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Ingevity Corp (NGVT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: NGVT (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
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $65.25
1 Year Target Price $65.25
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -37.13% | Avg. Invested days 29 | 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 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.05B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 65.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 65.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 1.45 | 52 Weeks Range 28.49 - 60.77 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 28.49 - 60.77 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -5.95 |
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 - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -16.35% | Operating Margin (TTM) 23.53% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 8.9% | Return on Equity (TTM) -106.83% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 9.97 | Enterprise Value 3350922519 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.55 |
Enterprise Value 3350922519 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.55 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.53 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 43.19 | Shares Outstanding 36466300 | Shares Floating 36188412 |
Shares Outstanding 36466300 | Shares Floating 36188412 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.21 | Percent Institutions 103.72 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Ingevity Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
Ingevity Corp. was formed in 2016 as a spin-off from WestRock. It focuses on performance chemicals and materials, building on a long history within WestRock's chemical division.
Core Business Areas
- Performance Chemicals: Provides specialty chemicals derived from wood and other sustainable sources used in applications like paving, oilfield, printing inks, and agrochemicals.
- Advanced Polymer Technologies: Produces engineered polymers and high-performance carbon materials used in automotive, industrial, and electronics applications.
Leadership and Structure
John Fortson serves as the President and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with executive leadership overseeing various business segments and functions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Pavement Technologies: Includes products like asphalt emulsifiers and modifiers used to improve road performance. Ingevity has a significant market share in the US paving market. Competitors include Kraton Corporation, Arkema Group.
- Oilfield Technologies: Provides specialty chemicals for drilling, cementing, and production operations. Competitors include Halliburton, Schlumberger and Baker Hughes.
- Automotive Carbon: Activated carbon products used in automotive evaporative emissions control systems. Ingevity is a major supplier to the automotive industry, with key competitors including Cabot Corporation and Kuraray.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The specialty chemicals industry is characterized by innovation, customization, and a focus on specific applications. It is influenced by economic cycles, environmental regulations, and technological advancements.
Positioning
Ingevity Corp. holds a strong position in niche markets with its specialty chemical and carbon solutions. Its focus on sustainable materials gives it a competitive edge.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for Ingevity's key markets is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Ingevity is positioned to capture a share of this TAM through innovation and market leadership. Market estimates vary by specific product line.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong market positions in niche segments
- Focus on sustainable and bio-based materials
- Established relationships with key customers
- Innovation capabilities
Weaknesses
- Sensitivity to raw material prices
- Dependence on cyclical industries
- Limited product diversification compared to larger chemical companies
- Geographic concentration
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of new applications for existing products
- Acquisitions of complementary businesses
- Increasing demand for sustainable materials
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Fluctuations in raw material costs
- Increased competition
- Changing environmental regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CAB
- KR
- ARKAY
Competitive Landscape
Ingevity's competitive advantage lies in its focus on sustainable materials and its strong positions in niche markets. Cabot Corporation and Kraton are major competitors in activated carbon and polymers, respectively. ARKAY is smaller and more regional.
Major Acquisitions
Perstorp Capa
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 675
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Ingevity's portfolio into biodegradable polymers for films, adhesives, and coatings.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Ingevity has experienced solid growth in revenue and earnings over the past few years, driven by strong demand in its key markets.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for Ingevity, driven by increasing demand for its sustainable and specialty chemical solutions.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include investments in R&D and capacity expansions to support future growth.
Summary
Ingevity Corp. is a well-positioned specialty chemical company with a focus on sustainable materials. The company demonstrates consistent growth and shareholder returns. Key strengths include strong market positions and innovation. They should watch for fluctuations in raw material costs and increased competition.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Investor Presentations
- Analyst Reports
- Company Website
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only 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 Ingevity Corp
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters North Charleston, SC, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2016-05-02 | President, CEO & Director Mr. David H. Li | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 1600 | Website https://www.ingevity.com |
Full time employees 1600 | Website https://www.ingevity.com | ||
Ingevity Corporation manufactures and sells activated carbon products, derivative specialty chemicals, and engineered polymers in North America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and South America. It operates through three segments: Performance Materials, Performance Chemicals, and Advanced Polymer Technologies. The Performance Materials segment engineers, manufactures, and sells hardwood-based and chemically activated carbon products for use in gasoline vapor emission control systems in cars, trucks, motorcycles, and boats. This segment also produces other activated carbon products for food, water, beverage, and chemical purification applications. The Performance Chemicals segment consists of road technologies and industrial specialties. This segment's products are used in pavement construction, pavement preservation, pavement reconstruction and recycling, road markings, agrochemical dispersants, lubricants, certain adhesives, rubber, and other industrial uses. The Advanced Polymer Technologies segment produces caprolactone and caprolactone-based specialty polymers for use in coatings, resins, elastomers, adhesives, bioplastics, and medical devices. It serves automotive parts manufacturers through sales representatives, third-party sales representatives, and distributors. The company was formerly known as WestRock Company, Specialty Chemicals Business and changed its name to Ingevity Corporation in September 2015. Ingevity Corporation was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina.
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