Element Solutions Stock Analysis

ESI Stock  USD 34.68  0.33  0.94%   
Below is the normalized historical share price chart for Element Solutions extending back to October 22, 2013. This chart has been adjusted for all splits and dividends and is plotted against all major global economic recessions. As of today, the current price of Element Solutions stands at 34.68, as last reported on the 3rd of March, with the highest price reaching 34.77 and the lowest price hitting 33.76 during the day.
IPO Date
22nd of October 2013
200 Day MA
25.8605
50 Day MA
29.4538
Beta
1.276
 
Yuan Drop
 
Covid
 
Interest Hikes
Element Solutions holds a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.823. As of now, Element Solutions' Long Term Debt Total is decreasing as compared to previous years. The Element Solutions' current Interest Debt Per Share is estimated to increase to 13.46, while Short Term Debt is projected to decrease to 0.00. With a high degree of financial leverage come high-interest payments, which usually reduce Element Solutions' Earnings Per Share (EPS).

Asset vs Debt

Equity vs Debt

Element Solutions' liquidity is one of the most fundamental aspects of both its future profitability and its ability to meet different types of ongoing financial obligations. Element Solutions' cash, liquid assets, total liabilities, and shareholder equity can be utilized to evaluate how much leverage the Company is using to sustain its current operations. For traders, higher-leverage indicators usually imply a higher risk to shareholders. In addition, it helps Element Stock's retail investors understand whether an upcoming fall or rise in the market will negatively affect Element Solutions' stakeholders.
For many companies, including Element Solutions, marketable securities, inventories, and receivables are the most common assets that could be converted to cash. However, for Element Solutions, the most critical issue when managing liquidity is ensuring that current assets are properly aligned with current liabilities. If they are not, Element Solutions' management will need to obtain alternative financing to ensure there are always enough cash equivalents on the balance sheet to meet obligations.
Price Book
3.1958
Enterprise Value Ebitda
20.3383
Price Sales
3.3503
Shares Float
227.6 M
Dividend Share
0.32
The Element Solutions' current Stock Based Compensation is estimated to increase to about 62.1 M, while Common Stock Shares Outstanding is projected to decrease to under 230.4 M. . As of now, Element Solutions' Price Earnings Ratio is decreasing as compared to previous years. The Element Solutions' current Price To Free Cash Flows Ratio is estimated to increase to 27.90, while Price To Sales Ratio is projected to decrease to 1.45.
Element Solutions is undervalued with Real Value of 38.58 and Target Price of 38.5. The main objective of Element Solutions stock analysis is to determine its intrinsic value, which is an estimate of what Element Solutions is worth, separate from its market price. There are two main types of Element Solutions' stock analysis: fundamental analysis and technical analysis.
The Element Solutions stock is traded in the USA on New York Stock Exchange, with the market opening at 09:30:00 and closing at 16:00:00 every Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri except for officially observed holidays in the USA. Here, you can get updates on important government artifacts, including earning estimates, SEC corporate filings, announcements, and Element Solutions' ongoing operational relationships across important fundamental and technical indicators.
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Element Stock Analysis Notes

About 92.0% of the company shares are held by institutions such as insurance companies. The book value of Element Solutions was currently reported as 11.02. The company last dividend was issued on the 2nd of March 2026. Element Solutions had 2:1 split on the June 6, 2002. Element Solutions Inc operates as a specialty chemicals company in the United States, China, and internationally. Element Solutions Inc was founded in 1785 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Element Solutions operates under Specialty Chemicals classification in the United States and is traded on New York Stock Exchange. It employs 5300 people. To learn more about Element Solutions call Benjamin Gliklich at 561 207 9600 or check out https://elementsolutionsinc.com.

