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Ascent Industries Co(ACNT)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ACNT
09/28/2026: ACNT (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Ascent Industries Co is a specialized industrial manufacturer that produces precision metal components and hardware for the infrastructure and commercial sectors. The company is known for its focused operational approach and established relationships with industrial clients, which provide a foundation for revenue stability. Its primary growth opportunity lies in leveraging current infrastructure investment trends and ongoing improvements in manufacturing automation. However, investors must monitor risks related to cyclical industrial demand, exposure to rising raw material costs, and competition from larger, diversified industrial peers. This stock may suit value-oriented investors who prioritize tangible asset bases and are willing to navigate the inherent volatility of the industrial sector.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company offers moderate growth potential tied to industrial cycles rather than high-growth disruption. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock typically lacks the high-volatility price action momentum traders seek. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | Potential for value exists if the company trades at a discount to its industrial asset base and earnings potential. |
| Dividend investor | Mixed fit | Dividend reliability depends on the company's ability to generate sustained free cash flow. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | Cyclical industrial exposure introduces volatility, though the business model remains grounded in tangible assets. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | Industrial stocks often react sharply to macroeconomic shifts and raw material price changes. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Valuation is sensitive to how the market prices small-cap industrial earnings. |
| Competition risk (Diversified Industrials) | High | Larger competitors with greater resources can pressure pricing and market share. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company relies on specific manufacturing niches which requires consistent operational execution. |
| Dividend income | Medium | Dividends are subject to the cyclical nature of cash flow generation in this sector. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Operational efficiency in manufacturing is critical to maintaining margins. |
Price Behavior
Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 2.6% | Avg. Invested days 60 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 130.82M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 18 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 18 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 35.0K shares | Beta 0.5 | 52 Weeks Range 11.86 - 17.92 | Updated Date 09/28/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 11.86 - 17.92 | Updated Date 09/28/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.27 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Fabrication & Components | Custom engineered components and industrial hardware sales. | The company makes money by selling high-quality metal parts to industrial customers. |
| Geography (North America) | Primary manufacturing and sales operations in North American markets. | The company relies heavily on the North American industrial and infrastructure economy. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 11.92 | Enterprise Value 119.24M | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.57 |
Enterprise Value 119.24M | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.57 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.43 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.43 | Shares Outstanding 9.01M | Shares Floating 7.00M |
Shares Outstanding 9.01M | Shares Floating 7.00M | ||
Percent Insiders 8.45 | Percent Institutions 72.22 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Ascent Industries Co
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Schaumburg, IL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1991-12-03 | President & CEO Mr. J. Bryan Kitchen | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 197 | Website https://ascentco.com |
Full time employees 197 | Website https://ascentco.com | ||
Ascent Industries Co. engages in the development, production, and distribution of specialty chemical solutions. It offers surfactants, defoamers, lubricating agents, flame retardants, and specialty intermediates in petroleum-based and bio-based formulations. The company also provides custom manufacturing services, including product development, process optimization, scale-up, and commercial production. It serves the oil and gas; household, industrial and institutional; personal care; coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers; pulp and paper; textile; automotive; agricultural; water treatment; construction; and other industries. The company was formerly known as Synalloy Corporation and changed its name to Ascent Industries Co. in August 2022. Ascent Industries Co. was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois.
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