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FutureFuel Corp (FF)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: FF (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
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 -50.92% | Avg. Invested days 25 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 173.02M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 14 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 14 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.75 | 52 Weeks Range 3.71 - 6.13 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.71 - 6.13 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 6.08% | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.15 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -3.19% | Operating Margin (TTM) -107.41% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -3.09% | Return on Equity (TTM) -3.29% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 39717809 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.85 |
Enterprise Value 39717809 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.85 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.2 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.41 | Shares Outstanding 43803200 | Shares Floating 43090126 |
Shares Outstanding 43803200 | Shares Floating 43090126 | ||
Percent Insiders 43.2 | Percent Institutions 45.84 |
Upturn AI SWOT
FutureFuel Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
FutureFuel Corp. was founded in 2006. It evolved from a chemical manufacturing business acquired from Eastman Chemical and focuses on custom and toll manufacturing, biofuels, and specialty chemicals.
Core Business Areas
- Custom Manufacturing: Production of specialty chemicals and performance materials for other companies under contract manufacturing agreements.
- Biofuels: Production of biodiesel from multiple feedstocks. This includes the refining and sale of biodiesel.
- Specialty Chemicals: Manufacture and sale of chemical products, including biocides, and anti-oxidants, to various industrial customers.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of experienced executives in the chemical and energy industries. The organizational structure includes departments for manufacturing, sales, research and development, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Biodiesel: FutureFuel produces and sells biodiesel. While exact market share data is difficult to pinpoint, they compete in the broader biofuels market. Competitors include Renewable Energy Group (REGI, acquired by Chevron), Darling Ingredients (DAR), and other independent biofuel producers. Revenue contribution depends on biofuel market prices and production volumes.
- Custom Chemicals: FutureFuel manufactures specialty chemicals for other companies under contract. Market share depends on the specific chemical and client. Competitors depend on the individual custom manufactured product.
- Biocides: FutureFuel manufacturers and sells chemicals that help prevent and control microorganisms. Competitors are Vink Chemicals, Thor Specialties, and LANXESS.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The chemical and biofuels industries are subject to regulatory changes, commodity price fluctuations, and technological advancements. The biofuels market is driven by mandates for renewable fuels. Specialty chemicals are driven by innovation.
Positioning
FutureFuel Corp. positions itself as a diversified chemical and biofuel producer with a focus on custom manufacturing and niche chemical products. Its competitive advantage lies in its manufacturing expertise and diversified revenue streams.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market is hard to quantify due to the different industries (biofuels and chemicals). The global biofuels market is projected to reach hundreds of billions USD by 2030. The specialty chemicals market is even larger. FutureFuel holds a small, but significant position.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified revenue streams (biofuels, custom chemicals)
- Experienced management team
- Established manufacturing infrastructure
- Strong relationships with key customers
Weaknesses
- Exposure to commodity price volatility (biofuels)
- Dependence on regulatory mandates (biofuels)
- Limited brand recognition
- Small market capitalization
Opportunities
- Expansion into new chemical markets
- Increased demand for renewable fuels
- Strategic acquisitions of complementary businesses
- Government incentives for biofuels production
Threats
- Decreasing commodity price (biodiesel)
- Stringent regulatory changes that affect the industry
- Increased competition from larger chemical companies
- Technological advancements in alternative fuels
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- DAR
- ADM
- REGI
Competitive Landscape
FutureFuel faces competition from larger, more diversified chemical companies and biofuel producers. Its competitive advantage lies in its niche products and custom manufacturing capabilities. They have a good competitive advantage in the custom manufacturing business but have some downside pressures from commodity price volatility of biodiesel.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Analyze historical revenue and profit growth rates. Should be extracted from previous financial reports.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates for FutureFuel's future revenue and earnings growth. Found on financial websites.
Recent Initiatives: Review recent company press releases and investor presentations for strategic initiatives, expansion plans, or new product launches.
Summary
FutureFuel Corp. is a diversified chemical and biofuel company with both strengths and weaknesses. Its diversified revenue streams and custom manufacturing capabilities contribute to its stability. However, it is exposed to commodity price volatility, especially in the biodiesel market. FutureFuel should continue to invest in strategic initiatives to expand into new markets and diversify its portfolio for stronger long-term growth.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Company Website
- Yahoo Finance
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to 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 FutureFuel Corp
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Saint Louis, MO, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1986-05-09 | CEO - | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 537 | |
Full time employees 537 | |||
FutureFuel Corp., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells diversified chemical, bio-based fuel, and bio-based specialty chemical products in the United States. It operates through two segments: Chemicals and Biofuels. The Chemicals segment provides various custom chemicals that are used in the coatings, chemical intermediates, industrial and consumer cleaning, oil and gas, and specialty polymers industries; and performance chemicals, such as polymer modifiers, glycerin products, consumer cleaning products, surfactants, and several small-volume specialty chemicals and solvents for diverse applications. The Biofuels segment is involved in the production and sale of biodiesel and petrodiesel blends; and markets its biodiesel products directly to customers through trucks, barges, and rail cars. FutureFuel Corp. is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.
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