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FutureFuel Corp (FF)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/15/2025: 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 -51.17% | 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 09/15/2025 |
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. Initially spun off from Eastman Chemical Company, it has evolved into a specialty chemical company focused on biofuels, specialty chemicals, and custom manufacturing.
Core Business Areas
- Specialty Chemicals: This segment manufactures a variety of specialty chemicals, including performance chemicals and intermediates.
- Biofuels: This segment produces biodiesel from various feedstocks.
- Custom Manufacturing: Provides custom chemical manufacturing services to other companies.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team is composed of executives with experience in the chemical and energy industries. The organizational structure is typical of a mid-sized manufacturing company.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Biodiesel: FutureFuel produces biodiesel, competing with Renewable Energy Group (REG), Neste, and others. Market share varies and depends on feedstock prices and government incentives. Revenue generated is not publicly broken out.Competitors: Renewable Energy Group (REG), Neste
- Performance Chemicals: These include polymer modifiers and other specialty additives for various industries. Specific market share data isn't readily available, but they compete with large chemical companies.Competitors: Evonik, BASF
- Custom Manufacturing: Provides tailored chemical manufacturing for specific customers, market share is also not publicly broken out. Competitors are other contract manufacturing organizations(CMOs) such as Lonza.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The specialty chemicals industry is characterized by innovation and customized solutions. The biofuels market is influenced by government mandates and environmental concerns.
Positioning
FutureFuel Corp. is positioned as a niche player in both the specialty chemical and biofuels markets, focusing on specific customer needs and leveraging its custom manufacturing capabilities. Its competitive advantage comes from its specific process technologies and agility.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for specialty chemicals and biofuels is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of USD annually. FutureFuel Corp. aims to capture a portion of this market through its targeted offerings.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Custom manufacturing capabilities
- Specialized chemical expertise
- Agile and responsive to customer needs
- Biodiesel production capacity
Weaknesses
- Smaller scale compared to major chemical companies
- Reliance on government incentives for biofuels
- Sensitivity to feedstock price volatility
- Limited brand recognition
Opportunities
- Growing demand for sustainable chemicals
- Expansion of biodiesel mandates
- Strategic acquisitions to expand product portfolio
- Increased focus on custom manufacturing
Threats
- Fluctuations in feedstock prices
- Changes in government regulations
- Competition from larger chemical companies
- Economic downturn affecting demand for chemicals
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- REG
- Neste
- BASF
- EVK
Competitive Landscape
FutureFuel competes with larger and more diversified chemical companies. Its advantage lies in its agility and specialized manufacturing capabilities, but it faces challenges in terms of scale and brand recognition.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: No data available. Data on historic growth trends over the past years needs to be added.
Future Projections: No data available.
Recent Initiatives: No data available.
Summary
FutureFuel Corp. is a niche player in the specialty chemical and biofuels market. Its strength lies in custom manufacturing and specialized chemical expertise. However, it faces challenges due to its smaller scale, reliance on government incentives, and feedstock price volatility. Strategic acquisitions and a focus on sustainable chemicals could enhance its growth trajectory.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market data is subject to change.
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Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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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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