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Avient Corp (AVNT) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Avient Corp stock (AVNT) is currently trading at $36.27. Avient Corp PE ratio is 38.56. Avient Corp PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.96. Analyst consensus price target for AVNT is $48.57. WallStSmart rates AVNT as Underperform.

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AVNT

Avient Corp

NYSEBASIC MATERIALS
$36.27
$1.95 (5.68%)
52W$26.98
$44.49
Target$48.57+33.9%

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AVNT Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Avient Corp (AVNT)

Margin of Safety
-575.5%
Significantly Overvalued
AVNT Fair Value
$6.05
Graham Formula
Current Price
$36.27
$30.22 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $6.05
Overvalued
Price $36.27
Graham IV $6.05
Analyst $48.57

AVNT trades 576% above its Graham fair value of $6.05, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Avient Corp (AVNT) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Avient Corp (AVNT) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 8.6/10
Price/SalesValuation
0.9610/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Institutional Own.Quality
103.56%10/10

103.56% of shares held by major funds and institutions

PEG RatioValuation
1.048/10

Good growth relative to its price

Price/BookValuation
1.238/10

Trading at 1.23x book value, attractively priced

Market CapQuality
$3.14B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
10.45
Attractive
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.965
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
1.354
Undervalued
AVNT Target Price
$48.57
29% Upside

Avient Corp (AVNT) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 1.8/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-65.30%0/10

Earnings declining -65.30%, profits shrinking

Return on EquityProfitability
3.55%1/10

Very low returns on shareholder equity

Revenue GrowthGrowth
1.90%2/10

Revenue growing slowly at 1.90% annually

Profit MarginProfitability
2.51%2/10

Very thin margins, barely profitable

Operating MarginProfitability
13.10%4/10

Thin operating margins with cost pressures present

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
38.56
Expensive
Trailing P/E
38.56
Expensive

Avient Corp (AVNT) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 52/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 8.6/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 1.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Institutional Own., PEG Ratio. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.04), Price/Sales (0.96), Price/Book (1.23) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 1.90%, EPS Growth at -65.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 3.55%, Operating Margin at 13.10%, Profit Margin at 2.51%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 3.55% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 1.90% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, Institutional Own.) and negatives (EPS Growth, Return on Equity). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

AVNT Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

AVNT's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.96x trades 51% above its historical average of 0.64x (81th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 23% below its historical high of 1.25x set in Jul 2018, and 1830% above its historical low of 0.05x in Feb 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~1.2x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Avient Corp (AVNT) · BASIC MATERIALSSPECIALTY CHEMICALS

The Big Picture

Avient Corp is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 3.3B with 190% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 251.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 190% YoY, reaching 3.3B. This pace significantly outperforms most SPECIALTY CHEMICALS peers.

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 355.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Misleading Earnings Decline

Earnings fell 65% YoY while revenue grew 190%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.

What to Watch Next

Growth sustainability: can Avient Corp maintain 190%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 3.2%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Avient Corp.

Bottom Line

Avient Corp offers an attractive blend of growth (190% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Avient Corp(AVNT)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

BASIC MATERIALS

Industry

SPECIALTY CHEMICALS

Country

USA

Avient Corporation provides specialty polymer materials, services, and solutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Avon Lake, Ohio.