Element Solutions Quarterly Total Revenue

676.2 Million

Element Solutions Investment Alerts

Over 92.0% of the company shares are held by institutions such as insurance companies
Latest headline from MacroaxisInsider: Disposition of 170000 shares by Benjamin Gliklich of Element Solutions at 37.3 subject to Rule 16b-3

Element Largest EPS Surprises

Earnings surprises can significantly impact Element Solutions' stock price both in the short term and over time. Negative earnings surprises usually result in a price decline. However, it has been seen that positive earnings surprises lead to an immediate rise in a stock's price and a gradual increase over time. This is why we often hear news about some companies beating earning projections. Financial analysts spend a large amount of time predicting earnings per share (EPS) along with other important future indicators. Many analysts use forecasting models, management guidance, and additional fundamental information to derive an EPS estimate.
Reported
Fiscal Date
Estimated EPS
Reported EPS
Surprise
2018-11-01
2018-09-300.030.040.0133 
2016-05-09
2016-03-310.10.110.0110 
2020-02-26
2019-12-310.20.220.0210 
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Element Solutions Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Scores

Element Solutions' ESG score is a quantitative measure that evaluates Element Solutions' performance and commitment regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. These scores are becoming increasingly crucial in investment decision-making processes, providing insights into non-financial aspects of Element Solutions' operations that may have significant financial implications and affect Element Solutions' stock price as well as guide investors towards more socially responsible investments.

Element Solutions Thematic Classifications

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Element Stock Institutional Investors

Shares
Locust Wood Capital Advisers, Llc2025-09-30
4.7 M
Silvercrest Asset Management Group Llc2025-12-31
4.7 M
Vaughan Nelson Scarbrgh & Mccullough Lp2025-12-31
4.3 M
Gates Capital Management Inc2025-09-30
4.2 M
Alliancebernstein L.p.2025-09-30
3.8 M
Capital World Investors2025-09-30
3.3 M
Scopus Asset Management, Llc2025-09-30
M
Glenview Capital Management Llc2025-12-31
2.8 M
American Century Companies Inc2025-12-31
2.7 M
Blackrock Inc2025-09-30
26 M
Vanguard Group Inc2025-12-31
25.1 M
Note, although Element Solutions' institutional investors appear to be way more sophisticated than retail investors, it remains unclear if professional active investment managers can reliably enhance risk-adjusted returns by an amount that exceeds fees and expenses.

Element Market Capitalization

The company currently falls under 'Mid-Cap' category with a total capitalization of 8.55 B.

Element Profitablity

The company has Net Profit Margin of 0.07 %, which implies that it may need a different competitive strategy as even a very small decline in it revenue may erase profits and result in a net loss. This is way below average. In the same way, it shows Net Operating Margin of 0.1 %, which entails that for every 100 dollars of revenue, it generated $0.1 of operating income.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Return On Tangible Assets 0.09  0.09 
Return On Capital Employed 0.07  0.04 
Return On Assets 0.04  0.04 
Return On Equity 0.07  0.07 

Management Efficiency

Element Solutions has Return on Asset of 0.0429 % which means that on every $100 spent on assets, it made $0.0429 of profit. This is way below average. In the same way, it shows a return on shareholders' equity (ROE) of 0.0751 %, implying that it generated $0.0751 on every 100 dollars invested. Element Solutions' management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Element Solutions manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. As of now, Element Solutions' Return On Tangible Assets are increasing as compared to previous years. The Element Solutions' current Return On Assets is estimated to increase to 0.04, while Return On Capital Employed is projected to decrease to 0.04. As of now, Element Solutions' Net Tangible Assets are increasing as compared to previous years. The Element Solutions' current Return On Tangible Assets is estimated to increase to 0.09, while Total Assets are projected to decrease to under 4.7 B.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Book Value Per Share 11.11  11.57 
Tangible Book Value Per Share(0.87)(0.91)
Enterprise Value Over EBITDA 14.28  12.15 
Price Book Value Ratio 2.26  1.46 
Enterprise Value Multiple 14.28  12.15 
Price Fair Value 2.26  1.46 
Enterprise Value7.3 B6.2 B
Leadership at Element Solutions emphasizes sustainable growth and financial prudence. Our analysis evaluates how these priorities impact the stock's performance in the market.
Dividend Yield
0.009
Operating Margin
0.1031
Profit Margin
0.0748
Forward Dividend Yield
0.0091
Beta
1.276

Technical Drivers

As of the 3rd of March, Element Solutions shows the Downside Deviation of 1.92, mean deviation of 1.81, and Coefficient Of Variation of 451.58. Element Solutions technical analysis allows you to utilize historical prices and volume patterns in order to determine a pattern that computes the direction of the firm's future prices.

