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Element Solutions Inc (ESI)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: ESI (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
11 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $29.1
1 Year Target Price $29.1
| 7 | Strong Buy |
| 3 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 1.27% | Avg. Invested days 44 | 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 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 6.41B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 26.78 | 1Y Target Price 29.1 |
Price to earnings Ratio 26.78 | 1Y Target Price 29.1 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 11 | Beta 1.31 | 52 Weeks Range 16.65 - 29.40 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 16.65 - 29.40 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.20% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.99 |
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 9.66% | Operating Margin (TTM) 15.08% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.33% | Return on Equity (TTM) 9.57% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 26.78 | Forward PE 16.21 | Enterprise Value 7499857974 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.57 |
Enterprise Value 7499857974 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.57 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.01 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.12 | Shares Outstanding 241616992 | Shares Floating 227380618 |
Shares Outstanding 241616992 | Shares Floating 227380618 | ||
Percent Insiders 7.37 | Percent Institutions 101.36 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Element Solutions Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Element Solutions Inc was formed in 2019 through a merger and spin-off involving Platform Specialty Products Corporation. Its roots trace back to MacDermid Performance Solutions and Enthone Inc. The company focuses on specialty chemicals and solutions.
Core Business Areas
- Electronics: Provides specialty chemicals and materials for printed circuit boards and other electronic components.
- Industrial & Specialty: Offers specialty chemicals for industrial applications, including metal and plastic plating, surface treatment, and cleaning.
Leadership and Structure
Benjamin Gliklich is the CEO. The company is structured into two main business segments: Electronics and Industrial & Specialty, each headed by a segment president. Has board members and directors overseeing the company.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Solutions: Provides materials and processes for manufacturing PCBs. No concrete market share data readily available; operates in a competitive market with players like DuPont and Atotech (now part of MKS Instruments).
- Plating on Plastics (POP) Solutions: Offers technologies for plating plastic parts, often used in automotive and consumer electronics. Market share data is not publicly specified. Competitors include Dow and BASF.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The specialty chemicals industry is driven by innovation, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. Growth is tied to trends in electronics, automotive, and industrial manufacturing.
Positioning
Element Solutions is a major player with a global presence, known for its technical expertise and solutions-oriented approach. It competes on innovation, product quality, and customer service.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global specialty chemicals market is estimated to be hundreds of billions of dollars. Element Solutions is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its specialized products and solutions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong technical expertise
- Global presence
- Diversified product portfolio
- Innovation capabilities
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical industries
- Dependence on raw material prices
- Integration risks from acquisitions
- Debt load
Opportunities
- Growth in emerging markets
- Adoption of sustainable solutions
- Strategic acquisitions
- Increasing demand for electronics
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Regulatory changes
- Competition from larger players
- Raw material price volatility
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- DOW
- BASF
- MKS
Competitive Landscape
Element Solutions competes based on technology, innovation, and customer service. It faces competition from larger, more diversified companies with greater resources.
Major Acquisitions
CCMidland
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 235
- Strategic Rationale: Expansion of capabilities in electrodeposition technologies for electronics applications.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Element Solutions' growth has been driven by organic expansion and acquisitions, particularly in its core markets.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates would provide insights into future revenue, earnings, and growth rates.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in R&D, expansion into new markets, and strategic acquisitions.
Summary
Element Solutions is a specialty chemicals company with strengths in technology and global reach, though it is exposed to cyclical industries and raw material price volatility. They are investing in R&D for future growth. Competition from larger players and regulations are major concerns. Recent acquisitions have strategically strengthened their electronics business.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
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- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
- Publicly available information
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market conditions can change.
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 Element Solutions Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2013-10-22 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Benjamin Gliklich | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 5300 | Website https://elementsolutionsinc.com |
Full time employees 5300 | Website https://elementsolutionsinc.com | ||
Element Solutions Inc operates as a specialty chemicals company in the United States, China, and internationally. It operates in two segments: Electronics and Industrial & Specialty. The Electronics segment provides assembly solutions, including surface mount technologies, fluxes, thermal management materials, coatings, and other attachment materials; circuitry solutions, such as circuit board metallization, circuit formation products, electronic materials, surface finishes, and film and smart surface solutions; and semiconductor solutions, which includes semiconductor assembly and wafer level packaging materials. This segment serves the mobile communications, computers, automobiles, and aerospace equipment industries. The Industrial & Specialty segment offers industrial solutions, including electroless nickel, plating products, pre-treatment and cleaning solutions, functional conversion coatings, wastewater solutions, and water treatment; graphics solutions, such as solid sheet printing elements and liquid imaging products; and energy solutions, which includes offshore fluids. This segment serves the aerospace, automotive, construction, consumer electronics, consumer packaged goods, and oil and gas production end markets. The company was formerly known as Platform Specialty Products Corporation and changed its name to Element Solutions Inc in January 2019. Element Solutions Inc was founded in 1785 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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