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Chemours Co (CC)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: 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 $15.11
1 Year Target Price $15.11
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 5 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -35.42% | Avg. Invested days 23 | 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 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.28B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 15.11 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 15.11 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 10 | Beta 1.59 | 52 Weeks Range 9.08 - 21.71 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 9.08 - 21.71 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 5.50% | Basic EPS (TTM) -2.74 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-05 | When - | Estimate 0.46 | Actual 0.58 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -7.04% | Operating Margin (TTM) 4.46% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.98% | Return on Equity (TTM) -85.27% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 11.99 | Enterprise Value 6503952529 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.39 |
Enterprise Value 6503952529 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.39 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.05 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.23 | Shares Outstanding 149698000 | Shares Floating 141499324 |
Shares Outstanding 149698000 | Shares Floating 141499324 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.46 | Percent Institutions 101.26 |
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. Since its creation, Chemours has focused on fluoroproducts, chemical solutions, and titanium technologies.
Core Business Areas
- Titanium Technologies: This segment produces titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment, used for coatings, plastics, and paper applications.
- Thermal & Specialized Solutions: This segment includes refrigerants (like Freon alternatives) and specialized materials used in various industries.
- Advanced Performance Materials: This segment offers high-performance polymers and advanced materials for specialized applications.
Leadership and Structure
Chemours is led by a CEO and executive team. Its organizational structure is divided into the three main business segments, with corporate functions supporting them.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Titanium Dioxide (TiO2): TiO2 is a white pigment used extensively in paints, plastics, and paper. Chemours is a leading producer. Market share varies regionally, but Chemours holds a significant portion of the global market. Competitors include Tronox, Venator Materials, and Kronos Worldwide. 2023 TiO2 revenue was approximately $2.3B.
- Opteon Refrigerants: Opteon are low-GWP refrigerants used in automotive air conditioning and commercial refrigeration. Chemours is a major player in this space, driven by regulations phasing out older refrigerants. Competitors include Honeywell and Arkema. Revenue generated from this product line was approximately $1.4 billion in 2023.
- Nafion Membranes: Nafion membranes are used in fuel cells, chlor-alkali production, and energy storage. Chemours is a key supplier of these materials. Competitors include Solvay and AGC. Specific market share data is difficult to obtain, but Chemours is a leading manufacturer.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The specialty chemicals industry is competitive and influenced by global economic conditions, raw material prices, and environmental regulations. There's a growing emphasis on sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions.
Positioning
Chemours is positioned as a leading producer of TiO2 and fluoroproducts. It has a competitive advantage in its technology and scale but faces challenges from environmental liabilities and regulatory pressures.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The specialty chemicals TAM is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Chemours is positioned to capture a portion of this market through its key product lines, particularly in areas like refrigerants and titanium dioxide, focusing on capturing more market share within these segments.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Leading market positions in key products (TiO2, fluoroproducts)
- Strong technology and innovation capabilities
- Global manufacturing and distribution network
- Cost reduction initiatives
Weaknesses
- Environmental liabilities (legacy PFAS issues)
- Volatility in raw material prices
- Sensitivity to economic cycles
- Legal and regulatory risks
Opportunities
- Growth in demand for sustainable products
- Expansion into new applications and markets
- Increased adoption of low-GWP refrigerants
- Strategic acquisitions and partnerships
Threats
- Increasing competition from low-cost producers
- Tighter environmental regulations and potential liabilities
- Economic downturns impacting demand
- Technological disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- TRN
- WLK
- CC
- HON
- ARKAY
Competitive Landscape
Chemours benefits from its technology and scale, but its legacy liabilities create a disadvantage. Competitors like Tronox and Honeywell have different risk profiles.
Major Acquisitions
acquired ICOR International
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
- Strategic Rationale: Chemours acquired ICOR International as a strategic move to bolster its position in the refrigerants market and to expand its Opteon product line.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Chemours' growth has been uneven due to commodity price fluctuations and environmental liabilities.
Future Projections: Analysts' future projections vary, with expectations for growth in refrigerants and specialized materials. However, environmental liabilities create uncertainty.
Recent Initiatives: Chemours has focused on cost reduction, product innovation (e.g., Opteon refrigerants), and resolving legacy environmental issues.
Summary
Chemours is a leading chemical company with strengths in titanium dioxide and fluoroproducts. Its legacy environmental liabilities, especially PFAS, pose significant financial and legal challenges. While it innovates in sustainable refrigerants, the company's future hinges on effectively managing its liabilities and navigating a competitive market. Investors should closely monitor Chemours' efforts to resolve environmental issues and improve its financial stability.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Publications
- Company Website
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on thorough research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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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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