Element Solutions Price Movement Analysis

The output start index for this execution was two with a total number of output elements of fifty-nine. The Double Exponential Moving Average indicator was developed by Patrick Mulloy. It consists of a single exponential moving average and a double exponential moving average. This indicator is more responsive to Element Solutions changes than the simple moving average.

Element Solutions Insider Trading Activities

Some recent studies suggest that insider trading raises the cost of capital for securities issuers and decreases overall economic growth. Trading by specific Element Solutions insiders, such as employees or executives, is commonly permitted as long as it does not rely on Element Solutions' material information that is not in the public domain. Local jurisdictions usually require such trading to be reported in order to monitor insider transactions. In many U.S. states, trading conducted by corporate officers, key employees, directors, or significant shareholders must be reported to the regulator or publicly disclosed, usually within a few business days of the trade. In these cases Element Solutions insiders are required to file a Form 4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when buying or selling shares of their own companies.
 
Benjamin Gliklich six days ago
Disposition of 170000 shares by Benjamin Gliklich of Element Solutions at 37.3 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
E ONeal over a week ago
Disposition of 28538 shares by E ONeal of Element Solutions at 35.52 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
John Capps over a month ago
Acquisition by John Capps of 146 shares of Element Solutions at 12.25 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Matthew Liebowitz over two months ago
Disposition of 37000 shares by Matthew Liebowitz of Element Solutions at 26.6 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Carey Dorman over two months ago
Disposition of 240000 shares by Carey Dorman of Element Solutions subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Martin Franklin over six months ago
Disposition of 1037000 shares by Martin Franklin of Element Solutions subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Filon Elyse Napoli over six months ago
Acquisition by Filon Elyse Napoli of 65 shares of Element Solutions subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Ian Ashken over six months ago
Disposition of 6045 shares by Ian Ashken of Element Solutions subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Martin Franklin over six months ago
Disposition of 0900 shares by Martin Franklin of Element Solutions at 26.1 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Maynard-elliott Nichelle over a year ago
Acquisition by Maynard-elliott Nichelle of 7365 shares of Element Solutions subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Carey Dorman over a year ago
Acquisition by Carey Dorman of 5589 shares of Element Solutions subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Richard Fricke over a year ago
Acquisition by Richard Fricke of 3477 shares of Element Solutions subject to Rule 16b-3

Element Solutions Outstanding Bonds

Element Solutions issues bonds to finance its operations. Corporate bonds make up one of the largest components of the U.S. bond market, which is considered the world's largest securities market. Element Solutions uses the proceeds from bond sales for a wide variety of purposes, including financing ongoing mergers and acquisitions, buying new equipment, investing in research and development, buying back their own stock, paying dividends to shareholders, and even refinancing existing debt. Most Element bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when Element Solutions has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

Element Solutions Predictive Daily Indicators

Element Solutions intraday indicators are useful technical analysis tools used by many experienced traders. Just like the conventional technical analysis, daily indicators help intraday investors to analyze the price movement with the timing of Element Solutions stock daily movement. By combining multiple daily indicators into a single trading strategy, you can limit your risk while still earning strong returns on your managed positions.

Element Solutions Corporate Filings

F4
24th of February 2026
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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10K
18th of February 2026
Annual report required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of a company financial performance
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8K
17th of February 2026
Report filed with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about
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F3
12th of February 2026
The report used by insiders such as officers, directors, and major shareholders (beneficial owners holding more than 10% of any class of the company's equity securities) to declare their ownership of a company's stock
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8K
2nd of February 2026
Report filed with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about
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F4
19th of December 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
12th of December 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
7th of November 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
ViewVerify

Element Solutions Forecast Models

Element Solutions' time-series forecasting models are one of many Element Solutions' stock analysis techniques aimed at predicting future share value based on previously observed values. Time-series forecasting models ae widely used for non-stationary data. Non-stationary data are called the data whose statistical properties e.g. the mean and standard deviation are not constant over time but instead, these metrics vary over time. These non-stationary Element Solutions' historical data is usually called time-series. Some empirical experimentation suggests that the statistical forecasting models outperform the models based exclusively on fundamental analysis to predict the direction of the market movement and maximize returns from investment trading.

