ESI
Element Solutions Inc
NYSE: ESI · BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
$37.88
-1.43% today
Updated 2026-08-07
Market cap
$8.95B
P/E ratio
49.64
P/S ratio
2.84x
EPS (TTM)
$0.74
Dividend yield
0.90%
52W range
$23 – $49
Volume
5.1M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
56
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
8.0
Growth
A6.0
Quality
B5.0
Profitability
C+3.7
Valuation
D4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.3
Altman Z-Score
Distress
—
Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$46.75
+23.42%
12-Month target
$23.49
-37.99%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$29.39
Margin of safety
-24.97%
1 Strong Buy8 Buy1 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Revenue growth 56.40% QoQ
Risks
- Altman Z 1.30 — distress zone
- Negative free cash flow $-91.70M
- 24.97% above intrinsic value
- P/E 49.64x — 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 | $3.15B |
| Net income | $187.20M | $118.10M | $244.20M | $190.80M | $55.90M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $0.74 |
| Free cash flow | $253.50M | $283.10M | $295.20M | $227.60M | $-91.70M |
| Profit margin | 7.34% | 5.06% | 9.94% | 7.48% | 5.67% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | SOFRONAS, SUSAN W. | Sale | 6,539 | — |
| 2026-05-04 | SOFRONAS, SUSAN W. | Buy | 3,272 | — |
| 2026-05-04 | SOFRONAS, SUSAN W. | Buy | 6,539 | — |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Element Solutions Inc trades at $37.88. representing a P/E of 49.64x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 56/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.30, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $3.15B. with profit margins at 5.67%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $29.39.
Frequently asked questions
What is Element Solutions Inc's stock price?
Element Solutions Inc (ESI) trades at $37.88, on a P/E of 49.6x and a P/S of 2.8x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Element Solutions Inc overvalued?
Element Solutions Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 56/100 (Grade C+), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. On valuation specifically, our conservative DCF puts intrinsic value at $29.39 against the $37.88 price, so on cash flow terms the market is paying a premium for Element Solutions Inc's growth. The Hold rating reflects that growth and quality, while the DCF flags that the price already assumes a lot.
What is the price target of Element Solutions Inc (ESI)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $46.75, about 23.4% above the current $37.88. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Element Solutions Inc (ESI)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $29.39, a -25.0% margin of safety versus today's $37.88. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A negative reading means the price is running ahead of that conservative estimate, leaving little downside cushion if growth slows.
What is Element Solutions Inc's revenue?
Element Solutions Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $3.15B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Element Solutions Inc's Altman Z-Score is 1.30, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorBASIC MATERIALS
IndustrySPECIALTY CHEMICALS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio2.84x
ROE5.44%
Beta1.24
50D MA$41.44
200D MA$33.84
Shares out0.24B
Float0.23B
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Avg volume5.1M
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