.9% (Slower)
Current Ratio
2.64
This Stock
vs
5.68
Sector Avg
-53.4% (Weaker)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

ECVT Ecovyst Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$1.5B
P/E
276.4
ROE
1.0%
Price
$13.82
BAK Braskem S.A.
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$1.7B
P/E
-
ROE
-%
Price
$4.24
 Compare with ECVT
LWLG Lightwave Logic, Inc.
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$1.7B
P/E
-
ROE
-37.6%
Price
$11.39
 Compare with ECVT
ELE Elemental...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$1.3B
P/E
324.5
ROE
0.4%
Price
$19.47
 Compare with ECVT
ASM Avino Silver &...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$1.2B
P/E
41.1
ROE
14.8%
Price
$6.99
 Compare with ECVT

Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

BITTING KURT
Chief Executive Officer
Option Exercise
2026-03-12
38,064 shares · $115,715
KOSCINSKI JOSEPH S
General Counsel
Stock Award
2026-03-04
11,052 shares · $124,998
FEEHAN MICHAEL
Chief Financial Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-04
11,052 shares · $124,998
CATALANO ANNA CHENG
Director
Stock Award
2026-02-03
19,399 shares
FOGARTY KEVIN MICHAEL
Director
Stock Award
2026-02-03
38,798 shares
BRADLEY DAVID A
Director
Stock Award
2026-02-03
19,399 shares
KOSCINSKI JOSEPH S
General Counsel
Stock Award
2026-02-03
27,158 shares
BITTING KURT
Chief Executive Officer
Stock Award
2026-02-03
116,392 shares
WARD SUSAN F.
Director
Stock Award
2026-02-03
19,399 shares
FEEHAN MICHAEL
Chief Financial Officer
Stock Award
2026-02-03
19,399 shares
BROWN BRYAN K.
Director
Stock Award
2026-02-03
19,399 shares
LORANCE SARAH
Director
Stock Award
2026-02-03
19,399 shares
ALTHOFF DONALD L
Director
Stock Award
2026-02-03
19,399 shares
WARD SUSAN F.
Director
Sell
2025-11-07
15,000 shares · $126,018
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

DEF 14A
DEF 14A
2026-04-15

ECVT filed a Definitive Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) on April 15, 2026, providing shareholders with necessary information to vote on corporate matters at the upcoming annual meeting.

10-K
10-K
2026-02-27

ECVT filed its annual 10-K report on February 27, 2026. The provided excerpts do not contain specific financial data or detailed risk factors, as only the section references were included.

8-K
8-K
2026-02-26

ECVT filed an 8-K on February 26, 2026, likely to announce its annual financial results.

8-K
8-K
2026-01-07
8-K
8-K
2025-12-12
10-Q
10-Q
2025-11-05

ECVT filed its 10-Q on November 5, 2025. While specific financial highlights were not provided in the excerpt, the filing includes a detailed section on Risk Factors under Item 1A.

8-K
8-K
2025-11-04

ECVT filed an 8-K on November 4, 2025, likely to announce its third-quarter financial results.

8-K
8-K
2025-09-11
8-K
8-K
2025-08-11

ECVT filed an 8-K on August 11, 2025, likely to announce its second-quarter financial results.

10-Q
10-Q
2025-08-07

ECVT filed its quarterly 10-Q report on August 7, 2025. While specific financial metrics were not provided in the excerpt, the filing includes a dedicated section on risk factors under Item 1A.

8-K
8-K
2025-08-07
8-K
8-K
2025-05-09
10-Q
10-Q
2025-05-02
8-K
8-K
2025-05-01
8-K
8-K
2025-04-11
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

Wall Street Analysts

Professional analyst ratings and price targets

Consensus
BUY
5 analysts
Citigroup
2026-04-13
Maintains
Neutral Neutral
BWS Financial
2026-03-02
Maintains
Buy Buy
Citigroup
2026-03-02
Maintains
Neutral Neutral
Keybanc
2026-02-27
Maintains
Overweight Overweight
Citigroup
2026-01-21
Maintains
Neutral Neutral
BWS Financial
2026-01-02
Maintains
Buy Buy
Citigroup
2025-12-18
Maintains
Neutral Neutral
Deutsche Bank
2025-11-28
Maintains
Buy Buy
BWS Financial
2025-11-10
Maintains
Buy Buy
Keybanc
2025-11-10
Maintains
Overweight Overweight

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