Element Solutions Inc (ESI) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Element Solutions Inc stock (ESI) is currently trading at $35.25. Element Solutions Inc PE ratio is 42.73. Element Solutions Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.22. Analyst consensus price target for ESI is $38.78. WallStSmart rates ESI as Sell.
- ESI PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
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- ESI intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- ESI fair value vs current price
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- Element Solutions Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- ESI Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- ESI analyst price target and Smart Rating
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ESI Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Element Solutions Inc (ESI)
ESI trades 504% above its Graham fair value of $5.37, 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.
Smart Analysis
Element Solutions Inc (ESI) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
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 institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and eps growth. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Element Solutions Inc (ESI) Key Strengths (2)
103.00% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Element Solutions Inc (ESI) Areas to Watch (7)
Earnings declining -88.80%, profits shrinking
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Modest revenue growth at 8.30%
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Revenue is fairly priced at 3.22x sales
Fairly priced relative to book value
Supporting Valuation Data
Element Solutions Inc (ESI) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 43/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 8.5/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 3.9/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (3.22), Price/Book (2.83) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 8.30%, EPS Growth at -88.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 7.51%, Operating Margin at 10.30%, Profit Margin at 7.48%.
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 7.51% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 8.30% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. EPS Growth and Return on Equity are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
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.
ESI Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
ESI's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.22x trades at a 24% premium to its historical average of 2.6x (83th percentile). The current valuation is 65% below its historical high of 9.1x set in Jun 2014, and 420% above its historical low of 0.62x in Mar 2018. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~2.3x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Element Solutions Inc (ESI) · BASIC MATERIALS › SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
The Big Picture
Element Solutions Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 2.6B with 8% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 7.5%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 74M in free cash flow and 91M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Element Solutions Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Element Solutions Inc.
Bottom Line
Element Solutions Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
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 Element Solutions Inc(ESI)
NYSE
BASIC MATERIALS
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
USA
Element Solutions Inc produces and sells specialty chemicals in the United States, China, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.