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Huntsman Corporation (HUN)

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$10.89
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Upturn Advisory Summary

08/28/2025: HUN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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15 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $11.23

1 Year Target Price $11.23

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$11.23 Target price
52w Low $8.91
Current$10.89
52w High $23.91

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -11.72%
Avg. Invested days 32
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.91B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 11.23
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 11.23
Volume (30-day avg) 15
Beta 0.71
52 Weeks Range 8.91 - 23.91
Updated Date 08/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 8.91 - 23.91
Updated Date 08/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 9.10%
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.77

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-07-31
When -
Estimate -0.12
Actual -0.2

Profitability

Profit Margin -5.75%
Operating Margin (TTM) 0.62%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.54%
Return on Equity (TTM) -7.79%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 17.48
Enterprise Value 3929160597
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.33
Enterprise Value 3929160597
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.33
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.67
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.98
Shares Outstanding 173752000
Shares Floating 154557724
Shares Outstanding 173752000
Shares Floating 154557724
Percent Insiders 5.59
Percent Institutions 93.1

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Huntsman Corporation

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Huntsman Corporation was founded in 1970 by Jon Huntsman as a packaging company. It has since evolved into a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemical products.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Polyurethanes: Produces MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) and polyols, key components in polyurethane products used in insulation, automotive, and footwear.
  • Performance Products: Offers amines, surfactants, and maleic anhydrides used in detergents, coatings, and oilfield chemicals.
  • Advanced Materials: Develops and manufactures epoxy, acrylic and polyurethane-based polymer products, and carbon nanotubes.
  • Textile Effects: Supplies dyes and chemicals that improve the performance of textiles.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Peter Huntsman is the Chairman, President and CEO. The company is structured into four main divisions with a corporate headquarters overseeing overall strategy and operations.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • MDI (Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate): A core product used in polyurethane foams and elastomers. Huntsman is a major global producer. Market share varies regionally but estimates indicate between 10-15% globally. Competitors: BASF, Covestro, Wanhua Chemical.
  • Textile Dyes and Chemicals: A range of dyes and chemicals enhancing textile performance. Market share is subject to textile industry fluctuations and estimates indicate between 5-10% globally. Competitors: Archroma, DyStar, Rudolf Group.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The chemical industry is cyclical and influenced by global economic conditions, raw material prices, and environmental regulations. Demand is driven by various end markets including construction, automotive, and consumer goods.

Positioning

Huntsman is a global player with a diversified product portfolio. Its strengths lie in its established market presence, technological expertise, and cost-competitive operations.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global chemicals market is estimated to be worth trillions of dollars. Huntsman's TAM within its specific segments is in the tens of billions. Huntsman is positioned to capture a share of these large markets through its diverse product offerings and global reach.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Diversified Product Portfolio
  • Global Presence
  • Strong Technological Capabilities
  • Integrated Operations

Weaknesses

  • Sensitivity to Cyclical Industries
  • Exposure to Raw Material Price Volatility
  • High Debt Levels
  • Environmental Liabilities

Opportunities

  • Growing Demand in Emerging Markets
  • Innovation in Sustainable Chemicals
  • Acquisitions to Expand Product Portfolio
  • Increasing Use of Polyurethanes in Construction

Threats

  • Economic Downturns
  • Increasing Environmental Regulations
  • Competition from Low-Cost Producers
  • Raw Material Price Fluctuations

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • BASF (BASF.DE)
  • Covestro (1COV.DE)
  • Wanhua Chemical (600309.SS)
  • Dow (DOW)

Competitive Landscape

Huntsman competes with large, diversified chemical companies. Its competitive advantages include its differentiated products, global presence, and strong customer relationships. However, it faces challenges from low-cost producers and fluctuating raw material prices.

Major Acquisitions

Gabriel Performance Products

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 250
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded its specialty chemicals portfolio and presence in the coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE) markets.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

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Summary

Huntsman Corporation is a global chemical manufacturer with a diversified portfolio and established market presence. While it faces challenges related to economic cycles and raw material prices, its strengths in technology and global reach position it for future growth. The company's strategic initiatives and focus on high-growth markets should enhance its long-term prospects. However, high debt levels need to be addressed. Maintaining a strong balance sheet is key to continued success.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • Industry Reports
  • Analyst Estimates

Disclaimers:

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About Huntsman Corporation

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters The Woodlands, TX, United States
IPO Launch date 2005-02-11
Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Peter R. Huntsman
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Chemicals
Full time employees 6300
Full time employees 6300

Huntsman Corporation manufactures and sells diversified organic chemical products worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Polyurethanes, Performance Products, and Advanced Materials. The Polyurethanes segment offers polyurethane chemicals, including methyl diphenyl diisocyanate, polyether and polyester polyols, and thermoplastic polyurethane; and aniline, benzene, nitrobenzene and other co-products. The Performance Products segment manufactures amines, such as polyetheramines, ethyleneamines, DGA Agent, JEFFCAT catalysts, and E-GRADE specialty amines and carbonates; and maleic anhydrides. The Advanced Materials segment offers epoxy, phenoxy, acrylic, polyurethane, and acrylonitrile-butadiene-based polymer formulations; and thermoset resins, curing and toughening agents, and carbon nanomaterials. The company provides pre-and post-sales technical service support to customers. Its products are used in a range of applications, including adhesives, aerospace, automotive, construction products, durable and non-durable consumer products, electronics, insulation, packaging, coatings and construction, power generation, and refining, as well as serves the elastomers, insulation, footwear, furniture, industrial, oil and gas, liquid natural gas transport, printed circuit boards, consumer, appliances, electrical power transmission and distribution, recreational sports equipment, and medical appliances markets. It sells its products through a network of distributors and agents. Huntsman Corporation was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.