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Ecovyst Inc (ECVT)

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$8.23
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Profit since last BUY16.74%
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06/30/2025: ECVT (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

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6 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $9.58

1 Year Target Price $9.58

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$9.58Target price
Low$5.24
Current$8.23
high$9.91

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -59.45%
Avg. Invested days 21
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.01B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9.58
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9.58
Volume (30-day avg) 6
Beta 1.07
52 Weeks Range 5.24 - 9.91
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 5.24 - 9.91
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.1

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

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Profitability

Profit Margin -1.62%
Operating Margin (TTM) -0.39%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.11%
Return on Equity (TTM) -1.63%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 12.59
Enterprise Value 1772251375
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.43
Enterprise Value 1772251375
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.43
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.51
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.06
Shares Outstanding 117401000
Shares Floating 106273290
Shares Outstanding 117401000
Shares Floating 106273290
Percent Insiders 9.14
Percent Institutions 93.21

Analyst Ratings

Rating 3
Target Price 9.58
Buy 2
Strong Buy 4
Buy 2
Strong Buy 4
Hold -
Sell -
Strong Sell -
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Ecovyst Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Ecovyst Inc, formerly PQ Group Holdings, originated from the Philadelphia Quartz Company, founded in 1831. Over nearly two centuries, it has evolved from a producer of silicates to a global provider of specialty catalysts and services.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Ecoservices: Provides sulfuric acid regeneration services and related technologies, removing sulfur from refinery process streams.
  • Catalysts: Manufactures and supplies specialty catalysts for polyolefins, refining, and specialty chemicals applications.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company is led by a Chief Executive Officer and a senior management team. The organizational structure includes functional departments such as finance, operations, and sales, along with business unit leaders for each core segment.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Sulfuric Acid Regeneration Services: Regenerates spent sulfuric acid for refineries. Competitors include other acid regeneration service providers and alternative sulfur management technologies. Market share data is not publicly available.
  • Specialty Catalysts for Polyolefins: Catalysts used in the production of polyethylene and polypropylene. Competitors include W. R. Grace (now part of Standard Industries) and Albemarle. Market share data is not publicly available.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The industry includes catalysts, specialty materials, and environmental services. The catalyst segment is driven by demand from the petrochemical and refining industries. The Ecoservices segment is driven by increasing environmental regulations and refinery complexity.

Positioning

Ecovyst Inc positions itself as a leading provider of specialty catalysts and services, emphasizing its technology and customer relationships.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for specialty catalysts and related services is estimated in the billions of dollars annually. Ecovyst's positioning focuses on capturing market share within its specific catalyst niches and regeneration services.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Established customer relationships
  • Strong technology base
  • Leading positions in niche markets
  • Diverse product portfolio

Weaknesses

  • Cyclicality of end markets (refining, petrochemicals)
  • Dependence on key customers
  • Potential for environmental liabilities
  • Raw material price volatility

Opportunities

  • Increasing demand for high-performance catalysts
  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Growth in environmental regulations driving demand for Ecoservices
  • Acquisitions to expand product offerings

Threats

  • Economic downturns reducing demand
  • Technological obsolescence
  • Increased competition
  • Changes in environmental regulations

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • ALB
  • GRACE

Competitive Landscape

Ecovyst Inc has a strong position in niche markets, but faces significant competition from larger, more diversified companies. Ecovyst's competitive advantage lies in its technology and customer relationships.

Major Acquisitions

Purge Solutions, LLC

  • Year: 2019
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 30
  • Strategic Rationale: To enhance Ecoservices offerings with additional mercury removal technologies.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been moderate, driven by acquisitions and organic growth initiatives.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest continued growth, driven by increased demand for catalysts and services. Growth is expected to be in the single-digit percentages.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include capacity expansions, technology development, and targeted acquisitions.

Summary

Ecovyst is a specialty materials and services company with established positions in its core markets, facing both opportunities for growth and threats from competition and economic cycles. While its niche focus provides some stability, its debt load and dependence on volatile end markets need monitoring. The company's strategic initiatives and technology base offer a path toward continued, albeit modest, growth. Long term the success of this company relies on innovation and strategic acquisitions to stay ahead of the curve.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Industry Reports
  • Analyst Estimates

Disclaimers:

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About Ecovyst Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Malvern, PA, United States
IPO Launch date 2021-08-03
CEO & Director Mr. Kurt J. Bitting
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Specialty Chemicals
Full time employees 920
Full time employees 920

Ecovyst Inc. offers specialty catalysts and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Ecoservices and Advanced Materials & Catalysts. The Ecoservices segment provides sulfuric acid recycling services and end-to-end logistics for production of alkylate for refineries; and virgin sulfuric acid for mining, water treatment, and industrial applications. The Advanced Materials & Catalysts segment offers advanced materials and specialty catalyst products and process solutions to producers and licensors of polyethylene. This segment also offers advanced silicas and zeolite catalysts; and supplies specialty zeolites and zeolite-based catalysts to customers for refining of oil primarily hydrocracking catalyst and dewaxing, sustainable fuels, and emission control systems for both on-road and non-road diesel engines. The company was formerly known as PQ Group Holdings Inc. and changed its name to Ecovyst Inc. in August 2021. Ecovyst Inc. was founded in 1831 and is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania.