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FutureFuel Corp (FF)

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$4.17
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Profit since last BUY-0.95%
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07/03/2025: FF (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Analysis of Past Performance

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Historic Profit -46.97%
Avg. Invested days 21
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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

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Report Date -
When -
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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

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FutureFuel Corp

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Company Overview

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FutureFuel Corp. was founded in 2005. It evolved from a specialty chemical business focused on custom manufacturing and biodiesel production.

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  • Specialty Chemicals: Produces specialty chemicals for various applications, including agrochemicals, oil and gas, and other industrial uses.
  • Biofuels: Manufactures biodiesel from various feedstocks.

leadership logo 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

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  • 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

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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

competitor logo 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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  • Industry publications

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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.