Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Sensient Technologies Corporation stock (SXT) is currently trading at $84.78. Sensient Technologies Corporation PE ratio is 27.29. Sensient Technologies Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.19. Analyst consensus price target for SXT is $119.00. WallStSmart rates SXT as Underperform.
- SXT PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
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- SXT intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- SXT stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- SXT fair value vs current price
- SXT insider transactions and insider buying
- Is SXT undervalued or overvalued?
- Sensient Technologies Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- SXT Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- SXT analyst price target and Smart Rating
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SXT Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT)
SXT trades 395% above its Graham fair value of $20.67, 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
Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) · 10 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 revenue growth and eps growth. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) Key Strengths (2)
99.50% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) Areas to Watch (8)
Earnings declining -15.40%, profits shrinking
Revenue growing slowly at 4.50% annually
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Premium pricing at 3.1x book value
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.19x sales
Supporting Valuation Data
Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 46/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 8.5/10) while 8 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, Revenue Growth, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.74), Price/Sales (2.19), Price/Book (3.07) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 4.50%, EPS Growth at -15.40%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 11.90%, Operating Margin at 11.30%, Profit Margin at 8.34%.
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 11.90% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 4.50% 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 Revenue Growth 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.
SXT Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
SXT's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.19x sits near its historical average of 2.41x (0th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 18% below its historical high of 2.68x set in Mar 2026, and 0% above its historical low of 2.19x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~2.7x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) · BASIC MATERIALS › SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
The Big Picture
Sensient Technologies Corporation is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 1.6B with 450% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 8.3%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 450% YoY, reaching 1.6B. This pace significantly outperforms most SPECIALTY CHEMICALS peers.
ROE of 1190.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Sensient Technologies Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can Sensient Technologies Corporation maintain 450%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 191.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Sensient Technologies Corporation.
Bottom Line
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 450% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin 8.3% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.
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 Sensient Technologies Corporation(SXT)
NYSE
BASIC MATERIALS
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
USA
Sensient Technologies Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.