Element Solutions Bond Ratings

Element Solutions financial ratings play a critical role in determining how much Element Solutions have to pay to access credit markets, i.e., the amount of interest on their issued debt. The threshold between investment-grade and speculative-grade ratings has important market implications for Element Solutions' borrowing costs.
Piotroski F Score
6
HealthyView
Beneish M Score
(2.64)
Unlikely ManipulatorView

Element Solutions Debt to Cash Allocation

As Element Solutions follows its natural business cycle, the capital allocation decisions will not magically go away. Element Solutions' decision-makers have to determine if most of the cash flows will be poured back into or reinvested in the business, reserved for other projects beyond operational needs, or paid back to stakeholders and investors.
Element Solutions has 1.63 B in debt with debt to equity (D/E) ratio of 0.82, which is OK given its current industry classification. Element Solutions has a current ratio of 3.26, demonstrating that it is liquid and is capable to disburse its financial commitments when the payables are due. That said, strategic use of leverage may enable Element to fund expansion initiatives and generate superior returns.

Element Solutions Common Stock Shares Outstanding Over Time

Element Solutions Assets Financed by Debt

The debt-to-assets ratio shows the degree to which Element Solutions uses debt to finance its assets. It includes both long-term and short-term borrowings maturing within one year. It also includes both tangible and intangible assets, such as goodwill.

Element Solutions Debt Ratio

    
  47.0   
It feels like under 53% of Element Solutions' assets are financed through equity. Typically, companies with high debt-to-asset ratios are said to be highly leveraged. The higher the ratio, the greater risk will be associated with the Element Solutions' operation. In addition, a high debt-to-assets ratio may indicate a low borrowing capacity of Element Solutions, which in turn will lower the firm's financial flexibility.

Element Solutions Corporate Bonds Issued

Most Element bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when Element Solutions has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

Element Short Long Term Debt Total

Short Long Term Debt Total

2.11 Billion

As of now, Element Solutions' Short and Long Term Debt Total is increasing as compared to previous years.

About Element Stock Analysis

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Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Pretax Profit Margin 0.05  0.05 
Operating Profit Margin 0.13  0.08 
Net Profit Margin 0.07  0.08 
Gross Profit Margin 0.42  0.47 

Current Element Analysis - Recommendations

We track the performance of the top 100 financial experts across various large and mid-size financial boutiques. Element analyst recommendations are determined by taking all analyst recommendations and averaging them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell or Sell. There is no one specific way to measure analysis performance other than comparing it to the past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Element analyst consensus and target price projections should be used in combination with other traditional techniques such as stock price forecasting, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
Target PriceConsensus# of Analysts
38.5Strong Buy11Odds
Element Solutions current and past analyst recommendations published by a number of research institutions as well as average analyst consensus.
Most Element analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to helps potential investors understand Element stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching public financial statements of Element Solutions, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to Element conference calls.
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Element Stock Analysis Indicators

Element Solutions stock analysis indicators help investors evaluate how Element Solutions stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing and determine when trading Element Solutions shares will generate the highest return on investment. By understating and applying Element Solutions stock analysis, traders can identify Element Solutions position entry and exit signals to maximize returns.
Begin Period Cash Flow359.4 M
Long Term Debt1.6 B
Common Stock Shares Outstanding242.4 M
Total Stockholder Equity2.7 B
Total Cashflows From Investing Activities286.1 M
Tax Provision74.6 M
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y-0.888
Property Plant And Equipment Net319.6 M
Cash And Short Term Investments626.5 M
Cash626.5 M
Accounts Payable165.5 M
Net Debt999.4 M
50 Day M A29.4538
Total Current Liabilities429.9 M
Other Operating Expenses2.2 B
Non Current Assets Total3.5 B
Forward Price Earnings20.6612
Non Currrent Assets Other124.7 M
Stock Based Compensation59.1 M

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