ESI
Element Solutions Inc
NYSE: ESI · BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
$43.90
+3.86% today
Updated 2026-05-08
Market cap
$10.30B
P/E ratio
68.18
P/S ratio
3.68x
EPS (TTM)
$0.62
Dividend yield
0.72%
52W range
$21 – $45
Volume
3.1M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
48
out of 100
Grade: C
Sell
Investment rating
5.3
Growth
C+6.5
Quality
B5.0
Profitability
C+3.7
Valuation
D4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.4
Altman Z-Score
Distress
—
Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$47.30
+7.74%
12-Month target
$23.49
-46.49%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$30.22
Margin of safety
-7.28%
1 Strong Buy8 Buy1 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Revenue growth 41.50% QoQ
Risks
- Altman Z 1.41 — distress zone
- Negative free cash flow $-91.70M
- P/E 68.18x — expensive valuation
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.55B | $2.33B | $2.46B | $2.55B | $2.80B |
| Net income | $187.20M | $118.10M | $244.20M | $190.80M | $55.90M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $0.62 |
| Free cash flow | $253.50M | $283.10M | $295.20M | $227.60M | $-91.70M |
| Profit margin | 7.34% | 5.06% | 9.94% | 7.48% | 5.32% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | GLIKLICH, BENJAMIN | Sale | 170,000 | $37.30 |
| 2026-02-23 | DORMAN, CAREY J. | Sale | 97,500 | $34.87 |
| 2026-02-20 | ONEAL, E STANLEY | Sale | 143,564 | $35.52 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Element Solutions Inc trades at $43.90. representing a P/E of 68.18x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 48/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.41, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $2.80B. with profit margins at 5.32%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $30.22.
Frequently asked questions
What is Element Solutions Inc's stock price?
Element Solutions Inc (ESI) trades at $43.90.
Is Element Solutions Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 48/100 (Grade C, Sell). DCF value $30.22.
What is the price target of Element Solutions Inc (ESI)?
The analyst target price is $47.30, representing +7.7% upside from the current price of $43.90.
What is the intrinsic value of Element Solutions Inc (ESI)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $30.22, a -7.3% margin of safety versus $43.90.
What is Element Solutions Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $2.80B.
Piotroski F-Score?
4/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.41 — distress.
Company info
SectorBASIC MATERIALS
IndustrySPECIALTY CHEMICALS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio3.68x
ROE5.64%
Beta1.28
50D MA$36.05
200D MA$29.08
Shares out0.24B
Float0.23B
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Avg volume3.1M
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