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Chemours Co (CC)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/03/2025: CC (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
10 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $14.67
1 Year Target Price $14.67
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 5 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -29.99% | Avg. Invested days 21 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/03/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.94B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 71.83 | 1Y Target Price 14.67 |
Price to earnings Ratio 71.83 | 1Y Target Price 14.67 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 10 | Beta 1.61 | 52 Weeks Range 9.13 - 24.26 | Updated Date 07/4/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 9.13 - 24.26 | Updated Date 07/4/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.06% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.18 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
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Revenue by Geography
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Earnings Date
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Profitability
Profit Margin 0.48% | Operating Margin (TTM) 6.43% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.32% | Return on Equity (TTM) 4.2% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 71.83 | Forward PE 8.34 | Enterprise Value 5852287522 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.33 |
Enterprise Value 5852287522 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.33 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.01 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.12 | Shares Outstanding 149674000 | Shares Floating 139930418 |
Shares Outstanding 149674000 | Shares Floating 139930418 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.46 | Percent Institutions 97.81 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Chemours Co
Company Overview
History and Background
Chemours Co. was founded in 2015 as a spin-off from DuPont. It inherited DuPont's performance chemicals businesses, including titanium technologies, fluoroproducts, and chemical solutions. It focuses on specialty chemical products and technologies.
Core Business Areas
- Titanium Technologies: Production and sale of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments used in coatings, plastics, and paper.
- Thermal & Specialized Solutions: Development, manufacture, and sale of fluoroproducts and solutions, including refrigerants, foam blowing agents, and specialty polymers. (Formerly Fluoroproducts)
- Advanced Performance Materials: Development, manufacture and sales of high-end polymers and advanced materials.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team is headed by Denise Dignam as CEO. The company operates with a business-segment-focused structure, with centralized functions for finance, legal, and HR.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Ti-Pure Titanium Dioxide: A leading brand of TiO2 pigment. It is used in coatings, plastics, and paper to provide brightness and opacity. Chemours is a leading TiO2 producer. Competitors include Tronox (TROX), Venator Materials PLC (VNTR), and Kronos Worldwide (KRO). Revenue for TiO2 represented 53% of net sales in 2023.
- Opteon Refrigerants: A line of low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants used in automotive and stationary air conditioning systems. Chemours is a key player in the transition to more environmentally friendly refrigerants. Competitors include Honeywell (HON) and Arkema (AKE.PA).
- Nafion Membranes: A brand of ion exchange membranes used in fuel cells, electrolyzers, and other electrochemical applications. Competitors include Gore and 3M.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The chemical industry is cyclical and highly competitive, influenced by raw material costs, global economic conditions, and regulatory changes. The industry is undergoing a shift towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly products.
Positioning
Chemours is a leading player in its core markets, particularly TiO2 and fluoroproducts. Its competitive advantages include its established brands, manufacturing scale, and technological expertise. Chemours is facing pressure from environmental regulations concerning PFAS substances.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global titanium dioxide market is estimated to be worth around $20 billion. The fluorochemicals market is estimated at $35 billion. Chemours holds a substantial share, targeting continued growth through innovation and market expansion.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Leading market positions in TiO2 and fluoroproducts
- Established brands and customer relationships
- Strong manufacturing scale and efficiency
- Technological expertise and innovation capabilities
Weaknesses
- Legacy liabilities related to PFAS contamination
- Cyclicality of the chemical industry
- Sensitivity to raw material price fluctuations
- High debt levels
Opportunities
- Growing demand for low-GWP refrigerants
- Increasing adoption of TiO2 in emerging markets
- Expanding applications for fluoropolymers in new industries
- Growth in fuel cell technology
Threats
- Stringent environmental regulations regarding PFAS
- Increased competition from low-cost producers
- Economic slowdown affecting demand for chemical products
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- TROX
- WLK
- HON
- ARKEMA.PA
Competitive Landscape
Chemours holds advantages in TiO2 and refrigerants, but faces challenges from larger, more diversified chemical companies. The PFAS liabilities remain a significant competitive disadvantage.
Major Acquisitions
Cascade Chemistry
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 67
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Chemours' capabilities in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other high-value, low-volume applications.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Chemours' historical growth has been affected by cyclical market conditions and legacy liabilities. The company has focused on operational improvements and new product development to drive growth.
Future Projections: Analysts expect Chemours to benefit from the increasing demand for low-GWP refrigerants and TiO2 in emerging markets. Revenue growth is projected to be in the low single digits over the next few years. The focus is now on resolving PFAS litigation
Recent Initiatives: Chemours is investing in new production capacity for Opteon refrigerants and developing new applications for its products. They are also investing heavily in remediation projects
Summary
Chemours has leading market positions in TiO2 and refrigerants but is burdened by legacy PFAS liabilities. These liabilities present significant financial and reputational challenges. The company is investing in growth areas like Opteon refrigerants and needs to address the legal issues to unlock its full potential. Overall Chemours is a risky yet potentially high-reward investment.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Chemours Co. SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Publications
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual due diligence.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Chemours Co
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Wilmington, DE, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2015-07-01 | President, CEO & Director Ms. Denise M. Dignam | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 6000 | Website https://www.chemours.com |
Full time employees 6000 | Website https://www.chemours.com | ||
The Chemours Company provides performance chemicals in North America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. It operates through three segments: Thermal & Specialized Solutions, Titanium Technologies, and Advanced Performance Materials. The Thermal & Specialized Solutions segment provides refrigerants, thermal management solutions, propellants, foam blowing agents, and specialty solvents under the Freon and Opteon brand names. The Titanium Technologies segment offers TiO2 pigment, a white pigment that delivers whiteness, brightness, opacity, durability, efficiency, and protection in applications, including architectural and industrial coatings, flexible and rigid plastic packaging, polyvinylchloride, laminate papers used for furniture and building materials, coated paper, and coated paperboard for use in packaging under the Ti-Pure brand name. The Advanced Performance Materials segment products portfolio includes various specialty product solutions, membranes, industrial resins, additives, films, and coatings for consumer electronics, semiconductors, digital communications, transportation, energy, oil and gas, and medical markets under the Teflon, Viton, Krytox, and Nafion brand names. The company sells its products through direct and indirect channels, as well as through a network of resellers, third-party sales agents, and distributors. The Chemours Company was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
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