Element Solutions Inc ESI
Composite 40/100; the shares have moved about 52% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Growth ranks 25/100 — a moderate mark against it.
Momentum ranks 55/100 — a slight point in its favour. Balance-sheet strength ranks 53/100 — a slight point in its favour. Income ranks 51/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Growth ranks 25/100 — a moderate mark against it. Valuation ranks 25/100 — a moderate mark against it. Quality ranks 37/100 — a moderate mark against it.
What the company does Element Solutions Inc (ESI) is a specialty chemicals technology company serving electronics, industrial, energy, and aerospace markets through MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions and Element Specialties segments.
Key financials ESI’s profitability metrics are mixed: ROE 6%, ROA 5%, ROCE 4%, gross margin 41%, operating margin 14%, net margin 5%. Revenue grew 42% but EPS fell 43%. Leverage is moderate (Debt/Equity 0.75) with weak interest coverage at 3.0x and Altman Z-score 2.40.
Stock health Momentum is volatile: -16% over 3m, +20% over 6m, +52% over 12m, and -28% below the 52-week high. RSI(14) at 37 indicates oversold conditions. Sideravia scores the stock Weak Quality (36/100) but High Momentum (63/100).
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a PREMIUM of 8.30% to our fair-value estimate of 32.67 and a discount of 31.25% to the 12-month target of 46.75. - Q2 2026 earnings beat estimates on electronics strength (Zacks) - Raised 2026 EBITDA outlook on AI electronics demand (Simply Wall St.) - Record revenue reported in Q2 2026 earnings call (GuruFocus.com) - Industry outlook highlights ESI alongside peers (Zacks)
Looking forward Forward P/E of 21x and PEG of 0.11 suggest valuation is supported by growth, but weak profitability and high leverage remain risks. Analysts see 31% upside to the 12-month target, implying potential re-rating if execution improves.
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