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Synalloy Corporation (ACNT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/12/2025: ACNT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -1.63% | Avg. Invested days 53 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/12/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 119.83M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 18 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 18 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.62 | 52 Weeks Range 8.16 - 13.70 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 8.16 - 13.70 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.84 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -5.95% | Operating Margin (TTM) -3.23% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -0.37% | Return on Equity (TTM) -8.76% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 138123924 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.69 |
Enterprise Value 138123924 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.69 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.79 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 22.68 | Shares Outstanding 9509990 | Shares Floating 6455852 |
Shares Outstanding 9509990 | Shares Floating 6455852 | ||
Percent Insiders 32.57 | Percent Institutions 51.59 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Synalloy Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Synalloy Corporation was founded in 1945, initially focused on the textile industry. Over time, it diversified through acquisitions into specialty chemicals and metals fabrication. Key milestones include strategic acquisitions to expand its product portfolio and geographic reach.
Core Business Areas
- Metals Segment: Produces specialty stainless steel pipe and tubing for various industries, including chemical processing, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage.
- Chemicals Segment: Manufactures specialty chemicals for diverse applications, including water treatment, oil and gas, and agriculture.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of the CEO, CFO, and various VPs overseeing different business units. The organizational structure is divided into the Metals and Chemicals segments, each with its own management team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Stainless Steel Pipe and Tubing: Specialty stainless steel pipe and tubing for corrosive and high-temperature environments. Competitors include Bristol Metals, Outokumpu, and Sandvik. Market share data is proprietary but estimates suggest a single digit percentage in a fragmented market.
- Specialty Chemicals: Manufactures chemicals for various applications, including water treatment polymers and oilfield chemicals. Competitors include Solenis, Ecolab, and Baker Hughes. Market share data is proprietary but estimates suggest a single digit percentage in a fragmented market.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The specialty chemicals and metals fabrication industries are driven by economic growth, infrastructure development, and demand from specific sectors like oil and gas, water treatment, and food processing. These industries can be cyclical and are sensitive to raw material prices.
Positioning
Synalloy Corporation positions itself as a provider of high-quality, customized solutions in niche markets. Its competitive advantages include its focus on specialty products and its ability to provide tailored solutions to customers.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for the specialty chemicals and stainless steel pipe/tubing markets is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars. Synalloy Corporation, with its smaller scale, targets specific high-value niches within these larger markets.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified product portfolio
- Strong customer relationships
- Focus on niche markets
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Smaller scale compared to major competitors
- Dependence on cyclical industries
- Exposure to raw material price volatility
- High Debt
Opportunities
- Strategic acquisitions to expand market share
- New product development
- Geographic expansion
- Increased demand from infrastructure projects
Threats
- Economic downturn
- Increased competition
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Regulatory changes
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CMC
- NUE
- ATI
Competitive Landscape
Synalloy Corporation competes with larger and smaller players in its respective markets. Its competitive advantages include its focus on specialty products and its ability to provide tailored solutions.
Major Acquisitions
Bristol Metals, LLC
- Year: 2017
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 74
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Synalloy's Metals segment, adding stainless steel pipe and tube manufacturing capabilities.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Synalloy Corporation has grown through acquisitions and organic growth initiatives.
Future Projections: Analysts predict continued growth in revenue and earnings, driven by strategic initiatives and favorable market conditions.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include acquisitions of complementary businesses and investments in new product development.
Summary
Synalloy Corporation is a diversified company with exposure to specialty chemicals and metals fabrication. It operates in cyclical industries and faces competition from larger players. While the company has demonstrated growth through acquisitions and organic initiatives, it remains sensitive to economic conditions and raw material prices and has a relatively high debt balance.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings (SEC), Analyst reports, Industry publications, Market research reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual risk tolerance and financial circumstances.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
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About Synalloy Corporation
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Schaumburg, IL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1991-12-03 | President & CEO Mr. J. Bryan Kitchen | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Steel | Full time employees 451 | Website https://ascentco.com |
Full time employees 451 | Website https://ascentco.com | ||
Ascent Industries Co. an industrials company, produces and sells stainless steel pipe and tube, and specialty chemicals in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Tubular Products and Specialty Chemicals. The Tubular Products segment manufactures and sells welded pipe and tube from stainless steel, duplex, and nickel alloys; and ornamental stainless-steel tubes for the appliance, architectural, automotive and commercial transportation, brewery, chemical, petrochemical, pulp and paper, mining, power generation, water and waste-water treatment, liquid natural gas, food processing, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and other industries. Its Specialty Chemicals segment produces surfactants, defoamers, lubricating agents, flame retardants, and chemical intermediates, as well as petroleum-derived products and bio-based alternatives for the oil and gas, household, industrial and institutional, personal care, coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE), pulp and paper, textile, automotive, agricultural, water treatment, construction, and other industries. This segment also provides custom manufacturing services ranging from product development to commercial scale production. 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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