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FutureFuel Corp (FF)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/17/2025: FF (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
0 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -48.25% | Avg. Invested days 23 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/17/2025 |
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 2005. It evolved from a specialty chemical business focused on custom manufacturing and biodiesel production.
Core Business Areas
- Specialty Chemicals: Produces specialty chemicals for various applications, including agrochemicals, oil and gas, and other industrial uses.
- Biofuels: Manufactures biodiesel from various feedstocks.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team is headed by the CEO. The organizational structure is typical of a publicly traded company, with departments covering manufacturing, sales, finance, and R&D.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Custom Chemical Manufacturing: Provides custom chemical manufacturing services to various industries. Competitors include Lonza and Albemarle. Market share information is difficult to determine as it is fragmented across specific customer contracts.
- Biodiesel: Produces biodiesel. Competitors include Renewable Energy Group (acquired by Chevron) and Darling Ingredients. Market share information is not publicly available due to the commodity nature of the market.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The specialty chemical industry is characterized by high barriers to entry due to regulatory requirements and specialized manufacturing processes. The biodiesel market is driven by government mandates and incentives.
Positioning
FutureFuel Corp. focuses on niche markets within the specialty chemical and biodiesel industries, differentiating itself through custom manufacturing and specialized products.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
TAM for specialty chemicals is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions globally. FutureFuel Corp.'s position is in specific niches, making its accessible TAM a smaller portion of the overall market. The biodiesel TAM fluctuates with government mandates and energy prices.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Specialized manufacturing capabilities
- Custom chemical expertise
- Established customer relationships
Weaknesses
- Reliance on a limited number of key customers
- Vulnerability to feedstock price fluctuations
- Limited scale compared to larger competitors
Opportunities
- Expanding into new specialty chemical markets
- Capitalizing on government incentives for renewable fuels
- Acquiring complementary businesses
Threats
- Increased competition from larger chemical companies
- Changes in government regulations affecting biodiesel production
- Economic downturn impacting demand for specialty chemicals
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ALB
- OLN
- ADM
Competitive Landscape
FutureFuel Corp. competes in niche markets within the specialty chemical and biodiesel industries. It faces competition from larger, more diversified companies with greater resources. Its advantages lie in its specialized manufacturing capabilities and custom chemical expertise.
Major Acquisitions
American Fuel & Power
- Year: 2013
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 19.5
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded FutureFuel Corp's biodiesel production capacity.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
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Summary
FutureFuel Corp is a specialty chemical and biofuel producer operating in competitive markets. The company's strength lies in its custom manufacturing capabilities, while weaknesses stem from reliance on key customers and feedstock price volatility. Future growth depends on successful expansion into new markets and effective management of regulatory and economic challenges. Recent acquisitions aimed at expanding capacity may play a key role in the companies future performance.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company reports
- SEC filings
- Analyst reports
- Industry publications
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.
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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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